Wisconsin's Alex Hornibrook still sits atop the Badgers' quarterback depth chart, despite struggling to overcome a head injury over the second half of the season.
1. Alex Hornibrook, Sr.
2. Jack Coan, Jr.
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QUARTERBACK
RUNNING BACK
Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor will begin next season just 2,235 yards shy of breaking the FBS career rushing record.
1. Jonathan Taylor, Jr.
2. Garrett Groshek, Jr.
WIDE RECEIVER
Wisconsin wide receiver A.J. Taylor caught 32 passes for 521 yards with three touchdowns last season.Â
1. A.J. Taylor, Sr., and Kendric Pryor, Jr.
2. Danny Davis, Jr., and Jack Dunn, Jr.
TIGHT END
Wisconsin tight end Jake Ferguson caught 36 passes for 456 yards with four touchdowns last season.Â
1. Jake Ferguson, So.
2. Kyle Penniston, Sr.
OFFENSIVE LINE
Wisconsin center Tyler Biadasz, left, decided to put his NFL career on hold and return to Madison.Â
Left tackle:
1. Cole Van Lanen, Jr.
FULLBACK
Wisconsin's Mason Stokke switched from linebacker to fullback right before the 2018 season, becoming the No. 2 option behind senior Alec Ingold.Â
1. Mason Stokke, Jr.
2. Quan Easterling, Fr.
DEFENSIVE END
Wisconsin defensive end Isaiahh Loudermilk, center, could emerge as a star if he stays healthy next season.Â
1. Isaiahh Loudermilk, Jr., and Garrett Rand, Jr.
2. Matt Henningsen, So., and David Pfaff, Sr.
NOSE TACKLE
Wisconsin nose tackle Bryson Williams celebrates after the Badgers defeated the Miami Hurricanes, 35-3, in the Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 27, 2018, at Yankee Stadium in New York.
1. Bryson Williams, So.
2. Gunnar Roberge, Sr.
OUTSIDE LINEBACKER
Wisconsin outside linebacker Zack Baun, left, put himself in line for a starting job next season after showing improvement throughout his junior season.Â
1. Zack Baun, Sr., and Tyler Johnson, Sr.
2. Christian Bell, Jr., and Noah Burks, Jr.
INSIDE LINEBACKER
Wisconsin inside linebacker Chris Orr, left, has a chance to reestablish himself as one of the top players at his position as a senior.
1. Chris Orr, Sr., and Jack Sanborn, So.
2. Griffin Grady, Jr., and Mike Maskalunas, Jr.
CORNERBACK
Wisconsin cornerback Faion Hicks intercepts a pass in the third quarter of the Badgers' 34-3 win over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in the season opener Aug. 31, 2018, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison.Â
1. Faion Hicks, So., and Rachad Wildgoose, So.
2. Caesar Williams, Jr., and Deron Harrell, So.
SAFETY
Wisconsin safety Scott Nelson returns an interception in the third quarter of the Badgers' 45-14 win over the New Mexico Lobos on Sept. 8, 2018, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison.Â
1. Scott Nelson, So., and Eric Burrell, Jr.
2. Reggie Pearson, R-Fr., and Collin Wilder, Jr.
SPECIALISTS
Wisconsin's Anthony Lotti, right, could continue to battle with Connor Allen, not pictured, for punting duties next season, when they'll both be seniors.
Place kicker:
1. Collin Larsh, So.
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