It’s never too early to look ahead to next year’s NFL draft. Even if the 2021 draft ended just a few days ago, writers are already publishing 2022 mock drafts and compiling lists of players to watch.
Today, Athlon Sports’ Kevin McGuire did just that with the Big Ten conference.
On his list of 25 Big Ten football players to watch heading into next year’s draft: Wisconsin tight end Jake Ferguson and linebacker Jack Sanborn.
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Here’s what McGuire, who is also the editor for newly launched Nittany Lions Wire had to say about the two Badgers.
Jake Ferguson
“Wisconsin’s big tight end target will benefit from a solid season this fall. Ferguson was the Badgers’ leading receiver in 2020 but will need to put together some more production to move up the big boards.”
Jack Sanborn
“The Badgers have developed some reliable linebackers over the years. Sanborn will be the next in line coming out of Madison ready to prove his worthiness at the next level.”
Asher and I went through the Wisconsin roster on Locked On Badgers this week and talked about who has a shot to get drafted next season.
Included in our discussion are Ferguson and Sanborn, though there are a few more starters who will be worth watching as draft boards are compiled.
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A lot will change between now and the 2022 NFL draft. But if you want to hang your hat on two Badger starters hearing their names called, Ferguson and Sanborn are your guys.
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