With the NFL draft set to begin on Thursday, a number of Badger hopefuls are patiently waiting to hear their name called.
While there aren’t any Wisconsin stars projected to go in the first round, linebacker Leo Chenal has flown up boards and is now the highest-rated Badger at No. 48 overall per ESPN.com’s Scouts Inc.
Ironically, two of the best current NFL Badgers were not selected in the first round. Colts running back Jonathan Taylor was a second round selection, while new Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson was taken in the third round by Seattle.
Here is a look at every Wisconsin first round pick since 2000: