Several Wisconsin upperclassmen on the defensive side of the football spoke to the media today about the team’s prep for the Las Vegas Bowl and their plans for next season.
Many said they were still undecided between entering the NFL Draft or staying for another season at Wisconsin.
One player who did seem close to decided was nose tackle Keeanu Benton. He told media today that barring a first-round draft grade by the advisory board, he plans to be back at Wisconsin next season.
The key starter on defense has recorded 2 passes defended and 23 tackles thus far this year, including 5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks.
His potential return is massive news for a Wisconsin team that could lose several defensive starters after this season. We will wait and see after the team’s bowl game what every player decides.
#Badgers DL Keeanu Benton plans to return for his senior year. Still waiting on his NFL draft evaluation.
— Zach Heilprin (@ZachHeilprin) December 14, 2021
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