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Why former Wisconsin football captain Keeanu Benton's NFL draft stock keeps rising

Colten Bartholomew
Mar 23, 2023
Mar 23, 2023 Updated Sep 27, 2023

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Former University of Wisconsin linebacker Nick Herbig talks about training at the "Bro Barn" in preparation for the NFL, training with Keeanu Benton during this process, and who he's looked to for advice during this time.

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The nerves were flowing through Keeanu Benton as he prepared for what amounted to a week-long, hands-on job interview.

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Photos: Former Wisconsin football players have homefield advantage for pro day

Benton Pro Day Position work action — Former UW nose tackle Keeanu Benton participates in position work during the Badgers' pro day event Thursday.
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Keeanu Benton Pro Day Position Work — Former UW nose tackle Keeanu Benton performs position drills Thursday during the Badgers' pro day event.
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Nick Herbig Pro Day position group work — Former UW linebacker Nick Herbig participates in position work during the Badgers' pro day event Thursday.
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Andy Vujnovich UW Pro Day 2023 — Former UW punter Andy Vujnovich prepares to perform in the broad jump Thursday at UW's pro day at the McClain Center. The Columbus native who started his college career at Division III Dubuque is looking to be the first Badgers specialist drafted since 2012.
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Andy Vujnovich Broad Jump Pro Day — Former UW punter Andy Vujnovich readies for the broad jump during the Badgers' pro day event Thursday.
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John Torchio Pro Day position work — Former UW safety John Torchio participates in position drill during the Badgers' pro day event Thursday.
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Nick Herbig smiling Post Pro Day — Former UW linebacker Nick Herbig during the Badgers' pro day event Thursday.
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Nick Herbig post Pro Day workout — Former UW linebacker Nick Herbig talks after participating in position drills during the Badgers' pro day event Thursday.
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Current former Wisconsin football DL at Pro Day — Current and former UW defensive linemen at Badgers' pro day event Thursday, from left: Gio Paez, David Pfaff, Rodas Johnson, Matt Henningsen, James Thompson Jr. and Cade McDonald.
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Cedric Dort Pro Day position work — Former UW cornerback Cedrick Dort Jr. participates in position work during the Badgers' pro day event Thursday.
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Keeanu Benton Pro Day position work 2 — Former UW nose tackle Keeanu Benton participates in position work during the Badgers' pro day event Thursday.
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