No position on the University of Wisconsin football team's offense has as many question marks as tight end. This group hasn’t had enough players available and contributing to be considered deep in more than five years, and fall camp marked the start of what may be a make-or-break year for a number of Wisconsin’s tight ends. Add to that the late decisions by Clay Cundiff and Jack Eschenbach to not attend training camp, and tight end became the thinnest position on offense.
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Photos: Wisconsin football's first fall camp practice at UW-Platteville
Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Jason Maitre (23) celebrates during the first day of training camp at Butch Leitl Field in Platteville, Wis., Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) makes a pass during the first day of training camp at Butch Leitl Field in Platteville, Wis., Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (1) makes a one-handed catch during the first day of training camp at Butch Leitl Field in Platteville, Wis., Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell participates in first day of training camp at Butch Leitl Field in Platteville, Wis., Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Will Pauling (19) smiles at D.J. Stubbs, offensive graduate assistant, during the first day of training camp at Butch Leitl Field in Platteville, Wis., Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers defensive coordinator Mike Tressel low-fives Wisconsin Badgers defensive end Rodas Johnson (56) during the first day of training camp at Butch Leitl Field in Platteville, Wis., Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell laughs with his players during the first day of training camp at Butch Leitl Field in Platteville, Wis., Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Chris Brooks Jr. (84) smiles during the first day of training camp at Butch Leitl Field in Platteville, Wis., Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Nick Evers (7), Myles Burkett (16), Tanner Mordecai (8), Braedyn Locke (18) quarterback Cole Lacrue (17) participate in the first day of training camp at Butch Leitl Field in Platteville, Wis., Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Kaden Johnson (52) speaks with linebacker Marty Strey (32) during the first day of training camp at Butch Leitl Field in Platteville, Wis., Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (1) sprints to catch a pass during the first day of training camp at Butch Leitl Field in Platteville, Wis., Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Chris Brooks Jr. (84) catches a pass during the first day of training camp at Butch Leitl Field in Platteville, Wis., Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers defensive coordinator Mike Tressel smiles during the first day of training camp at Butch Leitl Field in Platteville, Wis., Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers offensive coordinator Phil Longo speaks to his players during the first day of training camp at Butch Leitl Field in Platteville, Wis., Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Alex Moeller (30) attempts to catch a pass during the first day of training camp at Butch Leitl Field in Platteville, Wis., Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Ross Gengler (53) participates in the first day of training camp at Butch Leitl Field in Platteville, Wis., Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (1) makes a one-handed catch during the first day of training camp at Butch Leitl Field in Platteville, Wis., Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony II (86) runs the ball during the first day of training camp at Butch Leitl Field in Platteville, Wis., Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers tight end Angel Toombs (81) runs the ball during the first day of training camp at Butch Leitl Field in Platteville, Wis., Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jordan Turner (54) participates in the first day of training camp at Butch Leitl Field in Platteville, Wis., Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers tight end Cole Dakovich (48) runs the ball during the first day of training camp at Butch Leitl Field in Platteville, Wis., Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Defensive player participate in the first day of training camp at Butch Leitl Field in Platteville, Wis., Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers tight end Jack Pugh (89) runs the ball during the first day of training camp at Butch Leitl Field in Platteville, Wis., Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
