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Wisconsin Badgers edge rusher Mason Reiger speaks at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana

Wisconsin Badgers edge rusher Mason Reiger isn't viewed as one of the most dynamic athletes in the upcoming NFL Draft, but he's planning on changing that perception.

Wisconsin Badgers edge rusher Mason Reiger speaks at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana

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Wisconsin Badgers edge rusher Mason Reiger isn't viewed as one of the most dynamic athletes in the upcoming NFL Draft, but he's planning on changing that perception.

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Wisconsin Badgers defensive back Dezmen Southward (12) ran a fast 40-yard dash time at the NFL combine

The Wisconsin Badgers have produced some blazing speeds at the NFL combine over the last 20 years, but the fastest names aren't the players you'd expect.

Badgers linebacker Mason Reiger (22) is one of two Wisconsin players participating in the NFL combine this week in Indianapolis.

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The Wisconsin Badgers have two players participating in the NFL Combine this week in Indianapolis. Here's when they will be on the field and how you can watch.

University of Wisconsin Badgers football's Kendric Pryor (3) makes this 7 yard reception against Michigan during their game Saturday, October 2, 2021 in Madison, Wis. Michigan won the game 38-17. Doug Raflik/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

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The Wisconsin Badgers haven't produced a ton of wide receivers, but one of them has found a way to stick around as a former undrafted free agent.

Former Wisconsin Badgers coach and current Northern Illinois Huskies head coach Thomas Hammock is joining the Seattle Seahawks

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The man who coached Montee Ball, Melvin Gordon and James White for the Wisconsin Badgers is taking his talents to the NFL to coach running backs for the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks.

Former Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Leo Chenal (54) is set to be an NFL free agent this offseason.

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Several former Wisconsin Badgers players could find new teams when NFL free agency opens up next month. They rank among the best available players this offseason.

Sep 21, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Rob Havenstein (79) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.

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After an 11-year NFL career that includes a Super Bowl championship, former Badgers OL Rob Havenstein announces his retirement.

Wisconsin linebacker T.J. Watt (42) headlines an impressive group of NFL alumni the Badgers have produced

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No school in college football is producing better NFL linebackers than the Wisconsin Badgers, who are dominating the stat sheet in the pros.

Former Wisconsin Badgers defensive back Aubrey Pleasant (8) is interviewing for defensive coordinator jobs in the NFL.

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Jim Leonhard might not be the only former Wisconsin Badgers safety to become an NFL defensive coordinator this winter.

Jim Leonhard is filling his Buffalo Bills coaching staff with former Wisconsin Badgers players and coaches

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Most of Jim Leonhard's defensive coaching staff on the Buffalo Bills consists of former Wisconsin Badgers players and coaches.

Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell (center) has a long relationship with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel (right) from their time at Ohio State

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The Wisconsin Badgers don't have any big-name former players participating in Super Bowl 60 on Sunday, but UW still has multiple direct connections to both the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.

Wisconsin Badgers interim head coach Jim Leonhard is congratulated by Wisconsin Badgers players after earning his first win against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field.

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As Jim Leonhard takes over as Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator, he reflected on what he learned as Wisconsin Badgers interim head coach in 2022.

Former Wisconsin Badgers running back Eddie Faulkner is taking over as RB coach for the Baltimore Ravens.

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The wisdom of a former Wisconsin Badgers running back will be helping develop the ball-carriers for the Baltimore Ravens moving forward.

Former Wisconsin Badgers player and coach Jim Leonhard is now defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills.

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Former Wisconsin Badgers player and coach Jim Leonhard was hired by the Buffalo Bills to be their defensive coordinator, despite never working with new head coach Joe Brady.

Former Badgers coach Jim Leonhard is bringing multiple former Wisconsin coaches to his new Buffalo Bills coaching staff.

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The Wisconsin Badgers are becoming a direct pipeline to the Buffalo Bills coaching staff as Jim Leonhard keeps hiring assistants with ties to UW.

Former Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Jay Valai (2) could join Jim Leonhard on the Buffalo Bills coaching staff.

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The Wisconsin Badgers could have two of their former defensive backs coaching for the Buffalo Bills this season, as Jim Leonhard pursues a fellow alumni for his staff.

Former Wisconsin Badgers coach and player Jim Leonhard is the new defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills.

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Former Wisconsin Badgers player and coach Jim Leonhard will finally get his opportunity to be an NFL defensive coordinator, for a team he already knows well.

Former Wisconsin Badgers player and coach Jim Leonhard is a popular candidate for NFL defensive coordinator openings.

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Former Wisconsin Badgers player and coach Jim Leonhard has been connected in various ways to seemingly every NFL defensive coordinator opening. Add more to the list.

Former Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Scott Tolzien (16) is interviewing to be the offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers under Mike McCarthy.

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New Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy is looking at a former Wisconsin Badgers and Green Bay Packers quarterback to be his offensive coordinator.

Former Wisconsin Bears coach Jim Leonhard is emerging as a candidate to be the Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator.

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After missing out on the Green Bay Packers job, former Wisconsin Badgers player and coach Jim Leonhard is a top candidate for the open defensive coordinator job on one of his former teams.

Former Wisconsin Badgers defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard did not get the Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator job.

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Wisconsin Badgers fans were hoping the Green Bay Packers would bring Jim Leonhard's coaching career full circle. That dream will have to wait.

Former Wisconsin Badgers defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard has mutual interest with the Green Bay Packers

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More signs are starting to point to former Wisconsin Badgers player and coach Jim Leonhard as the top candidate for the Green Bay Packers vacant defensive coordinator job.

Former Wisconsin Badgers defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard is being linked to the Green Bay Packers under Matt LeFluer

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Pundits around the NFL are already connecting former Wisconsin Badgers player and coach Jim Leonhard to the vacant defensive coordinator position on the Green Bay Packers,

Former Wisconsin Badgers defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard is interviewing for the same position with the Dallas Cowboys.

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The early signs point to a former Wisconsin Badgers coach taking over as defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys.

Former Wisconsin Badgers running back Jonathan Taylor was snubbed from the 2025 NFL All-Pro team.

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The Associated Press revealed its NFL All-Pro teams for the 2025 season, and some deserving former Wisconsin Badgers were shut out from the award.