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Nebraska Football: Two Huskers Headline All-Big Ten Offense Picks

By Brandon Cavanaugh

Nov 19, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Maryland Terrapins in the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Maryland Terrapins in the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nebraska football found itself represented by two of its best and brightest once the offensive All-Big Ten picks were made available on Wednesday.

Wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp and offensive tackle Nick Gates were both singled out for their performance during the 2016 season. The wide receiver was selected as a third team coaches’ choice while Gates was a third team selection by Big Ten media.

Starting every regular season games this year, Gates helped the Husker offensive line become one of the nation’s best at keeping their quarterback on his feet. Gates and company allowed just 11 sacks out of 12 games played which ranks first in the Big Ten conference. He also earned Pro Football Focus’ title of “best run blocker” following Nebraska’s 43-10 win over Fresno State.

Despite missing three games due to injury, Westerkamp led the Nebraska football team in receptions (38), receiving yardage (526) and touchdown catches (5).

Both go into the bowl season ready to improve on their years as Gates should be close to (if not) 100 percent. Westerkamp currently sits at second on the Husker career receptions list and is only six yards from moving into second on the Nebraska football career receiving yardage list.

He’s also made a catch in 36 straight games, just one shy of the school record for such a feat. Look for at least one final WesterKatch in the upcoming bowl game.

Three other members of the Big Red earned honorable mention including quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr., tight end Cethan Carter and running back Terrell Newby.

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Armstrong has thrown for 2,180 yards and 14 touchdowns so far this season, while also using his feet to rack up 512 yards on the ground and eight rushing touchdowns.

Newby played inspired football for Nebraska as he was called upon to lead the charge during much of conference play.  He completed the regular season with 864 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns, also snagging 16 passes out of the backfield.

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