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Wisconsin quarterback Tyler Van Dyke makes a pass in front of offensive coordinator Phil Longo during spring practice Thursday at the McClain Center.
Photos: Wisconsin football hosts third spring practice
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Trech Kekahuna (12) catches a pass during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Nick Evers (7) makes a pass during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers participate in the third spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell blows the whistle during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin linebacker Jake Chaney speaks with defensive coordinator Mike Tressel during spring practice Thursday at the McClain Center.
Wisconsin Badgers defensive lineman James Thompson Jr. (90), defensive lineman Cade McDonald (96), defensive end Ben Barten (68) and teammates participate in spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker John Pius (0) participates during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony II (86) catches a pass during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Quincy Burroughs (5) catches a pass during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Anelu Lafaele (51) participates during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Quincy Burroughs (5) catches a pass during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Mabrey Mettauer (11) makes a pass during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin quarterback Braedyn Locke makes a pass during Thursday's spring practice at the McClain Center.
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (10) makes a pass during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers safeties and co-defensive coordinator Alex Grinch leads his players during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin outside linebacker Leon Lowery Jr., a transfer from Syracuse, has emerged as one of the early stars from spring practices.
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Bryson Green (9) catches a pass during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers safety Preston Zachman (14) participates during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin quarterback Tyler Van Dyke makes a pass in front of offensive coordinator Phil Longo during spring practice Thursday at the McClain Center.
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (10) participates during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (10) participates during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receivers coach Kenny Guiton during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) makes a pass infront of Wisconsin Badgers offensive coordinator Phil Longo during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Garrison Solliday (45) participates during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver C.J. Williams (4) catches a pass during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Cole LaCrue (17) participates during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers offensive coordinator Phil Longo participates ]during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers outside linebackers/special teams coach Matt Mitchell participates during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers outside linebackers/special teams coach Matt Mitchell participates during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers safety Hunter Wohler (24), safety Charlie Jarvis (34), safety Braedyn Moore (20), safety Jackson Trudgeon (43), cornerback Michael Mack (7) and cornerback Max Lofy (12) participate during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Tackett Curtis (4) participates during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean (10) participates during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Jace Arnold (22) participates during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Will Pauling (6) catches a pass during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers cornerback A.J. Tisdell (29) participates during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Aaron Witt (59) participates during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Haakon Anderson (27) participates during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Tommy McIntosh (15) catches a pass during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Tyrell Henry (14) catches a pass during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Davion Thomas-Kumpula (23) catches a pass during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receivers Quincy Burroughs (5), Vinny Anthony II (86), Haakon Anderson (27), Alex Moeller (30) and Davion Thomas-Kumpula (23) participate during spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 4, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL

