Wisconsin football has no players selected in the NFL Draft for first time since 1978

NFL Badgers prospects go undrafted; many find luck post draft

MADISON (WKOW) -- For the first time since 1978, no Badgers were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Wisconsin Football Hits Embarrassing Low Amid Coach's Refusal To Recruit Local Talent

Luke Fickell, Wisconsin Badgers The Wisconsin football program did not have a player selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. It was the first time in nearly 50 years that no Badgers were picked. The snub resulted in criticism of a coaching staff that refuses to recruit in-state talent. Luke Fickell’s seat is growing hotter ahead of his fourth season. The head coach has gone 16-21 in three full seasons. He’s failed to match success seen at his previous s…

Wisconsin football has no players selected in the NFL Draft for first time since 1978

Eleven former Badgers players signed with NFL teams as undrafted free agents.

Here's Why Wisconsin Football Just Had Its Worst Draft Class in Almost 20 Years

A position-by-position look at how Wisconsin produced its weakest draft class since 1978.