Following his successful freshman season in 2015, Wisconsin inside linebacker Chris Orr seemed primed for a long four years in the middle of the Badger defense.
The De Soto, Texas, native played in 10 games and started six of those games, registering 46 total tackles, the sixth most on the team. His impact trumped fellow young linebackers Ryan Connelly and T.J. Watt — both now showing promise in the NFL.
Connelly, the New York Giants rookie, suffered an ACL tear in the Giants’ win over the Washington Redskins in week four, halting an impressive rookie campaign.
Orr saw a chance to shine on the national stage his sophomore season when the Badgers opened against the No.