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Photos: Wisconsin football hosts fifth spring practice
Wisconsin cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean, left, and wide receiver Grady O'Neill compete during spring football practice Tuesday at the McClain Center.
Wisconsin offensive lineman Joe Brunner (56) and tight end Grant Stec (85) participate a drill during Tuesday's spring football practice at the McClain Center.
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver C.J. Williams (4) catches a pass during spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) looks to pass during spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell watches his players during spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (10)Â participates during spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin wide receiver Will Pauling broke out in his first season after transferring from Cincinnati. He has broken out of his shell, too, and endeared himself to Madison.
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) makes a pass during spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers defensive lineman Mike Jarvis (97) and linebacker T.J. Bollers (3) participate during spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Kyan Berry-Johnson (22) and cornerback Jonas Duclona (21) participate during spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers tight end Grant Stec (85) and tight end Riley Nowakowski (37) participate during spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers tight end Riley Nowakowski (37) participates during spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Mabrey Mettauer (11) and running back Nate White (20) participate during spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin wide receiver Will Pauling catches a pass during spring football practice. He enters his second season more upbeat after a breakout season and getting acclimated to Madison.
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (10) participates during spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Bryson Green (9) catches a pass during spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers defensive lineman Jamel Howard Jr. (91) participates during spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers offensive line coach AJ Blazek speaks to his players during spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers safety Braedyn Moore (20) participates during spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers cornerbacks coach Paul Haynes speaks to his players during spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean (10) participates during spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Jonas Duclona (21) participates during spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers tight end Grant Stec (85) participates during spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers tight end Jackson McGohan (87) participates during spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Tyrell Henry (14) catches a pass during spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers tight end Rob Booker II (89) participates during spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Bryson Green (9) catches a pass during spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Will Pauling (6) catches a pass during spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receivers Bryson Green (9) and Will Pauling (6) participate in spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Nate White (20) and quarterback Mabrey Mettauer (11) look at a coach during spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers cornerback A.J. Tisdell (29) participates during spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell speaks to the media after spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell speaks to the media after spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell speaks to the media after spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell speaks to the media after spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Jonas Duclona (21) participates during spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Amare Snowden (16) participates during spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL

