Editor’s note: BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin is picking the best University of Wisconsin football players at each jersey number, updating a project he helped complete in 2008. Today he looks closer at numbers 60 through 69.
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Tyler Biadasz was a first-team All-American and won the Rimington Trophy, awarded to the best center in the nation, in 2019.
Michael Deiter earned first-team All-Big Ten honors at two positions: left tackle as a junior, and left guard as a senior. He played center earlier in his career.
Ryan Ramczyk was eligible for only one season at UW. But he made the most of it, earning first-team All-America honors as a senior left tackle in 2016.
Gabe Carimi was a four-year starter at left tackle for the Badgers and won the Outland Trophy as a senior in 2010.
Photos: Wisconsin football's last spring practice
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver C.J. Williams (4) runs the ball against safeties Austin Brown (9) and Hunter Wohler (24) during the last spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Keontez Lewis (3) catches a pass against cornerback Alexander Smith (11) during the last spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
UW coach Luke Fickell watches his players during the last spring practice on April 27 at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin Badgers tight end Jack Eschenbach (82) runs the ball during the last spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) catches a pass against cornerback Alexander Smith (11) during the last spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Riley Mahlman (71), offensive coordinator Phil Longo, Jack Nelson (79), and wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) participate in the last spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers safety Preston Zachman (14) attempts to stop running back Grover Bortolotti (43) during the last spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Skyler Bell (11) attempts to catch a pass against safety Preston Zachman (14) and cornerback Jace Arnold (22) during the last spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wide receiver Skyler Bell is moving to the slot this season.
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Quincy Burroughs (5) runs the ball against safety Braedyn Moore (20) during the last spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Will Pauling (19) catches a pass against linebacker Jordan Turner (54) during the last spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Cole LaCrue (17) participates in the last spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (1) runs the ball during the last spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (1) runs the ball against linebacker Maema Njongmeta (55) during the last spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
UW linebacker Maema Njongmeta signals during the final spring practice Thursday at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin Badgers linebackers Jake Chaney (36), Tatum Grass (39) and T.J. Bollers (3) participate in the last spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers tight end J.T. Seagreaves (41) runs the ball during the last spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Quincy Burroughs (5) smiles after catching a pass during the last spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Will Pauling (19) runs the ball against linebackers Darryl Peterson (17) and Jordan Turner (54) during the last spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell speaks with the media after the last spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back coach Devon Spalding watches his players during the last spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers fullback Riley Nowakowski (37) catches a pass against safety Hunter Wohler (24) during the last spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers offensive coordinator Phil Longo participates in the last spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Quality control special teams and defense coach Spencer Rymiszewski participates the last spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver C.J. Williams (4) participates in the last spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers safety Preston Zachman (14) participates in the last spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) participates in the last spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers cornerback coach Paul Haynes speaks to cornerback Alexander Smith (11) during the last spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jake Chaney (36), safety Bryce Carey (37) participate in the last spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers olb Jeff Pietrowski Jr. (44) runs the ball during the last spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Cade Yacamelli (25) participates in the last spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
