On Tuesday, Athlon Sports released their preseason All-Big Ten teams for the upcoming 2022 season, with seven total Wisconsin players receiving recognition.
Among the Badgers listed on the All-Big Ten first team were running back Braelon Allen, outside linebacker Nick Herbig, and defensive tackle Keeanu Benton.
Other Badgers named to the preseason all-conference lists were center Joe Tippmann (second team), offensive guard Tyler Beach (third team), offensive tackle Jack Nelson (fourth team), and safety Hunter Wohler (fourth team).
Wisconsin football will open the 2022 season at the newly renovated Barry Alvarez Stadium against Illinois State on September 3rd.
You can read the full list of preseason All-Big Ten honors below:
Four different Big Ten teams have double-digit all-conference selections. https://t.co/89WZp4JaMh
— Athlon Sports (@AthlonSports) May 31, 2022
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