This redshirt freshman is a bright spot in the backfield for the Wisconsin football team
Colten Bartholomew
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University of Wisconsin running backs Braelon Allen and Chez Mellusi discuss fellow tailback Cade Yacamelli, who has emerged during the Badgers' spring practices.
Running back Cade Yacamelli runs a route during the UW's fifth spring practice Tuesday. Yacamelli has shown speed and receiving skill that could make him an ideal change-of-pace back behind returners Braelon Allen and Chez Mellusi.
Photos: Wisconsin football grinds through 5th spring practice
Nose tackle Curt Neal takes part in position drills during the UW's fifth spring practice Tuesday.
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Defensive lineman Rodas Johnson takes part in position drills during the UW's spring practice Tuesday.
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Wide receiver Chimere Dike takes part in position drills during the UW's spring practice Tuesday.
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Wide receiver CJ Williams takes part in position drills during the UW's spring practice Tuesday.
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Wide receiver Keontez Lewis takes part in position drills during the UW's spring practice Tuesday.
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Wide receiver Tommy McIntosh takes part in position drills during the UW's spring practice Tuesday.
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Wide receiver Skyler Bell takes part in position drills during the UW's spring practice Tuesday.
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Wide receiver Bryson Green takes part in position drills during the UW's spring practice Tuesday.
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Wide receiver Will Pauling takes part in position drills during the UW's spring practice Tuesday.
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Offensive line coach Jack Bicknell Jr. position drills during the UW's spring practice Tuesday.
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Running back Cade Yacamelli runs a route during the UW's fifth spring practice Tuesday. Yacamelli has shown speed and receiving skill that could make him an ideal change-of-pace back behind returners Braelon Allen and Chez Mellusi.
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Assistant Greg Scruggs encourages Badgers defensive linemen during the UW's fifth spring practice Tuesday.
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Tight end Jack Eschenbach takes part in the UW's fifth spring practice Tuesday.
Running back Cade Yacamelli runs a route during the UW's fifth spring practice Tuesday. Yacamelli has shown speed and receiving skill that could make him an ideal change-of-pace back behind returners Braelon Allen and Chez Mellusi.