The Athletic’s draft analyst Dane Brugler ranked former Badgers defensive lineman Keeanu Benton, offensive lineman Joe Tippmann and edge rusher Nick Herbig in his top 100 guide ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Tippmann was ranked as Brugler’s top center in the 2023 draft class and the number 43 player overall. Described as a “weight-room warrior” with strong character reviews, the rangy big man ranks the highest of the Badger prospects.
Next, Keeanu Benton was ranked as the sixth best defensive tackle and the 56th best player total. Playing with “urgency and violence” reiterate that effort is not a problem and he’s described as having “powerful hands to mash centers”, particularly in the run game.
Finally, Nick Herbig is rated at the fifth best linebacker in the class and the 79th best player overall. Described as a competitor who is “wired a little differently”, Herbig’s take-off speed is expected to put blockers on their heels.
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Three Badgers cracked the top 100 on @dpbrugler's 2023 NFL Draft Guide for @TheAthletic. Let's take a look β¬οΈ@keeanu_benton | @JoeTippmann | @nickherbig_ pic.twitter.com/WSTafMabTB
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