Wisconsin’s first round draft picks since 2000

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…

Lee Evans (13th overall in 2004)

NFL: Houston Texans at Buffalo Bills
Houston Texans cornerback Dunta Robinson (23) tackles and keeps Buffalo Bills wide receiver Lee Evans (83) out of the end zone during a late 2nd quarter drive at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, Credit: Luc Leclerc-USA TODAY Sports

Lee Evans is one of the most decorated wide receivers to ever come through the Wisconsin program.

The Ohio native finished his college career with 3468 receiving yards and 27 touchdowns, his receiving yard tally good for fifth on the all-time Big Ten leaderboard.

His production was enough to get drafted 13th overall in 2004 by the Buffalo Bills.

The former Badger found success in the NFL as he played on the Bills for seven years before ending his career in 2011 with the Baltimore Ravens.

Evans finished his professional career with 381 catches, 6008 receiving yards and 43 touchdowns.