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Wisconsin among 24 programs with NFL starting QB heading into 2024 season

The Wisconsin Badgers are among 24 college programs with a starting quarterback in the NFL heading into the 2024 campaign.

Former Badgers player and 2011 Big Ten Quarterback of the Year Russell Wilson will represent the program as the only Wisconsin alumnus to start at center this season. He will do so for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Oklahoma, which produced Kyler Murray (Cardinals), Jalen Hurts (Eagles) and Baker Mayfield (Buccaneers), has the most current starters. Oregon, Clemson, California, Alabama, USC and LSU are tied for second with two pro-level quarterbacks each.

A total of three NFL starting quarterbacks played in the Big Ten during their college careers. That list includes Michigan State’s Kirk Cousins ​​(Falcons), Ohio State’s CJ Stroud (Texans) and Wisconsin’s Wilson (Steelers).

While Oregon players Justin Herbert (Chargers) and Bo Nix (Broncos) technically represent Big Ten teams starting this fall, they did not play in the Big Ten during their previous NFL trips. The same goes for USC’s Caleb Williams (Bears) and Sam Darnold (Vikings).

Unlike top programs Alabama, Oklahoma, Clemson and USC, Wisconsin has not produced the NFL’s most prestigious talents at that position. The program’s primary positional strengths revolve around its offensive line, running backs and linebackers.

However, Wilson will take the field this season as a proud UW alumnus.

The story originally appeared on Badgers Wire

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