2026 Wisconsin NFL Draft Watch: OL Stalwart Paves The Way For Success
This homegrown talent sets the tone for the Badgers on and off the field.
2026 NFL Draft Rankings: QB || RB || WR || TE || OT || OG || C || DT || ER || LB || CB || S
TOP 10 WISCONSIN PROSPECTS FOR 2026
Location: Madison, WI || Conference: B1G || Head Coach: Luke Fickell (2 Years: 13-13) || NFL Draft Picks Under Fickell: 4 (2/year) || NFL 1st Round Picks Fickell: 0 || Badgers in NFL: 34
1. Joe Brunner, OG, rJr, 6052, 315, 5.20e (Photo: Wisconsin Athletics)
Evaluation: A homegrown four-star recruit, Brunner has emerged as a Badgers tone-setter and team leader whose energy reverberates throughout the locker room. A notorious hard worker who commands the respect of teammates, Brunner plays through the whistle and brings the nasty in the trenches. His tenacity immediately stands out when you pop on the film. The physicality combined with his power is what makes Brunner such a tremendous asset in the run game as a steamroller.
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