A standout as a blocker and a receiving threat, he had over 600 yards and five touchdowns as a senior.Īn NFL legend, Webster was one of the best centers in college football history. There are many routes you could go here, but Kendricks was able to produce a pair of solid seasons after Beckum departed for the NFL. Pasadena, CA, USA Wisconsin Badgers tight end Lance Kendricks (84) runs away from TCU Horned Frogs safety Tejay Johnson (3) during the 2011 Rose Bowl. The 2007 First-Team All-Big Ten performer started college as a linebacker but quickly found his way as a tight end. The Badgers have a history of moving people around at this position and Beckum is one of the best success stories. It feels right that Wisconsin’s starting tight end changed positions during his time in Madison. Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn USA TODAY Sports Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA: Wisconsin Badgers tight end (9) Travis Beckum leaps into the end zone for a touchdown as Minnesota Gophers safety (27) Kyle Theret tries to stop him in the fourth quarter at the Metrodome. He was a two-time First-Team All-Big Ten performer at Wisconsin. He didn’t play wide receiver in high school, yet found his true position as a Badger and never looked back. Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY SportsĪbbrederis is yet another example of a Wisconsin walk-on who turned into a star. Madison, WI, USA Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Jared Abbrederis (4) rushes with the football after catching a pass during the fourth quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers at Camp Randall Stadium. Evans was a two-time First-Team All-Big Ten performer and capped off his Badger career with an incredible 2003 season.
Wisconsin’s all-time leader in receiving yards leads the way here. “The Iron Horse” was the first in what became a long line of Badger rushing greats. Wisconsin’s first Heisman Trophy winner had to be on the team. Yes, we can’t seem to leave the backfield. Gordon ran for 2,587 yards and 29 touchdowns as a senior.Īlan Ameche, former University of Wisconsin running great, shown in his Baltimore Colts uniform in 1955. The Doak Walker Award winner’s 2014 season was one of the best in college football history. Three running backs? Let us break the rules for RBU. Tempe, AZ, USA Wisconsin Badgers running back Melvin Gordon (25) carries the ball as Arizona State Sun Devils players defend during the first half at Sun Devil Stadium. The New Jersey native ran for over 6,000 yards in the trio of seasons, while taking home the Doak Walker Award twice. Taylor’s three years in Madison marked an incredible run. Madison, WI, USA Wisconsin Badgers running back Jonathan Taylor (23) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Michigan State Spartans at Camp Randall Stadium. He ran for over 2,000 yards during two separate seasons as a Badger. The two-time Rose Bowl MVP took home the Heisman Trophy in 1999. There are too many legendary Wisconsin running backs to list, but Ron Dayne stands amongst those at the top. Madison, WI, USA FILE PHOTO Wisconsin Badgers running back Ron Dayne (33) in action against Michigan at Camp Randall Stadium. He ended his Badger career as the all-time passing yards leader in school history. 1994 Press Photo University Of Wisconsinĭarrell Bevell was the signal caller for Wisconsin’s first ever Rose Bowl win as the Badgers got past UCLA in the 1994 matchup. Quarterback Darrell Bevell, tight end Michael Roan and the rest of the 1993 Wisconsin Badgers squad that beat UCLA in the Rose Bowl will be honored before UW’s game against Nebraska on Oct. The future NFL Hall of Famer set the single-season FBS record for passing efficiency and led the Badgers to a 2012 Rose Bowl appearance. It may have only been one season at Wisconsin, but what a season it was for Russell Wilson. Mandatory Credit: Bradley Leeb-USA TODAY Sports Champaign, IL, USA Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Russell Wilson (16) under center against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. How could we not? Here is a look at Wisconsin’s all-time roster:Ĭheck out our other College Wire all-time lineups: Alabama / Arkansas / Auburn / Clemson / Colorado / Florida / Georgia / Iowa / LSU / Michigan / Michigan State / Nebraska / North Carolina / Notre Dame / Ohio State / Oklahoma / Oregon / Penn State / Rutgers / Tennessee / Texas / Texas A&M / USC Since this is Wisconsin football, we also added an extra running back and a fullback position.
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Who are the best Badgers to ever suit up in Madison? For this all-time team, we took into account their careers as Badgers before thinking about professional accolades. Wisconsin football is historically loaded at a number of positions, most notably on the offensive line and at running back.
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