Lucas Oil Stadium played host to this years NFL Combine. Four Wisconsin Badgers felt right at home after battling for the Big 10 Championship in this very stadium just a few months prior. Jonathan Taylor (RB), along with Zack Baun (LB), Quintez Cephus (WR), and Tyler Biadasz (OL) were among the players invited. The four prospects had the opportunity to showcase their physical skills and strengths for NFL teams heading into the draft this upcoming April.
Jonathan Taylor
The back to back 2,000 yard rusher for the Wisconsin Badgers entered this years NFL Draft with an impressive collegiate resume and showed off his deep skillset at this years combine where he led all running backs at the combine in the 40 yard dash.
Measurements
- Height: 5’10”
- Weight: 226 lbs
- Arms: 31 1/8″
- Hands: 9 1/2″
Combine Results
- 40 yard dash: 4.39 seconds
- Bench Press: 17 reps
- Vertical Jump: 36.00″
- Broad Jump: 123.00″
- 3 Cone Drill: 7.01 seconds
- 20 yard shuttle: 4.24 seconds
Jonathan Taylor was graded highly and is a prospect that can be looked at as a starter early on in the NFL. Currently, he is projected to go in the early rounds of the NFL Draft. His speed, size, and durability, along with his experience, make him a solid prospect for the NFL.
Zack Baun
The senior LB out of Wisconsin put on a performance at the NFL Combine where he showed off his freakish athleticism. His speed and explosiveness can be seen in his 40 yard dash.
Measurements
- Height: 6’2″
- Weight: 238 lbs
- Arms: 32 3/4″
- Hands: 9 5/8″
Combine Results
- 40 yard dash: 4.65 seconds
- Bench Press: 24 reps
- Vertical Jump: 32.5″
- Broad Jump: 115.00″
- 3 Cone Drill: 7 seconds
- 20 yard shuttle: 4.31 seconds
Zack Baun is a prospect that has done everything he can to show NFL coaches and GMs his dynamic ability and high potential. He was graded high at the Combine and can be looked at as a real quality starter in his first year. His explosiveness and speed could carry him into the early rounds of the NFL Draft.
Quintez Cephus
The 2019 Wisconsin Badgers leader in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns showed off his strength, along with his impressive skillset, at this year’s Combine.
Measurements
- Height: 6’1″
- Weight: 202 lbs
- Arms: 32 1/8″
- Hands: 8 3/4″
Combine Results
- 40 yard dash: 4.73 seconds
- Bench Press: 23 reps
- Vertical Jump: 38.5″
- Broad Jump: 124.00″
- 3 Cone Drill: 7.2 seconds
- 20 yard shuttle: 4.33 seconds
Quintez Cephus had a solid outing at the NFL Combine and received a mid round grade. Cephus has shown great body position and ball skills throughout his time at Wisconsin, as well as the Combine. The concern scouts have is his speed and ability to get open in the NFL. As a prospect, he is currently looked at as a WR3 and as a backup who could become a starter.
Tyler Biadasz
The Remington Trophy recipient did not participate in any drills at the NFL Combine. He has plenty of tape from his days as a Wisconsin Badger to display his skillset to NFL teams.
Measurements
- Height: 6’4″
- Weight: 314 lbs
- Arms: 32 1/4″
- Hands: 10″
Combine Results
Was a nonparticipant in drills.
Tyler Biadasz is a prospect that is looked at as backup with the potential to become a starter in the NFL. He has shown his ability as a consistent blocker of a lethal rushing attack during his time at Wisconsin.
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