Wisconsin Badgers Linebackers: Spring Showdown

On March 18th, Wisconsin Badgers football spring practices start up on March 19th, bringing

plenty of buzz around the inside linebacker group.

With new transfers, coaches, and a fresh starting quarterback, the team has lost a sort

out.

Leading the packer young standouts, Mason Posah and Cooper Catalano, who both played

about 360 snaps last season and topped the tackle.

Charts.

Posah edged out with 58 tackles, 4 sacks, and big plays like forced fumbles, while Catalano

had 56 tackles and 2 sacks.

Their stats show they're the most productive on defense, pushing each other to get even

better this spring.

The big question is, who grabs the third spot?

Veteran Aaron Whit returns for his seventh year, switching from outside to inside linebacker

after just 165 snaps last time.

Kansas transfer, John John Camara, with 13 tackles and 12 games, could challenge him based

on recent experience.

Keep an eye on junior college standout, Taylor Schafer, a local kid who drew big offers

before coming home with two years left.

Younger guys like Thomas Highberger, with 95 snaps last year, and true freshman Landon

Gauthier also have chances to climb the depth chart if they impress.

Experts predict Posah and Catalano will shine as the top players not just at linebacker,

but across the whole team, making practices tough even for the new quarterback.

Their projected lineup has Catalano and Posah starting, with Schafer and Camara backing

them up, setting up an exciting fall.