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Wisconsin Football Staff Surprises Walk-on, Places Him on Scholarship

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During a team meeting, the University of Wisconsin football coaching staff delivered a heartwarming surprise to walk-on wide receiver Haakon Anderson by awarding him a scholarship for his final season.

Badgers position coach Kenny Guiton made the announcement, assisted by fellow wideout Bryson Green. Green presented Anderson, a redshirt senior, with his “papers” recognizing him for his invaluable contributions to the team.

“Let’s put him on them papers, fellas.”

Congrats, @Haakon_Anderson! Well deserved. pic.twitter.com/LDD7N2P8K6

— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) May 21, 2024

Coach Guiton praised Anderson’s commitment and leadership earlier this spring, saying, “I’ll give a shout out to my guy Hawk.