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Former Wisconsin specialist signs with Green Bay Packers as undrafted free agent

Wisconsin’s starting LS has his NFL home:

Former Wisconsin long snapper Peter Bowden signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent after the conclusion of the 2024 NFL draft.

Bowden was Wisconsin’s primary long snapper for the last three seasons. He amassed 39 starts at the position and was a finalist for the Patrick Mannelly Award (the nation’s best long snapper) in 2023.

Related: Which Wisconsin Badgers will be selected in the 2025 NFL draft?

Bowden joins a Packers team that is on the rise with young quarterback Jordan Love under center. After low expectations entering the year, the team was on the doorstep of the 2023 NFC Championship game. Many look at 2024 as a breakthrough season for the team.

Veteran Matt Orzech is listed as the Packers’ current long snapper. Maybe Bowden can impress the coaches early and push him for the job.

Bowden is one of several former Badgers to sign after the conclusion of the 2024 NFL draft — that after only three were selected during the event.

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Packers signing Wisconsin long snapper Peter Bowden following 2024 draft

The Green Bay Packers are signing Wisconsin long snapper Peter Bowden as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL draft.

The Green Bay Packers are signing Wisconsin long snapper Peter Bowden as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL draft, according to Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Bowden should get a legitimate opportunity to compete for a 53-man roster spot at long snapper against incumbent Matt Orzech, who had an up and down first season in Green Bay.

Bowden (6-2, 237) was a Patrick Mannelly Award finalist in 2023 and semifinalist in 2022. The award is given to the nation’s best long snapper every year.

A San Diego native and top long snapping recruit, Bowden ended up playing in 39 games over three seasons with the Badgers.

Bowden was Dane Brugler’s No. 1 rated long snapper in the draft class and the only long snapper given a draftable grade.

Bowden participated at the Senior Bowl.

How former Wisconsin Badgers performed in the 2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl

How former Wisconsin Badgers performed in the 2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl

The Wisconsin football program sent just two alumni to the Reese’s Senior Bowl this year — versatile offensive lineman Tanor Bortolini and long snapper Peter Bowden.

Bortolini made some headlines throughout the week with his work during the open practices. Bowden, on the other hand, flew more under the radar as there isn’t much focus paid to long snappers.

In the game itself, which took place earlier today, the National Team defeated the American Team 16-7. Bortolini and Bowden both were victorious on the National Team, Bortolini seeing time at both guard positions and center while Bowden snapped for several kicking situations.

Related: Power ranking all 18 Big Ten football programs after the 2023 season

Bortolini’s value is in his versatility and experience at multiple positions, so consider it a positive sign that he played all across the line during the game. I’m no draft expert, but it appears many are applying a ‘sleeper’ tag to his status.

Both former Badgers are sure to be in action during Wisconsin’s NFL Pro Day later next month.

Another Badger declares for NFL Draft

Wisconsin loses another player to NFL Draft

The Badgers have had a handful of players declare for the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft as long snapper Peter Bowden announced his intentions to do so Wednesday.

Bowden just wrapped up his redshirt senior year with Wisconsin, a campaign in which he was named a finalist for the Patrick Mannelly Award, given to the top long snapper in college football.

Although he may not be as notable as some of the other players who declared for the draft like running back Braelon Allen and linebacker Maema Njongmeta, Bowden is another guy who chose Madison as his home for multiple years and is attempting to fulfill his dream of going pro.

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A Wisconsin Badger named to Senior Bowl All-American Team

A Wisconsin Badger named to Senior Bowl All-American Team

Wisconsin long snapper Peter Bowden was selected to the 2023 Senior Bowl All-American Team earlier this week. He joins a group of specialists that includes Ray Guy Award winner punter Tory Taylor, college football’s all-time points leader kicker Will Reichard and punt and kick returner Ainias Smith.

Bowden got to Wisconsin in 2019, though did not play until 2021. He has then been the Badgers’ long-snapper for all of its games since then, starting 13 games in 2021, 13 in 2022 and 12 so far in 2023.

He is one of only eight Big Ten players on the Senior Bowl All-American Team, joining Michigan RB Blake Corum, Ohio State TE Cade Stover, Penn State OT Olumuyiwa Fashanu, Illinois DT Jer’Zhan Newton, Michigan CB Mike Sainristil, Minnesota S Tyler Nubin and, again, Iowa P Tory Taylor.

