A Wisconsin football senior leader is headed to the 2021 NFL draft

A Badger safety is headed to the NFL

With an added year of eligibility for every football player across the country, this offseason has added excitement as we figure out who is moving on and who is returning to Wisconsin next season.

After more than four years as a Badger, senior safety Eric Burrell will be heading to the NFL draft. He also earned a masters degree this fall.

The Maryland native finished with 18 total tackles and an interception in 2020. His plan is to prepare for the 2021 NFL draft.