Earlier this week, teams across the NFL had to make a slew of tough decisions to trim their respective rosters down to 53 players for the season opener.
After a hectic week of trading, roster management, injury designations, and practice squad signings, 26 Wisconsin Badgers alumni have officially made their team’s initial 53-man rosters.
The University of Wisconsin has consistently churned out NFL talent every year and is well represented by star players such as Jonathan Taylor, T.J. Watt, Russell Wilson, and J.J. Watt. That said, they’ve also produced several other notable contributors across the league who’ve become mainstays in the NFL and carved out terrific professional careers.
Here is a look at all 26 Wisconsin Badgers alumni who made their initial 53-man rosters heading into week one of the NFL season: