4 Wisconsin Badgers Draft Prospects to Watch

On April 23rd, over 20 Wisconsin Badgers football players put their names in for the 2026 NFL draft, but real talk, just for stand, out with legit shots at hearing their names called.

We talk an ed rusher Mason Riger, safety Austin Brown, wide receiver Vinnie Anthony II, and tied in Lance Mason.

This group's carrying a lighter draft class for the Badgers, but they could still send some fresh alumni to the pros.

Mod drafts from all the big outlets have Riger pegged as the top Badger pick, likely in the fifth round.

The Illinois guy transfer from Louisville, and balled out in his senior year, smashing career highs left and right.

Meanwhile, fans are buzzing because even in a down year for Badger prospects, these dudes bring that Wisconsin grit.

Brown's a four-year vet at safety, stacking up 129 tackles with some sacks, enforced fumbles to boot.

At six foot one and two 13 pounds, he's got that defensive spart team's crave.

On offense, Anthony owned the receiving game these last two seasons, tough to replace even after acquired or 2025, thanks to shaky.

Quarterback play.

Then there's Mason, the Texas tied in who led the team in receiving yards during his one year in Madison, topping out at 1,100.

98 career yards and more touchdowns than Anthony.

Draft day is going to tell the full story, but these four could quietly boost the Badger legacy and the leaks stay locked in as it unfolds.