Badgers in the NFL

Offseason Developments (Updated 5/24/12)
The 2012 NFL Draft has come and gone with six Badgers taken in the first six rounds. In addition, eight other Badgers signed with teams as undrafted free agents.

Lee Evans is the only Badger to change addresses during the offseason. The veteran wide receiver signed with Jacksonville as a free agent on April 16.


Travis Beckum
#47 | Travis Beckum (2005-08)
New York Giants • TE • 6-3 • 234

NFL Experience: 4th season
Acquired: 2009 NFL Draft (3rd Round)

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Entering fourth season ... played in 15 games in 2011 with 8 catches for 55 yards

  Latest Beckum Headlines
  • NYDailyNews.com:
Checking in with Beckum
  • Complex.com:
Beckum talks Super Bowl win...
  • ESPN.com:
2011 class ready to play more


Patrick Butrym
#69 | Patrick Butrym (2008-11)
San Francisco 49ers • DE • 6-4 • 285

NFL Experience: Rookie
Acquired: Free Agent (May 4, 2012)

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Entering rookie season ... signed as a undrafted free agent with San Francisco on May 4

  Latest Butrym Headlines
  • 49ers.com: Morning Tailgate: May 22
  • SacBee.com: 49ers depth chart as OTAs set to begin
  • Examiner.com: 49ers announce 17 undrafted free agents


Jack Byrne
#82 | Jake Byrne (2008-11)
New Orleans Saints • TE • 6-4 • 260

NFL Experience: Rookie
Acquired: Free Agent (April 30, 2012)

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Entering rookie season ... signed as an undrafted free agent with New Orleans on April 30

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Gabe Carimi
#72 | Gabe Carimi (2007-10)
Chicago Bears • OT • 6-7 • 316

NFL Experience: 2nd season
Acquired: 2011 NFL Draft (1st round)

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Entering second season ... played in only two games in 2011 after suffering season-ending injury

  Latest Carimi Headlines
 • SI.com: Plenty of 2011's injured players are primed...
 • SunTimes.com: Carimi says he'll be ready to go...
 • ESPN.com: Tice on Carimi: Right on track


Jonathon Casillas
#52 | Jonathan Casillas (2005-08)
New Orleans Saints • OLB • 6-1 • 227

NFL Experience: 4th season
Acquired: Free agent (May 4, 2009)

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Entering fourth season ... played in 13 games in 2011 with 43 tackles, 3.0 sacks and 2 passes defended

  Latest Casillas Headlines
  • AL.com:
Saints re-sign LB Casillas
  • CBSSports.com:
Casillas says Titans visit went well
  • NOLA.com:
Saints' run defense to get stern test vs. Titans


John Clay
#38 | John Clay (2008-10)
Pittsburgh Steelers • RB • 6-1 • 248

NFL Experience: 2nd season
Acquired: Free agent (Sept. 4, 2011)

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Entering second season ... played in 2 games in 2011 with 10 rushes for 41 yards and a touchdown

  Latest Clay Headlines
  • NFL.com: Clay scores first career touchdown Small Video Graphic
  • FoxSports.com:
Big Ben, Ward among Steelers captains
  • ESPN.com:
Pittsburgh Steelers cutdown analysis


Owen Daniels
#81 | Owen Daniels (2002-05)
Houston Texans • TE • 6-3 • 247

NFL Experience: 7th season
Acquired: 2006 NFL Draft (4th Round)

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Entering 7th season ... played in 15 games in 2011 with 54 receptions for 677 yards and 3 touchdowns

  Latest Daniels Headlines
  • NFL.com:
5 Questions With: Owen Daniels Small Video Graphic
  • ESPN.com:
Who will be the division's best TE?
  • Chron.com:
Texans' TEs have firm grasp on position


Lee Evans
#83 | Lee Evans (1999-2003)
Jacksonville Jaguars • WR • 5-10 • 197

NFL Experience: 9th season
Acquired: Free Agent (April 16, 2012)

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Entering ninth season ... played sparingly in 9 games in 2011 for Baltimore due to injures, caught 4 passes for 74 yards

  Latest Evans Headlines
  • BaltimoreSun.com:
Evans set to sign with Jaguars
  • CSNWashington.com:
Evans' Ravens legacy
  • NFL.com:
Evans' one-handed catch Small Video Graphic


Bradie Ewing
#36 | Bradie Ewing (2008-11)
Atlanta Falcons • FB • 5-11 • 239

NFL Experience: Rookie
Acquired: 2012 NFL Draft (5th Round)

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Entering rookie season ... drafted in the 5th round of the 2012 NFL Draft

