14 Big Ten football players poised to break out in the fall

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Michigan defensive back Ambry Thomas, right, intercepts a pass from Rutgers quarterback Artur Sitkowski which was intended for wide receiver Bo Melton, left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Piscataway, N.J. Thomas' career highlight is returning a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown against Notre Dame. Now, in 2019, he gets his opportunity at corner, where he was a four-star recruit and one of the nation’s top prospects in 2016. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Northwestern's Cameron Ruiz (18) defends Michigan State's Cam Chambers (21) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, in East Lansing, Mich. Ruiz is ready to take a leadership role in 2019. He got a good amount of experience because of injuries in the secondary and made 26 tackles, broke up four passes, forced a fumble and recovered one. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2017, file photo, Purdue quarterback Elijah Sindelar (2) throws against Arizona during the first half of the Foster Farms Bowl NCAA college football game in Santa Clara, Calif. In 2018, Sindelar won the starting job in preseason camp but kept it for only two games because of knee tendinitis and an injured oblique muscle. He didn’t take another snap the rest of the season. With sensational receiver Rondale Moore, Sindelar could be primed for a big 2019 season. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Maryland running back Anthony McFarland (5) is tackled by Iowa defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Iowa City, Iowa. McFarland started only five games as a freshman, yet still managed to top the 1,000-yard mark. He raised eyebrows around the Big Ten after running for 298 yards against Ohio State. Now he’s poised to become one of the league’s dominant backs. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)