Wisconsin connection: 30 former Badgers in the NFL as season kicks off
As the 2019 NFL regular season kicks off, see which former University of Wisconsin players are in the league.
The Wisconsin State Journal will follow the former Badgers throughout the season, with weekly recaps each week on Madison.com.
Beau Allen | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Position:Â Defensive tackle
Number:Â 91
Age:Â 27
Draft: 2014 — 7th round, No. 224 overall
Beau Benzschawel | Detroit Lions

Position:Â Guard
Number:Â 63
Age:Â 23
Draft: 2019 — Undrafted
Vince Biegel | Miami Dolphins

Position:Â Linebacker
Number:Â 59
Age:Â 26
Draft: 2017 — 4th round, No. 108 overall
Jack Cichy | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Position:Â Linebacker
Number:Â 48
Age:Â 23
Draft: 2018 — 6th round, No. 202 overall
Corey Clement | Philadelphia Eagles

Position:Â Running back
Number:Â 30
Age:Â 24
Draft: 2017 — Undrafted
Ryan Connelly | N.Y. Giants

Position:Â Linebacker
Number:Â 57
Age:Â 23
Draft: 2019 — 5th round, No. 143 overall
Michael Deiter | Miami Dolphins

Position: Guard
Number: 63
Age: 23
Draft: 2019 — 3rd round, No. 78 overall
D'Cota Dixon | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Position:Â Safety
Number:Â 38
Age:Â 24
Draft: 2019 — Undrafted
David Edwards | L.A. Rams

Position:Â Offensive tackle
Number:Â 73
Age:Â 22
Draft: 2019 — 5th round, No. 169 overall
T.J. Edwards | Philadelphia Eagles

Position:Â Linebacker
Number:Â 57
Age:Â 23
Draft: 2019 — Undrafted
Alex Erickson | Cincinnati Bengals

Position:Â Wide receiver
Number:Â 12
Age:Â 26
Draft: 2016 — Undrafted
Travis Frederick | Dallas Cowboys

Position:Â Center
Number:Â 72
Age:Â 28
Draft: 2013 — 1st round, No. 31 overall
Troy Fumagalli | Denver Broncos

Position:Â Tight end
Number:Â 84
Age:Â 24
Draft: 2018 — 5th round, No. 156 overall
Melvin Gordon | L.A. Chargers

Position:Â Running back
Number:Â 28
Age:Â 26
Draft: 2015 — 1st round, No. 15 overall
Notes: Gordon has yet to report to the Chargers while holding out for a contract extension.Â
Rob Havenstein | L.A. Rams

Position:Â Offensive tackle
Number:Â 79
Age:Â 27
Draft: 2015 — 2nd round, No. 57 overall
Alec Ingold | Oakland Raiders

Position:Â Fullback
Number:Â 45
Age:Â 23
Draft: 2019 — Undrafted
Leon Jacobs | Jacksonville Jaguars

Position:Â Linebacker
Number:Â 48
Age:Â 23
Draft: 2018 — 7th round, No. 230 overall
Natrell Jamerson | Carolina Panthers

Position:Â CornerbackÂ
Number:Â 21
Age:Â 23
Draft: 2018 — 5th round, No. 164 overall
Lance Kendricks | New England Patriots

Position:Â Tight end
Number: 81
Age:Â 31
Draft: 2011 — 2nd round, No. 47 overall
Dare Ogunbowale | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Position:Â Running back
Number:Â 44
Age:Â 25
Draft: 2017 — Undrafted
Ryan Ramczyk | New Orleans Saints

Position:Â Offensive tackle
Number:Â 71
Age:Â 25
Draft: 2017 — 1st round, No. 32 overall
Joe Schobert | Cleveland Browns

Position:Â Linebacker
Number:Â 53
Age:Â 25
Draft: 2016 — 4th round, No. 99 overall
Andrew Van Ginkel | Miami Dolphins

Position:Â Linebacker
Number:Â 43
Age:Â 24
Draft: 2019 — 5th round, No. 151 overall
Notes: Van Ginkel was placed on injured reserve before the start of the season, but remains eligible to return this season after making the team's 53-man roster.Â
Rick Wagner | Detroit Lions

Position:Â Offensive tackle
Number:Â 71
Age:Â 29
Draft: 2013 — 5th round, No. 168 overall
Derek Watt | L.A. Chargers

Position:Â Fullback
Number:Â 34
Age:Â 26
Draft: 2016 — 6th round, No. 198 overall
J.J. Watt | Houston Texans

Position:Â Defensive end
Number:Â 99
Age:Â 30
Draft: 2011 — 1st round, No. 11 overall
T.J. Watt | Pittsburgh Steelers

Position:Â Linebacker
Number:Â 90
Age:Â 24
Draft: 2017 — 1st round, No. 30 overall
James White | New England Patriots

Position:Â Running back
Number:Â 28
Age:Â 27
Draft: 2014 — 4th round, No. 130 overall
Russell Wilson | Seattle Seahawks

Position:Â QuarterbackÂ
Number:Â 3
Age:Â 30
Draft: 2012 — 3rd round, No. 75 overall
Kevin Zeitler | N.Y. Giants

Position:Â Guard
Number:Â 70
Age:Â 29
Draft: 2012 — 1st round, No. 27 overall