Nine former Wisconsin Badgers are set to begin official preparation for the 2024 NFL season later today — Tuesday, July 16.
Those players are OG David Edwards (Buffalo Bills), ILB T.J. Edwards (Chicago Bears), ILB Jack Sanborn (Chicago Bears), ILB Leo Chenal (Kansas City Chiefs), FB Alec Ingold (Miami Dolphins), CB Jason Maitre (Miami Dolphins), TE Hayden Rucci (Miami Dolphins), OT Ryan Ramczyk (New Orleans Saints) and QB Tanner Mordecai (San Francisco 49ers).
Related: Every former Wisconsin Badger currently on an NFL roster after 2024 draft
The nine players are set to report as the Bills, Bears, Los Angeles Chargers, Chiefs, Dolphins, New York Giants, Saints and 49ers all begin their respective training camps. The rest of the NFL will follow suit in the coming days.
And so it begins: rookies for the Bills, Bears, Chargers, Chiefs, Dolphins, Giants, Saints and 49ers report today to training camp. pic.twitter.com/ZrN62ZvApd
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 16, 2024
Here is a look at the nine former Badgers entering the 2024 NFL season, including years at Wisconsin, tenure in the NFL and notes about their careers:
OG David Edwards (Buffalo Bills)
Jul 26, 2023; Rochester, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills guard David Edwards (76) practices on the field during training camp at St. John Fisher College. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Years at Wisconsin: 2015-2018
NFL Season: 6th (2nd with the Bills)
Notes: Super Bowl champion with the Los Angeles Rams in 2021. Signed with the Bills as a swing lineman before the 2023 season. Projects to start at left guard in 2024.
ILB T.J. Edwards (Chicago Bears)
Mar 16, 2023; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards speaks during a press conference at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Years at Wisconsin: 2014-2018
NFL Season: 6th (2nd with Bears)
Notes: Went from undrafted free agent to starting all 17 games for NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles in 2022, signed a 3-year, $19.5 million contract with the Chicago Bears before 2023 season.
ILB Jack Sanborn (Chicago Bears)
Oct 29, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn (57) tackles Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) during the third quarter at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports
Years at Wisconsin: 2018-2021
NFL Season: 3rd
Notes: Made Chicago Bears roster after being signed as an undrafted free agent; started six games in 2022 before injury ended his season.
LB Leo Chenal (Kansas City Chiefs)
Dec 25, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal (54) is introduced against the Las Vegas Raiders prior to a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Years at Wisconsin: 2019-2021
NFL Season: 3rd
Notes: Two-time Super Bowl Champion with Chiefs (2022, 2023). 34 games played over last two seasons with 18 starts.
FB Alec Ingold (Miami Dolphins)
Dec 17, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Miami Dolphins full back Alec Ingold (30) runs with the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the second half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Years at Wisconsin: 2015-2018
NFL Season: 6th (3rd with Dolphins)
Notes: One of the last true fullbacks remaining in the NFL. Made first Pro Bowl in 2023.
CB Jason Maitre
Sep 16, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Jason Maitre (23) returns an interception against Georgia Southern Eagles during the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Years at Wisconsin: 2023
NFL Season: 1st
Notes: Signed with Dolphins after a tryout at rookie minicamp. Was not selected in 2024 NFL draft.
TE Hayden Rucci (Miami Dolphins)
Sep 17, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers tight end Hayden Rucci (87) rushes with the football after catching a pass as New Mexico State Aggies defensive back BJ Sculark (4) defends during the first quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Years at Wisconsin: 2019-2023
NFL Season: 1st
Notes: Signed with Miami Dolphins as undrafted free agent after 2024 NFL draft
OT Ryan Ramczyk (New Orleans Saints)
Jan 1, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk (71) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Years at Wisconsin: 2015-2016
NFL Season: 8th
Notes: 1st-round pick of Saints in 2017. 2019 First-Team All-Pro. 101 starts in eight NFL seasons. Known as one of the best tackles in the league.
QB Tanner Mordecai (San Francisco 49ers)
May 10, 2024; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Tanner Mordecai (4) runs drills during the 49ers rookie minicamp at LeviÕs Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. Mandatory Credit: Robert Kupbens-USA TODAY Sports
Years at Wisconsin: 2023
NFL Season: 1st
Notes: Signed with San Francisco 49ers as UDFA after 2024 NFL draft
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