In 2021, the Wisconsin Badgers’ defense was one of the best in the country and was able to shut down its opponents with physical and suffocating defense.
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A huge part of this fantastic defense was the Badgers’ ability to wrap up, especially behind the line of scrimmage. This article is going to look at some of the Badgers’ leading tacklers from last season, who helped to make this defense so dominant.
There are several notable players included in the Badgers’ most prolific tacklers from last season like linebackers Leo Chenal and Jack Sanborn, as well as safety Scott Nelson.
Below are the Wisconsin Badgers’ leading tacklers from 2021: