Michigan football's Josh Ross and Cam McGrone proclaimed to the media that they believe they have the potential to mature into the best linebacker corps in the nation.
But a case can be made that there are better units in the Big Ten.
While Ross and McGrone are indeed a good tandem, the defenses at Ohio State and Northwestern are populated with a slew of versatile, experienced defenders at the second level.
The Wildcats’ Paddy Fisher is a difference-maker. So too are the Buckeyes’ Pete Werner and Tuf Borland.
Below the Free Press ranks the best linebacker groups in the conference: