The 2024 NFL Draft is now just over a week away, as the teams and players make final preparations before the marathon begins.
The draft will be a quiet one for Wisconsin Badgers fans. The program did not send a bonafide first-round talent, or even third-round talent, to the professional ranks this season. There are plenty of quality players, though none of the caliber of Jonathan Taylor, Leo Chenal, Ryan Ramczyk or T.J. Watt.
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That doesn’t always matter for Wisconsin products. Just recently undrafted linebackers T.J. Edwards and Jack Sanborn have shown real staying power, while quarterback Russell Wilson, linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel and running back James White were severely underdrafted. Graduates of the program seem to always make an impact at the NFL level, regardless of their draft position.
The Athletic’s Dane Brugler recently put together a fresh 7-round mock draft as we approach one week until the event begins. Here is where every former Wisconsin Badger was selected:
RB Braelon Allen
Oct 7, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) rushes for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Projection: Las Vegas Raiders — Round 4, No. 112 overall
Pre-Draft Ranking: No. 6 running back, No. 97 overall
iOL Tanor Bortolini
Mar 3, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Wisconsin offensive lineman Tanor Bortolini (OL09) during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Projection: Indianapolis Colts — Round 4, No. 117 overall
Pre-Draft Ranking: No. 4 center
RB Isaac Guerendo (via Louisville)
Nov 25, 2023; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals running back Isaac Guerendo (23) runs the ball against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Kentucky defeated Louisville 38-31. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
Projection: Jacksonville Jaguars — Round 5, No. 153 overall
Pre-Draft Ranking: No. 12 running back
Other Prospects to Watch
Nov 12, 2022; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Maema Njongmeta (55) sacks Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) during the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
LS Peter Bowden (No. 1 long snapper)
ILB Maema Njongmeta (No. 26 linebacker)
G Michael Furtney (No. 43 guard)
OLB C.J. Goetz (No. 46 linebacker)
CB Jason Maitre (No. 128 cornerback)
QB Tanner Mordecai (No. 25 quarterback)
TE Hayden Rucci (No. 64 tight end)
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Publish date : 2024-04-17 03:00:00
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