Wisconsin’s 2020 defense played at a Big Ten-winning caliber, something we’ve grown accustomed to seeing recently under defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard.
Inside linebackers Leo Chenal and Jack Sanborn combined for a whopping 98 tackles, 2 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles, 10 tackles-for-loss and 4 sacks. They’ll likely be back at an all-conference level when the season kicks off in September.
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The secondary experienced some up-and-down performances, but the entire group returns minus Eric Burrell.
The only real question on the unit is what happens at defensive end with Isaiahh Loudermilk and Garrett Rand both gone to the NFL. There are many options to fill their shoes and recreate their impact, we just are yet to see who exactly those players will be.
Here is the summer edition of our depth chart projection for the 2021 Wisconsin Badgers: