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2017 NFL Draft: Wisconsin Badgers Mock v1.0

By Taylor 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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Oct 3, 2015; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker T.J. Watt (42) during the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Camp Randall Stadium. Iowa won 10-6. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2015; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker T.J. Watt (42) during the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Camp Randall Stadium. Iowa won 10-6. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

OLB T.J. Watt

Vince Biegel may have been the leader of this defense, but fellow outside linebacker T.J. Watt was one of the brighter stars of this stout group. He was third on the team with 63 tackles and led the team with 15.5 tackles for loss and 11.5 sacks. He also picked off one pass and forced one fumble. Watt leaving early didn’t come as too much of a shock, especially with how well he played in 2016. Crazy to think there will now be three Watt’s in the NFL, joining brothers Derek (San Diego Chargers) and J.J. (Houston Texans).

Projections: RD 1 29th overall Green Bay Packers via Daniel Jeremiah NFL.com; RD 3 78th overall Baltimore Ravens via SI.com; RD 2 54th overall Miami Dolphins via DraftTek.com; RD 2 45th overall Arizona Cardinals via Matt Miller Bleacher Report; RD 2 38th overall Los Angeles Chargers via WalterFootball.com.