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Bevy of returning players should bolster Wisconsin Badgers' 2020 defense
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Bevy of returning players should bolster Wisconsin Badgers' 2020 defense

  • Oct 9, 2020
  • Oct 9, 2020 Updated Apr 18, 2022

Replacing talented players is one thing, but the University of Wisconsin football team’s defense has to replace leadership and elite production from two departing seniors next season.

Zack Baun and Chris Orr both leave significant holes to fill for the Badgers, but the leadership void their departures create is something the unit will need to figure out quickly this offseason.

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DEFENSIVE LINE

Wisconsin Ohio State
JAY LaPRETE, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Key returners: Isaiahh Loudermilk (redshirt sr.), Garrett Rand (redshirt sr.), Matt Henningsen (redshirt jr.), Bryson Williams (jr.), Keeanu Benton (soph.).

Key departures: David Pfaff (graduation), Gunnar Roberge (graduation).

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INSIDE LINEBACKERS

Jack Sanborn photo
UW ATHLETICS

Key returners: Mike Maskalunas (redshirt sr.), Jack Sanborn (jr.), Leo Chenal (soph.).

Key departures: Chris Orr (graduation).

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OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS

Noah Burks - Wisconsin vs. Northwestern
STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL

Key returners: Noah Burks (redshirt sr.), Izayah Green-May (redshirt jr.).

Key departures: Zack Baun (graduation), Tyler Johnson (graduation), Christian Bell (transfer).

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CORNERBACKS

Wisconsin Minnesota
AARON LAVINSKY, STAR TRIBUNE VIA ASSOCIATED PRESS

Key returners: Caesar Williams (redshirt sr.), Faion Hicks (redshirt jr.), Deron Harrell (redshirt jr.), Rachad Wildgoose (jr.), Donte Burton (redshirt soph.), Semar Melvin (redshirt fr.).

Key departures: None.

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SAFETIES

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DAN SANGER, ICON SPORTSWIRE

Key returners: Eric Burrell (redshirt sr.), Collin Wilder (redshirt sr.), Madison Cone (sr.), Scott Nelson (redshirt jr.), Reggie Pearson (redshirt soph.), John Torchio (redshirt soph.).

Key departures: None.

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