Badgers in the NFL

Nov 12, 2022; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Nick Herbig (19) reacts after a sack against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium.

It's not often that star pass rusher T.J. Watt gets outshined, but that's been the case for much of this NFL season thanks to the emergence of another former Wisconsin Badger on the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Badgers in the NFL

It's not often that star pass rusher T.J. Watt gets outshined, but that's been the case for much of this NFL season thanks to the emergence of another former Wisconsin Badger on the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Wisconsin Badgers running back Jonathan Taylor (23) scores his second touchdown of the afternoon during the Wisconsin vs. Kent State football game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI, Saturday, October 5, 2019

Badgers in the NFL

Jonathan Taylor is playing this season like not just the greatest Wisconsin Badgers running back of all time, but a Pro Football Hall of Fame-caliber running back.

Former Wisconsin Badgers running back Jonathan Taylor (28) reaches for the pylon Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, against the Arizona Cardinals at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Badgers in the NFL

Jonathan Taylor cemented himself as the greatest Wisconsin Badgers running back at all time after his latest dominant performance for the Indianapolis Colts.

Sep 28, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Former Wisconsin Badgers running back Jonathan Taylor (28) runs the ball for the Indianapolis Colts against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half at SoFi Stadium.

Badgers in the NFL

Jonathan Taylor is only in his sixth NFL season, but he's already close to making Wisconsin Badgers history in the pros.

Sep 28, 2025; Dublin, Ireland; Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason (27) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51), tight end JJ Galbreath (87) and safety Deshon Elliott (25) during the second quarter during an NFL International Series game at Croke Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Badgers in the NFL

Former Badgers standouts wreaked havoc in the first NFL game played in Ireland, showcasing a traditional Wisconsin defense that's been absent in Madison recently.

Wisconsin star running back Jonathan Taylor is powerful

Badgers in the NFL

The ex-Wisconsin Badgers star is looking like the early front-runner for NFL Offensive Player of the Year, putting up ridiculous numbers that look more like what he was doing at Camp Randall Stadium.

Nov 13, 2021; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers tight end Jake Ferguson (84) celebrates with offensive lineman Tyler Beach (65) after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Camp Randall Stadium.

Badgers in the NFL

Former Wisconsin Badgers tight end Jake Ferguson's career is still reaching new heights, now in his fourth season with the Dallas Cowboys.

Sep 14, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) warms up before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.

Badgers in the NFL

Former Wisconsin offensive stars had major performances on Sunday, while a couple of big name former Badgers defenders had a quiet Week 2 in the NFL.

Denver Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga (9) pushes Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) out of bounds Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, during a game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Badgers in the NFL

The Indianapolis Colts running back put on a clinic in Week 2, looking just like the dominant rusher he was for the Wisconsin Badgers.

Sep 7, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets running back Braelon Allen (0) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at MetLife Stadium.

Badgers in the NFL

Multiple former Wisconsin Badgers players on both sides clashed in the Week 1 matchup between the New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Sep 7, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) fumbles the ball against Washington Commanders safety Will Harris (3) during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium.

Badgers in the NFL

Russell Wilson had a rough start to his New York Giants career, as fans quickly turned on the former Wisconsin Badgers quarterback in Week 1 of the NFL season.