GREEN BAY, Wis. (WMTV) – The NFL Draft is just days away! Here are some of the things you need to know ahead of the festivities in Green Bay. The Tennessee Titans have the no. 1 overall pick, the Green Bay Packers have the no. 23 pick in the first round, no. 54 pick in the second round, no. 87 pick in the third round, no. 124 in the fourth round, the no. 159 pick in the fifth round, no. 198 pick in the sixth round, and the no. 237, no. 239, and no. 250 picks in the seventh round.
The Badgers
There are three Badgers who will likely be drafted. The highest drafted Badger was Pat Hard in 1944 as the second overall pick. According to the Wisconsin Alumni Association, 305 Badgers have been since 1936, with at least one player being drafted in 81 of the 85 drafts.
Joe Huber, (G) Dublin, OH
| Height | 6′5″ |
| Weight | 310 lbs |
| Arms | 32 1/4″ |
| Hands | 9 3/4″ |
| 40-Yard Dash | 5.2 seconds |
| 10-Yard Split | 1.8 seconds |
| Vertical Jump | 28″ |
| Broad Jump | 8′10″ |
| 3-Cone Drill | 7.69 second |
| 20-Yard Shuttle | 4.78 seconds |
Joe Huber spent his first three seasons at Cincinnati and followed Luke Fickell to Madison for the final two years of his college career. In 2023, he started 13 games at left guard, totaling 825 snaps. He did not allow a sack in the 2023 season. That same season, the Badgers’ offense ranked third in conference in third down conversion at 44.2%
According to the NFL’s Next Gen Stats, Huber had a Production Score of 63, which is 15th among guards. His estimated Athleticism Score was 70, 16th in the position. This totaled a score of 64, which is 18th among guards. His prospect grade from Next Gen Stats is 6.14, which they estimate Huber will pan out to be a “good backup with the potential to develop into starter.”
Awards: 2022 All-AAC Honorable Mention
Jack Nelson, (OT) Stoughton, WI
| Height | 6′7″ |
| Weight | 314 lbs |
| Arms | 33 1/2″ |
| Hands | 10″ |
Jack Nelson is a Stoughton High School graduate who was a two-time Honorable Mention All-Big Ten selection. He started his career playing right guard for the Badgers, then switched to left tackle for his final three years. In his sophomore season, Nelson recorded a 83.1 pass block rating from PFF, which is the highest for a UW lineman since 2019. His father, Todd, was also an offensive lineman for the Badgers and was drafted by the Phoenix Cardinals in 1989. He majored in Real Estate and Urban Land Economics at UW.
According to the NFL’s Next Gen Stats, Nelson had a Production Score of 64, which is 17th for offensive tackles. His estimated Athleticism Score was a 77, 9th in the position. This totaled a score of 70, which is 15th among offensive tackles. His prospect grade from Next Gen Stats is 5.97, which they estimate Nelson will pan out to be an “average back or special teamer.”
Awards: 2021 and 2022 All-Big Ten Honorable Mention (consensus) and Academic All-Big Ten, 2023 Academic All-Big Ten
Hunter Wohler, (S) Muskego, WI
| Height | 6′2″ |
| Weight | 213 lbs |
| Arms | 30 5/8″ |
| Hands | 9 1/4″ |
| 40-Yard Dash | 4.57 seconds |
| 10-Yard Split | 1.54 seconds |
| Vertical Jump | 37″ |
| Broad Jump | 10′0″ |
| 3-Cone Drill | 6.72 seconds |
| 20-Yard Shuttle | 4.25 seconds |
Hunter Wohler is a Muskego High School graduate, where he won two State Titles for the Warriors and was a two-time Associated Press and WFCA Wisconsin Player of the Year. He totaled 229 tackles in his college career, highlighted by 120 his junior season. Wohler lead the Badgers in 2023 and 2024 in tackles. In his stand-out junior season, he lead all Big Ten defensive backs in tackles with 120, the most by a UW DB single Reggie Holt in 1991. He was also the only defensive back in the country with 110+ tackles and multiple interceptions. He majored in Real Estate and Urban Land Economics.
According to the NFL’s Next Gen Stats, Wohler has a Production Score of 64, which is 12th among safeties. His estimated Athleticism Score was 77, which is fourth among safeties. This total to a score of 67, which is 13th in the position. His prospect grade from Next Gen States is 5.85, which they estimate Wohler will pan out to be an “average back or special teamer.”
Awards: 2022 Academic All-Big Ten, 2023 Associated Press First Team All-Big Ten, 2023 Media Second Team All-Big Ten, Sept. 18 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week, CSC Academic All-American, 2024 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten, 2024 Academic All-Big Ten
Wisconsin’s Finest
There are other Wisconsinites who have declared for the NFL Draft. According to Pro Football Reference, 200 players from America’s Dairyland have been drafted to the NFL, with Milwaukee holding the title for most at 38. Madison has the second-most at 19, shortly followed by Green Bay at 14. The following are the Wisconsin-natives who have declared for the draft from Big Ten schools.
Franklin- Gavin Meyers (defensive tackle)
Milwaukee- Marcus Mbow (offensive tackle)
Muskego- Hunter Wohler (safety)
Neenah- Luke Elkin (long snapper)
Oak Creek- Dragan Kesich (kicker)
Stoughton- Jack Nelson (Stoughton)
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