Wisconsin connection: 30 former Badgers in the NFL as season kicks off
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Chris Doyle | Wisconsin State Journal
Online Sports Editor
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
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