Wisconsin football held its 2024 Pro Day on Friday afternoon, giving former Badgers one last chance to showcase their talent ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Badgers' projected 2024 draft class is missing a big headliner name. Running back Braeron Allen and offensive lineman Tanor Bortolini are the most likely to be taken in the draft, but neither is expected to be taken beyond the first two or three rounds.
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Despite this, Wisconsin's pro day is still crowded with former Badgers looking to take a shot at the next level. There was a large number of participants, with 31 out of 32 teams, excluding the Los Angeles Rams, sending scouts to check out promising players.
From Allen to quarterback Tanner Mordecai to tight end Hayden Lucci to long snapper Peter Bolden, here's how former Badgers performed at today's pro day.
QB Tanner Mordecai
January 1, 2024. Tampa, Florida, USA. Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai, 8, throws the ball during the first half of a game against the LSU Tigers at Raymond James Stadium. Required Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports
Mordecai ran the 40-yard dash in 4.46 seconds. This was a great performance for a quarterback. He also recorded a vertical jump of 36.5 inches, showcasing his athletic ability. This record could have ranked him No. 1 at the combine.
However, playing quarterback means throwing the football. Mordecai received actual throwing training. But it may be his athleticism more than anything else that gets him into the NFL.
OL Tanor Bortolini
December 27, 2022. Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Tanner Bortolini (63) plays against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the 2022 Guaranteed Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Required Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Tanor Bortolini electrified the NFL Combine earlier this month. Although he did not have to undergo athletic training again, he completed the bench press 27 times.
Bortolini's stock has risen significantly since the team's season ended.
RB Braeron Allen
November 25, 2023. Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Wisconsin Badgers running back Braylon Allen (0) runs for 50 yards during the third quarter against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Required Credit: Nick Wosika-USA TODAY Sports
Allen chose not to run the 40-yard dash at his pro day. He only participated in position drills and worked to showcase his two-way threat ability to NFL teams.
The former Badger's draft status will be closely watched after he refused to run the 40-yard dash at both the combine and his pro day.
OL Michael Fultony
November 23, 2019; Madison, Wisconsin, USA. Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Tyler Veach (65), lineman Michael Furtney (74) and defensive end Matt Henningsen (92) were hit by placekicker Zach Hintze (39) in the first half. He celebrates by making a 62-yard field goal. The game against Purdue was held at Camp Randall Stadium. Required Credit: Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (via USA TODAY Sports)
Furtney's day was notable for his 29 reps on the bench press, which was in the top 10 of all positions at the NFL Combine. He also had a vertical jump of 26.5 inches, a broad jump of 8 feet, 8 inches and a 40-yard dash of 5.45 seconds.
OLB CJ Getz
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CJ Goetz did 21 reps on the bench, posting a 33-inch vertical jump, 9'11-inch broad jump, and 4.75-second 40-yard dash.
He plans on being signed as an undrafted free agent at best.
ILB Maema Nyonmeta
University of Wisconsin linebacker Maema Nyongmeta (55) celebrates a fumble recovery during the fourth quarter of a game at Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday, November 25, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Wisconsin defeated Minnesota 28-14.
Njongmeta had 15 reps on the bench, a 34.5-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-8-inch broad jump and a 4.80-second 40-yard dash. He also plans to be signed as a UDFA>
S. Travian Blaylock
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Blaylock led the day with a 39-inch high jump, which placed him in the top five at all positions at the combine. He also ran the 40 in 4.42 seconds and did 15 reps on the bench. He's an impressive athlete who might earn a spot in the NFL.
LS Peter Borden
October 14, 2023. Madison, Wisconsin, USA. Wisconsin Badgers punter Gavin Myers, 28, long snapper Peter Bowden, 47, and placekicker Nathanial Vakos, 90, during a game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Camp Randall Stadium. Rejoice after Vacos' field goal. Required Credit: Tork Mason-USA TODAY Sports
Peter Bowden bench-pressed 18 times, had a 32-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-2 broad jump, and a 5.10-second 40-yard dash.
TE Hayden Lucci
PHOENIX, AZ – DECEMBER 27: Wisconsin Badgers wide after Rucci scores a touchdown in the first half of the Guaranteed Rate Bowl against the Oklahoma State Cowboys on December 27 at Chase Field. Receiver Skyler Bell #11 interacts with tight end Hayden Lucci #87. , 2022, Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
Lucci had a 19-rep bench press, a 32-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-7 broad jump and a 4.94-second 40-yard dash.