  Latest Ewing Headlines
  • AJC.com: Falcons rookie contract numbers
  • WashingtonPost.com: Atlanta signs 4 draft picks...
  • AJC.com: Ewing not ready to pencil himself into lineup


Antonio Fenelus
#29 | Antonio Fenelus (2008-11)
Indianapolis Colts • DB • 5-9 • 190

NFL Experience: Rookie
Acquired: Free Agent (April 30, 2012)

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Entering rookie season ... signed as an undrafted free agent with Indianapolis on April 30

  Latest Fenelus Headlines
  • ESPN.com: Colts rookie minicamp review
  • JSOnline.com: Fenelus on signing with the Colts


David Gilreath
#18 | David Gilreath (2007-10)
Pittsburgh Steelers • WR • 5-11 • 169

NFL Experience: Rookie
Acquired: Free Agent (Jan. 20, 2012)

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Entering rookie season ... did not play in 2011

  Latest Gilreath Headlines
  • Post-Gazette.com: Steelers' signees include former...
  • BuffaloBills.com:
Bills add 2 to practice squad
  • STLToday.com:
Rams getting earful from fans


Graham
#88 | Garrett Graham (2006-09)
Houston Texans • TE • 6-3 • 240

NFL Experience: 3rd season
Acquired: 2010 NFL Draft (4th round)

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Entering 3rd season ... played in 7 games in 2011 with 1 catch for 24 yards

  Latest Graham Headlines
  • Houston.CBSLocal.com:
With experience comes more...
  • ESPN.com:
Graham feels ready for bigger role
  • Chron.com: Examining the Texans departures and the...


Nick Hayden
#98 | Nick Hayden (2004-07)
Cincinnati Bengals • DT • 6-4 • 292

NFL Experience: 5th season
Acquired: Free agent (Dec. 7, 2011)

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Entering fifth season ... played in 2 games and made 2 tackles in 2011

  Latest Hayden Headlines
  • Bengals.com:
Dunlap, Clements sit; Finish strong; AJ...
  • GastonGazette.com:
Panthers make cuts, but roster...
  • GastonGazette.com:
Thursday is a big night for...


Aaron Henry
#42 | Aaron Henry (2007, 2009-11)
Oakland Raiders • DB • 6-0 • 208

NFL Experience: Rookie
Acquired: Free Agent (May 10, 2012)

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Entering rookie season ... signed as an undrafted free agent with Oakland on May 10

  Latest Henry Headlines
  • BadgerHerald.com: Henry on taking next step with...
  • NationalFootballPost.com: All-undrafted players team
  • NaplesNews.com: Immokalee's Henry eager to begin...


Matt Katula
#48 | Matt Katula (2001-04)
Free Agent • LS • 6-6 • 265

NFL Experience: 8th season
Acquired: N/A

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Entering eighth season ... currently a free agent after being released by Minnesota following 2011 season

  Latest Katula Headlines
  • SteelersDepot.com: Steelers work out long snapper
  • 1500ESPN.com: Vikings sign veteran LS Katula
  • ESPN.com: Katula, Wilhite among cuts; two signed


Kendricks
#88 | Lance Kendricks (2008-10)
St. Louis Rams • TE • 6-3 • 247

NFL Experience: 2nd season
Acquired: 2011 NFL Draft (2nd Round)

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Entering second season ... played in 15 games with 10 catches for 352 yards in 2011

  Latest Kendricks Headlines
  • NFL.com:
Bradford to Kendricks, 26 yards Small Video Graphic
  • STLToday.com:
Monday Morning Backup QB
  • BND.com:
Injuries continue to decimate Rams OL


Peter Konz
#66 | Peter Konz (2009-11)
Atlanta Falcons • OG • 6-5 • 315

NFL Experience: Rookie
Acquired: 2012 NFL Draft (2nd Round)

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Entering rookie season ... drafted in the 2nd round of the 2012 NFL Draft

  Latest Konz Headlines
  • FoxSportsSouth.com: Heat turned up on Falcons' o-line
  • AJC.com: Konz is bringing back the Dirty Bird
  • GreenwichTime.com: Konz impresses on 1st day...


Jim Leonhard
#36 | Jim Leonhard (2001-04)
New York Jets • SS • 5-8 • 188

NFL Experience: 8th season
Acquired: Free agent (May 4, 2009)

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Entering eighth season ... played in 13 games in 2011 with 38 tackles, 6 passes defended and 1 interception, also returned 9 punts for 83 yards

  Latest Leonhard Headlines
  • ESPN.com:
Bell doesn't toll for Leonhard
  • ESPN.com:
Leonhard hopes to re-sign with Jets, but...
  • TucsonCitizen.com:
All-Joe team: Honoring NFL's...


