The Wisconsin pipeline to the National Football League is as strong as it has ever been, especially along the offensive line.
What there haven’t been many of, though, are first-round picks. The last two came two picks apart and four full years ago: T.J. Watt at No. 30 and Ryan Ramczyk at No. 32.
The former has not yet received his second NFL contract. The latter just signed a new deal with the New Orleans Saints that made him the highest-paid right tackle in the NFL.
More on Saints’ offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk signing a five-year, $96 million extension that includes $60 million guaranteed and makes him the new highest-paid right tackle in football.https://t.co/2rQ8qFNO2c
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 30, 2021
Ramczyk has played in all but one game since entering the league in 2017, earning first-team All-Pro honors after his best season in 2019.
The former Wisconsin walk-on is locked into a deal with the Saints that includes five years, $96.2 million and $60 million guaranteed.
I guess the offensive line recruiting script is already written for Paul Chryst, Joe Rudolph and the Wisconsin football program.
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