The writers at ProFootballFocus are doing an NFL-wide re-draft this month and through two rounds two former Badgers were selected.
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The first, to nobody’s surprise, was quarterback Russell Wilson to the Detroit Lions at No. 3 overall.
The only two players drafted ahead of Wilson? The league’s last two MVP winners: Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes.
PFF writer Eric Eager described his thought process when drafting the former Badger:
“You made my decision a lot easier because I was ready at [Pick] 3, picking for the Detroit Lions. … Wilson and Mahomes come off the board and I’m like, do I have to make this tough decision between Brees, Rodgers, Ryan? And I was going to go with Lamar at No. 3 — so we’re on a similar wavelength — but I don’t have to make that decision anymore because I’m going to go with Russell Wilson now that he’s landed in my lap.” – Eric Eager
The second Badger selected, then, was outside linebacker T.J. Watt to the Los Angeles Chargers at No. 59 overall.
Watt, like Wilson, has a few years under his belt in the league but seemingly reaches new heights every time he touches the field.
Will we see his brother J.J. selected? Probably not as J.J. lacks the youth needed to be selected in an imaginary re-draft, youth that helps T.J. and Wilson project as centerpieces on their teams for years to come.
Check back in for an update as the draft continues through four rounds.