Our friends at DraftWire recently put together their latest four round NFL mock draft, and while there where no Badgers included in the first round, both Zack Baun and Jonathan Taylor flew off the board soon after. Here is where the Badgers taken in the four round mock draft landed.
Zack Baun — 36th overall pick to the New York Giants
There will be no question on draft day as to who the top two Badgers off the board are, but there is a question surrounding who goes first. In the latest mock draft, it was Baun off the board first. The former Wisconsin ‘backer has seen himself climbing up draft boards following a sensational senior season and solid combine performance. Baun racked up 12.5 sacks this past season in Madison. The Giants have needs all over their defense, and Baun would certainly be able to compete for a significant role as a rookie.
Jonathan Taylor — 39th overall pick to the Miami Dolphins
Taylor going at 39 feels about average in terms of where we have seen him placed over this past week. Some see the two-time Doak Walker award winner as a late day one guy, although early day two seems more likely. Heading to Miami makes sense, as the Dolphins, like the Giants, are a team with needs everywhere, including at the running back position. Miami would be an opportunity for Taylor to be a three down back as a rookie.
Here is where the rest of the Badgers fell:
Tyler Biadasz — 85th overall pick to the LA Rams
Chris Orr — 129th overall pick to the Baltimore Ravens
Qunitez Cephus — 141st overall pick to the Miami Dolphins