Michigan State Football: Top 10 All-Big Ten candidates for 2018

EAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 04: Juwan Johnson #84 of the Penn State Nittany Lions can't make a second half catch next to Justin Layne #2 of the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium on November 4, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State won the game 27-24.(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

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EAST LANSING, MI – NOVEMBER 19: J.T. Barrett #16 of the Ohio State Buckeye drops back to pass as Raequan Williams #99 of the Michigan State Spartans gives chase during the second quarter of the game at Spartan Stadium on November 19, 2016 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /

Another reigning honorable mention All-Big Ten selection, Raequan Williams had a career year as a sophomore. Although his numbers weren’t, by many means, eye-popping, he put together a strong season for Michigan State, leading the defensive line. He had 31 total tackles, six tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks.

Williams became a force on the interior defensive line and a role model for his peers. It’s hard to picture an All-Big Ten team without him on it as he’s only going to improve from his sophomore to his junior season.

The 2018 season could see him break five sacks, 10 tackles for loss and 40-50 total tackles. He is going to be a problem for opponents all season long and I don’t think we’ve seen him truly scratch the surface of his potential just yet.

If you’re wondering why he’s labeled “8B”, it’s because there were two guys deserving of this spot, both on the defensive line, but neither one stood above the other. Williams has the potential to be a star at the next level as well with his strength, aggressiveness and 6-4, 295-pound frame.

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