Tag: Isaiahh Loudermilk

LOOK: Steelers deploy four former Badgers on defensive line vs. Browns

LOOK: Steelers deploy four former Badgers on defensive line vs. Browns

The Pittsburgh Steelers defensive line looked awfully familiar for Wisconsin Badgers fans on Sunday.

For a few sequences in the 27-13 victory over the Cleveland Browns, the Steelers deployed former Wisconsin nose tackle Keeanu Benton, defensive end Isaiahh Loudermilk, and linebackers Nick Herbig and T.J. Watt on the front four.

While all four playmakers have contributed to the Steelers’ defense during virtually every game this season, the foursome rarely lines up on the same snap. Both Watt and Benton start for Pittsburgh, Herbig serves as Alex Highsmith’s backup at strong-side linebacker and Loudermilk rotates in behind Larry Ogunjobi.

Another connection between the four UW alumni revolves around their time at Wisconsin. All four players suited up at Camp Randall under former Badger head coach Paul Chryst from 2015-22.

Here’s a look at the four former Badgers gearing up for a few snaps together on Sunday:

Watt, as he tends to do, impacted the contest with a pair of quarterback hits and a tackle for loss. Loudermilk pitched in with a tackle, and Benton snagged his first career interception in the win over Jameis Winston’s Browns.

With the win, the Steelers now move to 10-3 on the season with four contests remaining on the 2024 season. Their next match — a Dec. 15 showdown with the 11-2 Philadelphia Eagles.

WATCH: Former Wisconsin defensive end blocks field goal vs. Cowboys

WATCH: Former Wisconsin defensive end blocks field goal vs. Cowboys

Former Wisconsin defensive end Isaiahh Loudermilk came up big for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football.

On a team littered with former Badgers, including defensive talents T.J. Watt, Nick Herbig and Keeanu Benton, Loudermilk made one of the most impactful plays in the Steelers’ narrow loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

With 8:51 minutes remaining in the third quarter, Loudermilk elevated at the defensive line to deny Brandon Aubrey’s 38-yard field goal attempt. Dallas recovered the block, but the play provided quarterback Justin Fields and company an opportunity to add to its 10-6 lead in the second half.

The Steelers failed to capitalize, however, and enabled Dallas to take a 13-10 edge in the fourth frame. Cowboy quarterback Dan Prescott would go on to lead the game-winning drive with just 20 seconds to spare to clinch the 20-17 victory.

Outside of the blocked field goal, Loudermilk did not record any defensive statistics on Sunday night. Still, his presence alongside Benton and Watt certainly impacted how the Cowboys operated offensively.

At Wisconsin, Loudermilk played in 40 games from 2017-20 with 26 starts at defensive end. He recorded 63 tackles, 11.5 TFLs, 7.5 sacks and nine pass breakups for the Badgers during his collegiate tenure.

Badger Countdown: Defensive lineman selected 49th overall in 2023 Draft

College football is on the horizon and there are now only 49 days until Luke Fickell and his Badgers’ opener against Buffalo on Sept. 2.

College football is on the horizon and there are now only 49 days until Luke Fickell and his Badgers opener against Buffalo on Sept. 2. After four seasons with Wisconsin, defensive tackle Keeanu Benton was selected 49th overall (second round) by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Benton will head to Pittsburgh after compiling 81 tackles, including nine sacks, over his four campaigns in Madison. He also added four pass deflections, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries over his 44 total contests with the Badgers.

The 6-foot-4, 315-plus-pound athlete will now join a Steelers defensive unit that includes former Badgers T.J. Watt and Isaiahh Loudermilk amongst others.

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Badger Countdown: Number 95 moves on to the NFL

As the 2023 college football season slowly approaches, the Badgers are 95 days away from taking on Buffalo in their season opener Sept. 2. 

As the start of the 2023 college football season slowly approaches, the Wisconsin Badgers are 95 days away from taking on Buffalo in their season opener Sept. 2.

After four seasons with Wisconsin, defensive lineman Keeanu Benton will make the leap to the pros following his selection 49th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Prior to joining the Badgers, Benton was a superstar wrestler for Janesville High School, earning himself a full-ride scholarship to play defensive line for Paul Chryst at Wisconsin after spending one day with the coach.

The 6-foot-4, 315-pound athlete went on to start 39 games over his four campaigns in Madison, racking up 81 total tackles, including nine sacks. Additionally, he was able to force two fumbles and recover two others while deflecting four passes during his career.

