I'm anxious to see how this group of Badgers actually do down the road. How many will actually make it in the NFL. I may have been overrating the Badger linebackers, in particular over the years because of the success of the Watts. It seems like some of these guys have played below their level, but at what I considered substantially close enough to at least make a solid journeyman linebacker in the pros.
I believe that Dixon will make a team, and end up a fairly decent CB. He'll make his mark at the start in special teams. I believe Van Ginkel is going to surprise someone, and despite their slower foot speed, I see Sago and Edwards getting a shot, and possibly making someone's roster before they're through.
Either these guys have been coached up to play at a level beyond their capabilities, or they are half way respectable. I've watched them compared to our #1 pick (Gary), and quite honestly, I don't see that much difference in talent level than him and these guys.
That said, I may well have gotten a "cardinal tint" to my glasses.
As for the offensive linemen, I think there's a few there who will stick, and one or two will end up being serious players in the NFL.
