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Wisconsin football announced on Thursday that starting left tackle Jack Nelson, safety Hunter Wohler and inside linebacker Jake Chaney will represent the program at Big Ten media days later this month.
The Badgers will be heard from on July 23 during the three-day event. They will take the stage that day along with Ohio State, Purdue, Rutgers, Northwestern and Illinois.
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Nelson is entering his redshirt senior season in 2024 after joining the Wisconsin program as a five-star recruit in the class of 2020. He started 13 games at right guard in 2021, 12 games at left tackle in 2022 and 13 at left tackle in 2023. He is again the Badgers’ starting left tackle in 2024, leading an offensive line that is looking to improve in year two under offensive coordinator Phil Longo.
Wohler, meanwhile, enters his senior season in 2024. The star safety was the Badgers’ best defender in 2023 with 120 total tackles. He has contributed in every season with the program, and again profiles to be one of the sport’s better players this fall
Chaney, finally, is stepping into an increased role in 2024 after 2023 starting ILBs Maema Njongmeta (Cincinnati Bengals) and Jordan Turner (Michigan State) both moved on after last season. He is an ascending player and will be one of the integral pieces of what projects to be a strong defensive unit.
All three players are seniors or older, each joining the program during the Paul Chryst era.
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Publish date : 2024-07-11 19:36:29
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