Wisconsin Football congratulates six college graduates

Six outstanding football student athletes earned their degree this weekend.

The Wisconsin Football team is gearing up for a much-anticipated 2023 campaign with new head coach Luke Fickell taking over for his first full season at the helm. That being said, some of the returning athletes and some that have gone on to the next level earned one of life’s highest honors this weekend, they became graduates of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

In what was a tumultuous 2022 season for the Badgers, the team finished 7-6 and won the Guaranteed Rate Bowl in December over Oklahoma State. Operating under both Paul Chryst and Jim Leonhard at head coach, the team had to be level-headed in the tough year.

Balancing both athletics and academics is certainly no easy feat, here’s each of the athletes that were honored for their degrees on the Badgers’ official Twitter:

Projecting Wisconsin’s 2020 Spring Special Teams Depth Chart

What will Wisconsin’s 2020 spring depth chart for specialists look like when the Badgers start spring practice?

Wisconsin’s special teams in 2020 will see a complete overhaul mostly because of graduation as the Badgers lose their top two punters in Anthony Lotti and Connor Allen, in addition to kickoff specialist Zach Hintze as all three graduated. Wisconsin also lost kickoff returner Aron Cruickshank as he transferred to Rutgers. In total Wisconsin only returns three starters from last year’s special teams unit in Collin Larsh who handled PAT’s and field goals, long snapper Adam Bay, and punt returner, Jack Dunn.

In this Badgers Wire feature, we project what the spring depth chart on special teams will look like when the Badgers open up spring practice.

Projected Spring Depth Chart Punter: 1. Conor Schlichting

Conor Schlichting who will be a redshirt junior next season has yet to register a punt in a game for Wisconsin. The Madison native will be the only punter on Wisconsin’s roster when spring practice opens up. The Badgers did sign Jack Van Dyke who could possibly challenge Schlichting at punter but Van Dyke won’t be on campus until the summer.

Projected Spring Depth Chart Place Kicker: 1. Collin Larsh 2. Joe Stoll

Larsh handled PAT’s and field goals for the majority of last season and with him going 12-for-18 on his field goal attempts he once again will be favored to handle both duties in 2020. Stoll from Wooster High School in Ohio will be a freshman as consistency will be key in whether or not Stoll can challenge Larsh for the placekicking duties.

Projected Spring Depth Chart Kickoffs: 1. Collin Larsh 2. Blake Wilcox

Since Paul Chryst has arrived at Wisconsin the Badgers have used one kicker responsible for PAT’s and field goals and another kicker for kickoffs. The Badgers may not elect to use Larsh on kickoffs as special teams coach Chris Haering may want to find a role for Blake Wilcox if he shows over spring that he’s deserving of a role. Wilcox will be a redshirt freshman next season as he was an Under Armour All-American in 2018.

Projected Spring Depth Chart Long Snapper: 1. Adam Bay 2. Peter Bowden

Adam Bay was consistent in his snaps all season and once again will be the Badgers starting long snapper for a fourth straight season. Peter Bowden was one of three true freshmen to appear in the two-deep on the depth chart last season.

Projected Spring Depth Chart Holder: 1. Conor Schlichting 2. Joe Stoll

Connor Allen handled the holder’s duties over the last four seasons. This responsibility won’t be decided in spring as it will be figured out over fall camp. But it will come down to whoever can handle Bay’s snaps and get the ball down quickly in order for Larsh to be able to get off clean and accurate kicks. Spring will be the first important step in creating consistency and chemistry in this area.

Projected Spring Depth Chart Punt Returner: 1. Jack Dunn 2. Danny Davis

Dunn statistically was able to improve as a punt returner from his sophomore season to his junior year. Dunn last year averaged 8.3 yards per return, which was up from the 5.5 yards he averaged as a redshirt sophomore. Dunn has proven to be consistent in this area and has earned the trust of the coaches. Danny Davis only returned six punts a season ago for an average of 7.5 yards per return.

Projected Spring Depth Chart Kickoff Returner: 1. Faion Hicks 2. Stephan Bracey

Wisconsin fans saw what a dynamic return man can do to help an offense as Aron Cruickshank excelled in this area a season ago. With Cruickshank transferring to Rutgers the Badgers will be tasked to find his replacement. Faion Hicks was listed as his backup a season ago but he never returned a kickoff. Haering will try a combination of players over spring and fall camp to try and find the best replacement for Cruickshank.