Wisconsin Football: Which Badgers are entering the 2018 NFL Draft?

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MADISON, WI – NOVEMBER 26: Leon Jacobs #32 of the Wisconsin Badgers runs with the ball after making an interception against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium on November 26, 2016 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

2. Leon Jacobs, OLB

Leon Jacobs represents another pretty big jump up in draft prospects on this list. NFL.com gives him a grade of 5.51 which means he has a chance to become a starter one day.

Jacobs was super impressive at the combine, running a 4.48 40-yard dash, completing 26 reps on the bench press and posting a 34.5-inch vertical jump. Those testing numbers jump off the page and prove he has the potential to be something special at the next level.

However, he appears to be a bit of a project until he can put all of his skills together. Until then, he’ll have to be patient and continue to learn the nuances of being a 3-4 linebacker and all the responsibilities that come with it. That is, assuming he’ll be drafted to a team who employs that scheme.

At Wisconsin, Jacobs wasn’t always able to flash his skills finishing with only 6.5 sacks in his career. However, if he can earn himself a full-time opportunity in the NFL, watch out!

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