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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Wisconsin Football will have to replace Sojourn Shelton and Leo Musso. Those two combined for nine of the Badgers 22 INTs. Musso’s 74 tackles was good for 2nd on the team. The Badgers current list seven CBs on its roster with one senior, Derrick Tindal, along with three freshman, one sophomore, and one junior. Wisconsin Football has 11 S on its roster with four seniors in that position group.

The question for the secondary is whether some younger players can take a step forward, especially at CB. Frankly, the secondaries best friend is a strong front seven and wicked pass rush. If Wisconsin Football can pressure QBs at a high rate it makes the CB job a lot easier.

Jan 2, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Derrick Tindal (25) breaks up a pass intended for Western Michigan Broncos wide receiver Michael Henry (83) during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

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