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2017 NFL Draft: Wisconsin Badgers Mock v1.0

ByTaylor Johnson|
Nov 12, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; The Wisconsin Badgers rush onto the field prior to the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; The Wisconsin Badgers rush onto the field prior to the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 3, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Vince Biegel (47) during the Lambeau Field College Classic against the LSU Tigers at Lambeau Field. Wisconsin won 16-14. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Vince Biegel (47) during the Lambeau Field College Classic against the LSU Tigers at Lambeau Field. Wisconsin won 16-14. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

OLB Vince Biegel

Vince Biegel was undoubtedly the leader of the Badgers defense in 2016. Returning for his senior season, Biegel had a bit of a down year compared to his junior season, recording 44 tackles, six for loss, and four sacks. The Wisconsin Rapids, WI native will certainly get drafted, but as of now I don’t expect to see his name called until the mid to late rounds.

Projections: 20th ranked OLB, projected rounds 4-6 via WalterFootball.com; 11th ranked OLB, projected rounds 4-5 via CBSSports.com; RD 3 96th overall New England Patriots via SI.com; RD 6 184th overall Seattle Seahawks via DraftTek.com; RD 3 91st overall Kansas City Chiefs via Matt Miller Bleacher Report.