Wisconsin Football: Biggest Questions for Defensive Position Groups

Wisconsin Football: Big Qs for Defensive Positions

Dec 30, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; USC Trojans running back Justin Davis (22) jumps over the line as Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Chris Orr (50) safety Michael Caputo (7) and linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) defend during the second quarter in the 2015 Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

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Defensive Line

The Badger’s 3-4 defense is designed to let the linebackers and safeties fill the stat sheet. The big guys up front create chaos and keep the LBs and S clean so they can tackle the ballcarrier. Last season, Conor Sheehey had the most tackles of all defensive lineman with 27 total, good for 13th on the team. Sheehey’s four TFLs was best among DL, good for 7th on the team.

The question for Wisconsin Football this season is whether the senior trio of Sheehey, Chikwe Obasih, and Alec James can make some noise in the trenches so the LB don’t get all the glory.

Sep 10, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers defensive end Conor Sheehy (94) tackles Akron Zips running back Warren Ball (34) in the second quarter during the game at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports /