Three Nebraska football players earned recognition on the All-Big Ten defensive team Tuesday.

Junior edge rusher Garrett Nelson was a second-team All-Big Ten pick by the conference coaches and the media. Junior linebacker Luke Reimer received honorable-mention accolades on both teams, while junior cornerback Quinton Newsome was an honorable-mention pick by the coaches.

The full list of individual, defensive, and special teams honorees can be found here. Conference offensive teams will be announced Wednesday.

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