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10 names to know after Wisconsin football's spring practices

  • Colten Bartholomew
  • Apr 30, 2023
  • Apr 30, 2023 Updated Aug 20, 2023

The Wisconsin football team got a new look and fresh faces emerged on both sides of the ball this spring. Here’s a look at 10 players fans should know.

QB Braedyn Locke

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Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) participates in spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL

SAMANTHA MADAR STATE JOURNAL

No: 18

Year: Redshirt freshman

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RB Cade Yacamelli

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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. 

JAKE KOCOROWSKI, BadgerExtra

No: 25

Year: Redshirt freshman

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C Jake Renfro

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UW offensive lineman Jake Renfro participates in Saturday's spring practice at the McClain Center.

SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL

No: 57

Year: Redshirt junior

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TE Jack Pugh

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Tight end Jack Pugh catches a throw during the University of Wisconsin's eighth spring practice Tuesday morning inside Camp Randall Stadium.

JAKE KOCOROWSKI

No: 89

Year: Redshirt sophomore

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WR Keontez Lewis

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Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Keontez Lewis (3) participates in spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 13, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL

SAMANTHA MADAR STATE JOURNAL

No: 3

Year: Junior

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DL Darian Varner

Temple Football

Temple defensive lineman Darian Varner in action against Rutgers last season.

Associated Press

No: 19

Year: Redshirt junior

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ILB Jake Chaney

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Linebacker Jake Chaney works out during Thursday's practice at the McClain Center.

SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL

No: 36

Year: Junior

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OLB Jeff Pietrowski Jr.

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Michigan State defensive end Jeff Pietrowski (47) in action during the second half against Indiana in 2021.

Associated Press

No: 44

Year: Redshirt junior

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CB Jason Maitre

Jason Maitre

UW cornerback Jason Maitre (23) participates in spring practice on April 13 at Camp Randall Stadium.

SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL

No: 23

Year: Redshirt senior

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S Hunter Wohler

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Wisconsin Badgers safety Hunter Wohler (24) participates in spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 13, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL

SAMANTHA MADAR STATE JOURNAL

No: 24

Year: Junior

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