DeAndre Levy
#54 | DeAndre Levy (2005-08)
Detroit Lions • OLB • 6-1 • 238

NFL Experience: 4th season
Acquired: 2009 NFL Draft (3rd round)

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Entering fourth season ... played in all 16 games in 2011 with 73 tackles, 1 sack and 1 interception

  Latest Levy Headlines
  • FreeP.com:
Young misses workout after punching Delmas
  • MLive.com:
Levy, Hilliard sign tender offers with Lions
  • NFL.com:
Lions win on the last play Small Video Graphic


Maragos
#42 | Chris Maragos (2008-09)
Seattle Seahawks • DB • 5-10 • 200

NFL Experience: 3rd season
Acquired: Free Agent (Sept. 22, 2011)

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Entering third season ... played in 11 games in 2011 with 12 tackles

  Latest Maragos Headlines
FieldGulls.com:
Roster Analysis: The Safeties
TheOlympian.com:
Given the chance, Maragos makes...
TheNewsTribune:
McQuistan to start at RG


John Moffitt
#74 | John Moffitt (2007-10)
Seattle Seahawks • OG • 6-4 • 319

NFL Experience: 2nd season
Acquired: 2011 NFL Draft (3rd Round)

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Entering second season ... played in 9 games in 2011 before suffering season-ending injury

  Latest Moffitt Headlines
  • Seahawks.com:
Guard-eligible, anyone?
  • SeattleTimes.com:
Jackson beats Flynn in a strictly...
  • TheNewsTribune.com:
Hawks injury update


Bill Nagy
#61 | Bill Nagy (2007-08, 10)
Dallas Cowboys • C • 6-3 • 303

NFL Experience: 2nd season
Acquired: 2011 NFL Draft (7th Round)

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Entering second season ... played in 4 games in 2011 before suffering season-ending injury

  Latest Nagy Headlines
  • Star-Telegram.com:
Nagy, completely healed, trying...
  • FoxSportsSouthwest.com:
Cowboys Mailbag...
  • ESPN.com:
Smith, Murray among top rookies


Brad Nortman
#8 | Brad Nortman (2008-11)
Carolina Panthers • P • 6-2 • 209

NFL Experience: Rookie
Acquired: 2012 NFL Draft (6th Round)

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Entering rookie season ... drafted in the 6th round of the 2012 NFL Draft

  Latest Nortman Headlines
  • CharlotteObserver.com: Nortman comfortable...
  • Panthers.com: Strickly Panthers: Camp concludes
  • CBSSports.com: Panthers sign all 12 draft picks


Louis Nzegwu
#69 | Louis Nzegwu (2008-11)
Atlanta Falcons • DE • 6-4 • 255

NFL Experience: Rookie
Acquired: Free Agent (April 30, 2012)

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Entering rookie season ... signed as an undrafted free agent with Atlanta on April 30

  Latest Nzegwu Headlines
  • ESPN.com: Bucs paid extra for undrafted rookies
  • THOnline.com: Falcons load up on Badgers


Josh Oglesby
### | Josh Oglesby (2008-11)
Washington Redskins • OL • 6-7 • 330

NFL Experience: Rookie
Acquired: Free Agent (April 30, 2012)

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Entering rookie season ... signed as an undrafted free agent with Washington on April 30

  Latest Oglesby Headlines
  • NationalFootballPost.com: All-undrafted players team
  • SBNation.com: Redskins sign undrafted free agents


Chris Pressley
#36 | Chris Pressley (2004-08)
Cincinnati Bengals • RB • 5-11 • 256

NFL Experience: 4th season
Acquired: Free Agent (Nov. 9, 2010)

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Entering fourth season ... played in 15 games in 2011 but did not record any stats

  Latest Pressley Headlines
  • FoxSportsOhio.com:
Bengals banged up at fullback
  • NFL.com:
Pressley leads for Benson on a TD Small Video Graphic
  • NFL.com:
Pressley leads on Benson's 33-yard run Small Video Graphic


Schofield
#50 | O'Brien Schofield (2006-09)
Arizona Cardinals • LB • 6-3 • 242

NFL Experience: 3rd season
Acquired: 2010 NFL Draft (4th round)

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Entering third season ... played in all 16 games in 2011 with 37 tackles and 4.5 sacks

  Latest Schofield Headlines
  • AZCentral.com: Schofield takes big step forward
  • NFL.com: Schofield sacks, strips Wallace Small Video Graphic
  • NFL.com: Schofield takes down Wallace Small Video Graphic


Matt Shaughnessy
#77 | Matt Shaughnessy (2005-08)
Oakland Raiders • DE • 6-5 • 270

