A former Badger is now the highest-paid right tackle in the NFL
The Wisconsin pipeline to the National Football League is as strong as it has ever been, especially along the offensive line.
What there haven’t been many of, though, are first-round picks. The last two came two picks apart and four full years ago: T.J. Watt at No. 30 and Ryan Ramczyk at No. 32.
The former has not yet received his second NFL contract. The latter just signed a new deal with the New Orleans Saints that made him the highest-paid right tackle in the NFL.
More on Saints’ offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk signing a five-year, $96 million extension that includes $60 million guaranteed and makes him the new highest-paid right tackle in football.https://t.co/2rQ8qFNO2c
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 30, 2021
Ramczyk has played in all but one game since entering the league in 2017, earning first-team All-Pro honors after his best season in 2019.
The former Wisconsin walk-on is locked into a deal with the Saints that includes five years, $96.2 million and $60 million guaranteed.
I guess the offensive line recruiting script is already written for Paul Chryst, Joe Rudolph and the Wisconsin football program.
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