Benton will now join former teammates defensive lineman Isaiahh Loudermilk and safety Scott Nelson in Pittsburgh as well as fellow draftee and former Badger Nick Herbig (4th round, 132nd overall).

In total, the Steelers have six former Wisconsin football players, also rostering both T.J. Watt and Derek Watt.

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Badger Countdown: Former number 97 entering year three in NFL

As the Badger football season closes in, we are now 97 days away from the team’s first contest of the year Sept. 2 against Buffalo.

As the Badger football season closes in, we are now 97 days away from the team’s first contest of the year Sept. 2 against Buffalo. There have been many impactful players to wear number 97 in the history of Wisconsin football, but one in particular is entering his third NFL season.

Defensive lineman Isaiahh Loudermilk spent four seasons with the Badgers from 2017-2020, racking up 62 total tackles, including eight sacks, while also deflecting eight passes and forcing two fumbles over 31 career games.

He was a big part of the defensive effort during his time in Madison, going 3-1 in bowl games while most notably winning the 2017 Orange Bowl over Miami (FL).

Loudermilk went on to be selected in the 5th round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Over his first two seasons in the league, he has combined to make 30 tackles, including a sack, while deflecting three passes over 26 games (five starts).

Now in 2023, Loudermilk will be joined by two former teammates in defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (2nd round) and linebacker Nick Herbig (4th round), who were also picked by the Steelers.

National reactions: Eagles move to 7-0 after 35-13 win over Steelers

Here’s the national reaction to the Philadelphia Eagles’ 35-13 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8

The Eagles moved to 7-0 for the first time since 2004 with a dominant 35-13 win over the Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field.

Jalen Hurts threw three touchdown passes to A.J Brown in the first half and finishes with 285 yards passing and four touchdowns as Philadelphia overcame a slow first-quarter start.

A.J. Brown had six receptions for 156 yards and three scores, as Pittsburgh (2-6) could not contain the physical wide receiver.

Here’s what the national media is saying heading into Week 9.

Studs and duds from Eagles 35-13 win over the Steelers

Looking at the studs and duds from the Philadelphia Eagles’ 35-13 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8

The Eagles are 7-0 and roaring toward the postseason after an impressive 35-13 win over the Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday.

Jalen Hurts tossed four 25+ yard touchdowns on the day, and A.J. Brown had three huge scores through the air to help Philadelphia stay undefeated.

It’s the tenth straight win for Hurts at quarterback, and the Eagles will head to Houston on a short week with another mini-bye ahead.

Here are your studs and duds from Week 8.

Eagles snap count vs. Steelers: Breakdown, observations from Week 8

Here’s a look at the snap count and playing time usage from the Philadelphia Eagles’ 35-13 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8

Philadelphia moved to 7-0 for the first time since 2004 with a dominant 35-13 win over the Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field.

Third-year quarterback Jalen Hurts tossed three touchdown passes to A.J Brown in the first half and finished with 285 yards passing and four touchdowns as the undefeated Eagles overcame a slow first-quarter start.

Brown had six receptions for 156 yards and three scores, as Pittsburgh (2-6) could not contain the physical wide receiver.

Here’s the snap count for Sunday’s win.

What the Eagles are saying after a 35-13 win over Steelers in Week 8

Here’s what the Philadelphia Eagles are saying after moving to 7-0 on the season following a 35-13 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers

The Eagles are 7-0 and headed to Houston with the Phillies undefeated after a 35-13 win over the Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday.

Jalen Hurts finished with 285 yards and four touchdowns, including three to star wideout A.J. Brown.

Brown had six receptions for 156 yards, and Philadelphia will face the Texans on Thursday night giving the team a short week before another mini-bye.

Here’s what the Eagles are saying after Sunday’s impressive win.

Instant analysis of Eagles 35-13 win over the Steelers in Week 8

The Philadelphia Eagles are undefeated and the third team in franchise history to start 7-0 after a 35-13 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8 at Lincoln Financial Field

Philadelphia moved to 7-0 for the first time since 2004 with a dominant 35-13 win over the Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field.

Jalen Hurts threw three touchdown passes to A.J Brown in the first half and finishes with 285 yards passing and four touchdowns as the undefeated Eagles overcame a slow first-quarter start.

A.J. Brown had six receptions for 156 yards and three scores, as Pittsburgh (2-6) could not contain the physical wide receiver.

Here’s an instant analysis of the 35-13 win.