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Big Ten Football: Ranking the 30 best players of all time

By Quinn Douglas

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 02: The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after their 27-21 win over the Wisconsin Badgers during the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 02: The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after their 27-21 win over the Wisconsin Badgers during the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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Chris Spielman Career Statistics, 1984-1987

  • Games Played: 36
  • Interceptions: 11
  • Notables: 1987 Lombardi Award, 1987 Chic Harley Award, 1986 & 1987 Consensus First Team All-American.

Not many linebackers embody toughness, power and grit like former Ohio State linebacker Chris Spielman. Spielman was one of the best defensive players in Ohio State history and was the anchor of coach Earl Bruce’s defense throughout the mid-80’s. He finished his Buckeye career with 36 games played and 11 interceptions.

Throughout his career in the scarlet and gray, Spielman reaped in many awards and accolades, being one of the best linebackers in college football. He was a two-time consensus First Team All-American, a winner of the Chic Harley and Lombardi Awards in his senior season, and left Ohio State as the school’s all-time leading tackler. Spielman was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 1988 NFL Draft.

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