NFL Experience: 4th season
Acquired: 2009 NFL Draft (2nd round)

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Entering fourth season ... played in 3 games in 2011 before suffering season-ending injury ... recorded 7 tackles and 1 sack

  Latest Shaughnessy Headlines
  • MercuryNews.com: Raiders notes
  • YouTube.com: Behind the Shield Small Video Graphic
  • Raiders.com: Bresnahan media session


Joe Thomas
#73 | Joe Thomas (2003-06)
Cleveland Browns • T • 6-6 • 312

NFL Experience: 6th season
Acquired: 2007 NFL Draft (1st round)

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Entering sixth season ... has not missed a game in his career

  Latest Thomas Headlines
  • ESPN.com:
AFC North Top 5: Offensive Linemen
  • WEAU.com:
Thomas looking forward to season Small Video Graphic
  • NFL.com:
Top 100 Players of 2012 Small Video Graphic


Scott Tolzien
#3 | Scott Tolzien (2009-10)
San Francisco 49ers • QB • 6-3 • 205

NFL Experience: Rookie
Acquired: Waivers (Sept. 4, 2011)

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Entering rookie season ... did not play in 2011

  Latest Tolzien Headlines
  • PressDemocrat.com:
49ers top-10 offseason battles
  • SFGate.com:
"There's going to be competition wherever...
  • KIONRightNow.com:
49ers help search for Sierra Lamar


Nick Toon
#88 | Nick Toon (2008-11)
New Orleans Saints • WR • 6-4 • 218

NFL Experience: Rookie
Acquired: 2012 NFL Draft (4th Round)

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Entering rookie season ... drafted in the 4th round of the 2012 NFL Draft

  Latest Toon Headlines
  • NOLA.com: Toon talks about it being his turn in the NFL Small Video Graphic
  • YouTube.com: ...interview fellow NFL Rookies Small Video Graphic
  • ShreveportTimes.com: Toon is one of the best among...


Kraig Urbik
#60 | Kraig Urbik (2005-08)
Buffalo Bills • G • 6-5 • 324

NFL Experience: 4th season
Acquired: Waivers (Sept. 5, 2010)

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Entering fourth season ... played in and started 13 games in 2011

  Latest Urbik Headlines
  • BuffaloBills.com:
Bills O-line interior stabilized
  • BuffaloBills.com:
OL Urbik, Rinehart re-sign
  • BuffaloRumblings.com:
Best Bang for the Dollar Bills


J.J. Watt
#99 | J.J. Watt (2009-10)
Houston Texans • DE • 6-5 • 288

NFL Experience: 2nd season
Acquired: 2011 NFL Draft (1st Round)

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Entering second season ... started all 18 games in 2011, including postseason ... recorded 70 tackles, 9.0 sacks, 5 passes defended and 1 interception for a touchdown

  Latest Watt Headlines
  • CultreMap.com:
The incredible life of J.J. Watt
  • 1560theGame.com:
Watt plans to build on rookie... http://grfx.cstv.com/images/icons/audio.gif
  • SBNation.com:
Watt reminds us that we're all morons


Philip Welch
### | Philip Welch (2008-11)
Chicago Bears • K • 6-3 • 205

NFL Experience: Rookie
Acquired: Free Agent (April 30, 2012)

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Entering rookie season ... signed as a free agent with Chicago on April 30

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Russell Wilson
#3 | Russell Wilson (2011)
Seattle Seahawks • QB • 5-11 • 206

NFL Experience: Rookie
Acquired: 2012 NFL Draft (3rd Round)

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Entering rookie season ... drafted in the 5th round of the 2012 NFL Draft

  Latest Wilson Headlines
  • TheBigLead.com: How much does height matter at QB?
  • YouTube.com: ...interview fellow NFL Rookies Small Video Graphic
  • Seahawks.com: Unlocking Wilson: 4-2-3-5


Kyle Wojta
### | Kyle Wojta (2009-11)
Chicago Bears • LS • 6-2 • 230

NFL Experience: Rookie
Acquired: Free Agent (April 30, 2012)

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Entering rookie season ... signed as a free agent with Chicago on April 30

  Latest Wojta Headlines
 • Madison.com: Bears tryout par for the course


Kevin Zeitler
#68 | Kevin Zeitler (2009-11)
Cincinnati Bengals • OG • 6-4 • 315

NFL Experience: Rookie
Acquired: 2012 NFL Draft (1st Round)

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Entering rookie season ... drafted in the 1st round of the 2012 NFL Draft

  Latest Zeitler Headlines
  • Bengals.com: Kirkpatrick-Zeitler transcripts
  • Rotoworld.com: Zeitler working as first-team right guard
  • Bengals.com: Zeitler right at home