Former Wisconsin Badger one of PFF’s 2024 NFL draft Sleeper Prospects
NFL draft preparation season is officially underway. The 2023 NFL season came to a close nine days ago, sparking the time of year when everybody becomes an NFL draft expert on the internet.
Wisconsin has a few NFL prospects this season, though none are in the headlines. Running back Braelon Allen leads the way, and is joined by offensive lineman Tanor Bortolini and inside linebacker Maema Njongmeta. All three project to be later-round picks or signed as undrafted free agents.
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ProFootballFocus’ recent piece on five sleepers to know entering the 2024 NFL draft did include a former Wisconsin Badger, however. Here are those prospects, along with their 2023 stats and projected round:
WR Anthony Gould -- Oregon State
2023 Stats: 44 receptions, 718 yards, two touchdowns, four carries, 22 rushing yards
NFL Draft Projection: UDFA
DJ Uiagalelei zips this pass to the speedy Anthony Gould! Right in stride for his explosive WR. pic.twitter.com/fUnemOePch
— Full-Time Dame 💰 (@DP_NFL) November 11, 2023
OG Mason McCormick -- South Dakota State
NFL Draft Projection: 3rd round
#SDSU IOL Mason McCormick had a really good week at the Shrine Bowl playing g both guard and center although he primarily played left guard with the Jackrabbits.
Physical interior linemen has excellent aiming points in the run game, can climb to second level. People mover. pic.twitter.com/Dprhfk1nP1
— Devin Jackson (@RealD_Jackson) February 17, 2024
DL Khristian Boyd -- Northern Iowa
2023 Stats: 38 tackles, 2.5 sacks, one pass deflected
NFL Draft Projection: 5th round
Last year, DTs Kobie Turner and Brodric Martin went from major #NFLCombine snubs after domain weeks at the @ShrineBowl into top-100 overall draft picks.
Turner ended up being a DROTY runner up.
Three STRONG candidates this year:
Khristian Boyd. Jowon Briggs. Evan Anderson👀📽️ pic.twitter.com/Nvvq54lP56— Eric Galko (@EricGalko) February 13, 2024
CB Qwan'tez Stiggers -- Toronto Argonauts (CFL)
2023 Stats (CFL): 53 tackles, five interceptions
NFL Draft Projection: 5th round
CFL Rookie of the Year Qwan’tez Stiggers is all over this rep at the East-West Shrine Bowl. The Argos star practically runs the route for the WR. pic.twitter.com/Dr7VaDSzvJ
— Bobby Football (@Rob__Paul) January 29, 2024
RB Isaac Guerendo -- Louisville (via Wisconsin)
2023 Stats: 132 carries, 810 yards, 11 touchdowns
NFL Draft Projection: UDFA
ISAAC. GUERENDO. HOUSE. CALL.
pic.twitter.com/dYULWN9OWn— Barstool Louisville (@BarstoolCards) November 10, 2023
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