Wisconsin’s WR room is showing signs of something fans haven’t seen in years

As fall camp carries on for the Wisconsin Badgers, fans and media alike have become increasingly more accustomed to what this team will look like next season — at least a solid idea of it. Obviously, we won't know exactly what the team will look like until the first kickoff, but at the worst, those who have stayed connected to the program have picked up on the good and bad flashes of what the team can be.

Luckily for longtime Wisconsin fans, it seems as if head coach Luke Fickell has tried to inject some juice from the past into the team, allocating resources and now a heavier focus of the scheme to the trenches. The Badgers now have a running back room capable of taking a heavy load, on top of a quarterback in Colton Joseph who is a threat in his own right.

However, the question remains the same as it has been for seemingly the past decade: Can the passing attack hold its own? Wisconsin does seem to be trending in the right direction, with the talent pool at the quarterback and receiver positions being higher than it has been in years past. But there remain questions, a flurry of them.

Can the receivers do their part?

It's never been a secret that Wisconsin has struggled to put together a well-rounded receiver room. From time to time, the Badgers have been able to put together a team that has one, maybe two NFL-caliber receivers or athletes, but when it comes to finding a cohesive room, things haven't been great.

This year, things are uncertain, but looking up. Wisconsin was able to retain Eugene Hilton Jr., who has both the pedigree — being the son of T.Y. Hilton — and the ability to be a lead receiver on the team. He has positional size, a well-rounded athletic profile and a developing route tree, all of which make him seem like he could be a go-to guy.

Behind him, or rather right alongside him, a few other names have also emerged. Malachi Coleman is someone who has caught the attention of many, and for very good reason. He's arguably the most physically gifted wideout the Badgers have ever had; it's just a matter of if they can make it work with him and develop his technique along the way.

Chris Brooks Jr. and Jaylon Domingeaux are also some guys who have been turning heads in camp. Brooks more so for his malleability, fitting into a variety of schemes due to his filled-out frame and experience with the program. Domingeaux more so for his route running and playmaking ability, two things Wisconsin will absolutely need out of as many guys as possible.

Beyond that core group, guys like Tyrell Henry, Shamar Rigby, Zion Kearney and Eli Adams have also made some plays, just in lower volume, and project as good depth pieces to have around.

Of course, so much of the team's success in general hinges on the quarterback play, as both keeping Joseph healthy and consistent as a passer are pivotal to the season's outlook. With all that said, Badger fans have a lot to look forward to next year, especially when it comes to this rejuvenated offensive group.

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