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LOOK: Former Wisconsin Badgers report to NFL training camp

Take a look at former Wisconsin Badgers in their first few days at NFL training camp:

Every NFL team reported for the first week of training camp earlier this week, and many former Wisconsin Badgers are getting ready to start the new season.

Related: Two Badgers Ranked in PFF’s 50 Best Players in the NFL

A few Badgers moved to new teams this offseason, including quarterback Russell Wilson to the Broncos and outside linebacker Vince Biegel to the Ravens. There were also quite a few players drafted or signed as undrafted free agents from Wisconsin this year, so it should be an exciting camp for fans to tune into.

Below are some photos of former Wisconsin Badgers in their first few days at NFL training camp:

Twitter reacts to CB Faion Hicks being drafted by the Denver Broncos

Twitter’s reaction to CB Faion Hicks being drafted by the Denver Broncos:

Former Wisconsin cornerback Faion Hicks will be joining several former Badgers on the Denver Broncos after they selected him with the 233rd overall pick in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL draft.

Hicks was an important part of one the nation’s best defenses last season and started for Wisconsin for the last four seasons. In addition to being named honorable mention All-Big Ten in 2020 and 2021, he finished last season with 27 total tackles and eight pass deflections.

Here are some of the best Twitter reactions to Hicks being selected by the Broncos:

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Former Georgia safety J.R. Reed finds new NFL home

JR Reed finds new NFL team

Former UGA safety J.R. Reed, who transferred to Georgia in 2016, has signed with the Denver Broncos.

Reed was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jacksonville Jaguars in April 2020, but he was then waved in September. After being released by the Jaguars, Reed was signed to the Los Angeles Rams’ practice squad and was moved to the active roster in November of 2020.

In October of 2021, Reed was signed by the New York Giants off of the Rams’ practice squad where he played in four NFL games.

Reed will be a great addition to the Broncos’ defensive backfield with both his speed and hands.

As a Bulldog, Reed recorded 199 total tackles, five interceptions, and three fumbles, two of which were recovered for touchdowns.