The Wisconsin Badgers have been known for NFL talent over the years, especially in the trenches and with pass rushers. Every year, it's interesting to look at the Top 100 current NFL players and see where Badgers fall. This year, Pete Prisco of CBS Sports has three former Badgers in the Top 100 list, and all are in the top 50, with Watt nearly breaking into the top 10.
No. 11 - TJ Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers
Watt nearly cracks the top 10, and he's the third pass rusher on the list behind Myles Garrett (2) and Micah Parsons (10). He's coming off a year in which his stats weren't insane like the year before, so it is a slight drop behind those two. If he uses his final year of this contract as leverage, he may catapult up. Or with a new deal, he could also find himself working to showcase he was worth it.
No. 40 - Zack Baun, Philadelphia Eagles
Baun came out of nowhere this year to be one of the best linebackers in the entire league, leading the Eagles defensively to a Super Bowl victory. He was unranked last year, and now he's climbing into the top-40, which shows his rise to prominence. The Eagles' ability to move him inside but still allow him to rush the passer has helped him take huge strides in his career.
No. 50 - Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts
Prisco notes that injuries have kept Jonathan Taylor from climbing way up this list, as he's one of the best ball handlers in the league. He had a good year last year with 1,431 yards, which was good for fourth in the NFL. If he can stay healthy this year, he will be ready to climb even higher on this list.
There should probably be other Badgers on this list, but for now, these are the three that are there. Are there any missing, in your opinion?