After laying out the Wisconsin Badgers’ 2021 projected offensive depth chart earlier today we now move to the defensive side of the football.
In recent weeks the Wisconsin football program has seen star ILB Jack Sanborn, starting OLB Noah Burks and starting CB Caesar Williams announce their decisions to return to Madison and play next season.
Related: Wisconsin football seniors 2021 roster decision tracker
Despite the returning production, however, the unit has some holes to fill with starting DEs Isaiahh Loudermilk and Garrett Rand, starting CB Rachad Wildgoose and starting S Eric Burrell gone after the 2020 season.
If there’s ever a man for the job it’s Jim Leonhard, as the Badgers have had a top-10 defense in every season except one since he took over as defensive coordinator.
So, even though we know the defense is in the best hands possible, here is version 1.0 of the Badgers’ 2021 defensive depth chart:
For 2020 season review: