Tuesday marked the final NFL cut day of the preseason as teams trimmed their rosters down to 53 men ahead of Week 1.
A number of rookie Badgers were on the bubble come cut day, with some finding their way onto practice squads and others making the 53-man roster. Across the league, Wisconsin players did enough to show NFL teams that they deserved a spot. From Denver to Jacksonville, Badger rookies made the team.
Where did Kendric Pryor, Rachad Wildgoose, Matt Henningsen, and Faion Hicks end up? Here is a look at where rookie and veteran Badgers will be come the start of the 2022 NFL season:
Kendric Pryor: Dropped by Cincinnati Bengals, claimed by Jacksonville Jaguars
Aug 12, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) congratulates wide receiver Kendric Pryor (19) on a touchdown catch in the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene-USA TODAY Sports
Pryor was about to sign his practice squad deal with the Bengals when the Jacksonville Jaguars came calling.
Faion Hicks: Signed to Denver Broncos practice squad
DENVER, CO – AUGUST 13: Brandon Smith #80 of the Dallas Cowboys catches a pass over Faion Hicks #29 of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter at Empower Field At Mile High on August 13, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/Getty Images)
Hicks was selected in the 7th round of the 2022 NFL draft by Denver.
Rachad Wildgoose: Dropped by New York Jets, claimed by Washington Commanders
Jul 28, 2021; Orchard Park, NY, United States; Buffalo Bills cornerback Rachad Wildgoose (32) enters the field before practice at the Buffalo Bills Training Facility. Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Wildgoose is going into his second NFL season.
Matt Henningsen – Made 53-man roster in Denver
Sep 11, 2021; Madison, Wisconsin, USA;…
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