Ohio State junior linebacker Malik Harrison (39) and redshirt junior defensive lineman Dre’mont Jones (86) celebrate after Jones recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the game against Michigan State on Nov. 10. Ohio State won 26-6. Credit: Casey Cascaldo | Photo Editor
The Big Ten announced Tuesday Ohio State redshirt junior defensive tackle Dre’Mont Jones was named as a member of the first-team All Big Ten defensive team. Junior safety Jordan Fuller and sophomore defensive end Chase Young were also each named to the second-team All Big Ten defensive team.
This season, Jones leads Ohio State with 12 tackles for loss with 7.5 sacks. The redshirt junior defensive tackle also has one forced fumble, five quarterback hits and one interception. Jones was named as a third-team All Big Ten member after the 2017 season.
Fuller, named as a third-team All Big Ten member in 2017, is second on the Ohio State defense with 63 tackles, recording one interception with four broken-up passes. He also has 1.5 tackles for loss and one fumble recovery.
Earning his first postseason award, Young is second on Ohio State in tackles for loss (11.5) and sacks (6.5).
The Big Ten will announce its offensive awards on Nov. 28.
