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The countdown has begun for the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, Michigan.
The headlines are easy to follow this year:
There are obviously many more, but those are the biggest talking points.
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Only a few former Wisconsin Badgers accepted NFL Combine invitations this year: RB Braelon Allen, OL Tanor Bortolini and LB Maema Njongmeta. Others will get to showcase their skills at Wisconsin’s pro day in March, but Allen and Bortolini appear to have the best chance to be drafted at this stage of the process.
Speaking of Allen, the 33rd Team on ‘X’ recently put out its top five running backs in the 2024 NFL Draft. The decorated Wisconsin Badger made the cut.
Here are the top five running backs, plus where consensus projects them each to be selected:
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Trey Benson — Florida State
Sep 24, 2022; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Trey Benson (3) returns the opening kickoff for a touchdown against Boston College Eagles cornerback Josh DeBerry (21) at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Stats: 156 carries, 906 yards, 14 touchdowns
Projected Round: 2nd
Will Shipley — Clemson
Clemson running back Will Shipley (1) runs during the fourth quarter of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, Friday, December 29, 2023. Clemson won 38-35. Credit: Ken Ruinard / staff-USA TODAY NETWORK
2023 Stats: 167 carries, 827 yards, 5 touchdowns
Projected Round: 5th
Blake Corum — Michigan
Jan 1, 2024; Pasadena, CA, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Blake Corum (2) scores a touchdown against the Alabama…
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Author : Badgers Wire
Publish date : 2024-02-18 13:16:23
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