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With Wisconsin quarterback Tyler Van Dyke lost for the season due to a knee injury, its likely that Braedyn Locke will continue to take the majority of snaps under center for the Badgers.
But what about the next man listed on the depth chart? Who is QB2 now?
True freshman Mabrey Mettauer has suddenly been thrust into the backup role. In addition to a decorated statistical high school career in Texas, Mettauer also already has the Big Man On Campus looks sometimes associated with the position.
He hasn’t played a college game yet, but he’s already doing commercials.
But Mettauer’s learning curve as far as running UW’s offense is also now much more visible.
“He’s going to have to be ready,” head coach Luke Fickell said. “The quarterback position is so unique. … Unfortunately, we could have to have a true freshman that’s got to be ready to roll.”
Here’s a little more about Mettauer:
What year is Wisconsin quarterback Mabrey Mettauer?
Mettauer is a true freshman.
How tall is Wisconsin quarterback Mabrey Mettauer?
He’s 6-foot-5 and weighs 230 pounds.
Where is Wisconsin quarterback Mabrey Mettauer from?
The Woodlands, Texas.
Where did Wisconsin quarterback Mabrey Mettauer go to high school?
The Woodlands High School.
Was Wisconsin quarterback Mabrey Mettauer highly recruited?
Mettauer is a four-star recruit who chose Wisconsin over Texas Tech, TCU, SMU, Baylor, Ole Miss, LSU, Kansas, Miami, Cincinnati and North Carolina.
He threw for 7,393 yards and 86 touchdowns in three years as a starter in high school. He holds records for career passing yardage and single-season passing yards at The Woodlands High School.
Former UW coaches Paul Chryst and Bobby Engram originally recruited Mettauer and Luke Fickell and the current staff were able to sign him.
Has he played in any games for Wisconsin?
Mettauer has yet to see action in Wisconsin’s first…
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Author : Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Publish date : 2024-09-17 00:45:13
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