Everyone recognizes the big names in the B1G entering 2014, like Braxton Miller, Melvin Gordon and Devin Funchess, and for good reason. They are the most talented players in the conference and play on the best teams. They certainly deserve every bit of attention they get. However, this conference is much deeper than just the big names. There are plenty of other very talented players who either haven't had the opportunity yet to make a big impact, or they play for some of the less-followed teams.

Here is a look at ten players who are ready to join the big names in 2014.

1. Kenny Bell (WR, Nebraska)

Kenny Bell is well-known to all Nebraska fans, as he has been their best receiver for the past three seasons, but he is still unknown to many. Bell plays bigger than his 6’1” size, and has more than enough speed to be effective after the catch. He has been incredibly reliable for the Cornhuskers, which will be a nececssity in 2014, as Tommy Armstrong enters his first full season starting under center.

2. Corey Clement (RB, Wisconsin)

Now that James White has moved on, it’s time for Melvin Gordon and Clement to shine. The hype surrounding Gordon is so high right now, that many seem to have forgotten how talented Clement is.

Clement had a very good freshman season in limited opportunities, averaging over eight yards per carry, and was able to score seven touchdowns. Look for him to have a similar impact that Gordon had in 2013.

3. Kevonte Martin-Manley (WR, Iowa)

Similar to Bell, Kevonte Martin-Manley has been solid for Iowa over the past few seasons, but is often overlooked because of bigger names within the conference. He doesn’t put up huge numbers, due to Iowa’s conservative offense, but he can make plays. Last season, he returned back-to-back punts for touchdowns against Western Michigan.

4. Jesse James (TE, Penn State)

With Devin Funchess also in the conference, James tends to be overlooked. He isn’t the superior athlete that many look for out of tight ends in recent years, like Vernon Davis or Eric Ebron, but James is a solid in-line blocker with the potential to catch passes and turn upfield.

With Allen Robinson moving on to the NFL, Hackenburg will need a new target, and James will be a great safety net for him in 2014, so he will see plenty of opportunities to make plays.

5. Wes Lunt (QB, Illinois)

Lunt transferred from Oklahoma State after losing out in positional battles to Clint Chelf and J.W. Walsh. He hasn’t won the starting job yet, but reports show that coach Tim Beckman is high on him.

Lunt has a quick trigger, which with teams like Ohio State and Michigan State in the conference, will be a necessity to survive. Illinois starts its season against Youngstown State and Western Kentucky, so he’ll have opportunities to get in a rhythm before the Illini get into the bulk of their B1G schedule.

6. Leonte Carroo (WR, Rutgers)

With Brandon Coleman moving on, Carroo has the opportunity to post some big numbers in 2014. Though he only caught 28 passes in 2013, he found the endzone nine times.

Carroo, a former 4-star prospect coming out of high school, is a burner, with decent size (6’0”, 200). That combination will make him tough to cover.

Now, we can only hope that Gary Nova improved his accuracy over the offseason to get Carroo the ball…

7. Derrick Green (RB, Michigan)

Green was a top-10 recruit in the 2013 class, so he may not be the most underrated player in the conference, but he has a great opportunity to break out for the Wolverines, who were up and down last season.

With Fitzgerald Toussaint graduating, and no security in who the starting quarterback will be, Green will be relied on heavily. He has the perfect body to battle through the physicality of B1G football (5’11”, 240), so he will be the focal point of Michigan’s offense entering the season, while either Devin Gardner, or potentially Shane Morris, find a rhythm with the offense.

8. Yannick Cudjoe-Virgil (LB, Maryland)

Cudjoe-Virgil played well in limited opportunities last season, totaling 18 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and three sacks, as well as an interception. Now, stepping into a full-time role in the Terrapins defense, where opposing offenses will focus on Andre Monroe and Cole Farrand instead, YCV will be given plenty of lanes to get into the backfield and disrupt opposing passing attacks.

9. Chi Chi Ariguzo (LB, Northwestern)

Ariguzo had a very productive 2013, with 102 total tackles and six tackles for a loss. Entering 2014, he has an opportunity to be even better, with the Wildcats returning their three of their starting defensive lineman from last season, as well as their entire secondary. Ariguzo will get a lot of attention from offensive linemen, but with the experience up-front, the coaches will find ways to help get Ariguzo in position to make plays on the ball.

10. Tevin Coleman (RB, Indiana)

Coleman had a very good season, rushing for 958 yards and 12 touchdowns, but also had injury issues, missing three games, and was overshadowed by bigger names on more popular teams. Coleman, now healthy, has an opportunity to put up big numbers, as the Hoosiers return all five starting offensive linemen from last season, and will play a huge role in setting up the passing attack, which lost Ted Bolser and Cody Latimer to the NFL.