Penn State's Rimington Trophy winner A.Q. Shipley lasted deep into the seventh round of the NFL Draft and there were three other centers selected ahead of him.But at least Shipley got drafted. Four other First Team All-Big Ten players weren't so lucky...
Big Ten players on Rivals.com 2009 All-Undrafted Team
- Running back P.J. Hill, Wisconsin: Hill ran for 1,000 yards in each of his first three seasons, and decided to turn pro a season early. He finished his college career with 3,942 yards and 42 TDs--averages of 1,314 yards and 14 TDs per season.
- Offensive tackle Alex Boone, Ohio State: Boone was a first-team All-Big Ten selection and a four-year starter for the Buckeyes.
- Defensive end Maurice Evans, Penn State: Evans had a monster sophomore season in 2007, with 12.5 sacks and first-team All-Big Ten notice. He had off-field issues as a junior and finished with just three sacks. He decided to turn pro early anyway.
- Defensive tackle Mitch King, Iowa: King was a first-team All-Big Ten pick last season, when he had 54 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss and four sacks. For his career, he had 52.5 tackles for loss, 16 sacks and six forced fumbles.
- Cornerback Allen Langford, Wisconsin: Landford was a first-team All-Big Ten selection last season, when he had two interceptions, 47 tackles and 13 pass breakups.
- Safety Otis Wiley, Michigan State: Wiley, a first-team all-league selection, was second in the Big Ten in interceptions (four) and eighth in pass breakups (11). He also doubled as a standout punt returner.
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