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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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Jan 2, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Ryan Ramczyk (65) blocks Western Michigan Broncos defensive end Keion Adams (1) in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. The Badgers won 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Ryan Ramczyk (65) blocks Western Michigan Broncos defensive end Keion Adams (1) in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. The Badgers won 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

OT Ryan Ramczyk

The top Wisconsin Badgers draft prospect this year which may be odd as 2016 was the only season he played with the team. Having spent two years playing at Division III UW-Stevens Point, Ramczyk transferred to Madison in 2015, sitting out that season due to NCAA transfer rules. But he made the most of his one and only season with the Badgers, blossoming into one of the best offensive linemen in college football.

After the Cotton Bowl victory, Ramczyk underwent hip surgery and announced that he would declare for the 2017 NFL Draft, leaving one year of eligibility left on the table. Many have considered him a bona fide first round pick. It will be interesting to see just how high he goes and if the hip surgery will affect his draft status.

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Projections: RD 1 20th overall Denver Broncos via WalterFootball.com, CBSSports.com, and Daniel Jeremiah NFL.com; RD1 18th overall (via trade with Tennessee) New York Giants via Charley Casserly NFL.com; RD1 23rd overall New York Giants via SI.com; RD1 25th overall Houston Texans via DraftTek.com; RD 1 26th overall via Matt Miller Bleacher Report.