Wisconsin may not be the first school that comes to mind when you think of first round picks in the NFL Draft as even the program’s…
Michael Bennett (27th overall in 2001)
Kansas City Chiefs running back Michael Bennett (26) runs with tight end Kris Wilson (84) leading the way against the Minnesota Vikings in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
Michael Bennett rode a 310 carry, 1681 yard and 11 touchdown junior season into a first round selection in the 2001 draft.
The Wisconsin native ended up actually having a longer NFL career than his predecessor at Wisconsin, Ron Dayne. He finished his career having played on five different teams with a final tally of 3703 rushing yards, 13 rushing touchdowns and 1294 receiving yards in ten seasons.
