Garret Dooley, linebacker, Wisconsin
The Badgers are rock solid at most positions, but the outside linebacker spot is a huge question mark heading into 2017. T.J. Watt, Joe Schobert and Vince Biegel are gone, seeking their fame in the NFL. And some serious production needs to be made up in their absence.
Thankfully, Wisconsin saw some really positive things from Dooley last year, especially in the two games he started when Biegel was unable to play. He finished with 40 tackles, six for a loss and four sacks.
Feels like this OLB Garret Dooley will be next edge rusher out of Wisconsin… Following Schobert, Watt, Biegel. Similar athlete/hand usage
— Ben Fennell (@BenFennell_NFL) May 4, 2017
Now a fifth-year senior, Dooley is doing all the right things to take over as the guy for the Badgers. He’ll be a starting outside linebacker playing opposite Zach Braun. And if last year was any indication of what he’s capable of doing in that role, he’ll be a big-time player for Wisconsin.