The Wisconsin Badgers boasted depth at inside linebacker last year, but they needed it with season-ending injuries to Chris Orr (knee) and Jack Cichy (pectoral).
Heading into 2017, both impact players should find their way back on to the field. Along with redshirt juniors T.J. Edwards and Ryan Connelly—and new position coach Bob Bostad, who boomeranged back to UW after stays in the NFL and Northern Illinois—this group should be a force opposing offenses will have to prepare for and contain.
Throw in some second year players who received significant reps during the spring with all four aforementioned Badgers limited or out, and the embarrassment of riches continues for Wisconsin’s backers.