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2018 Wisconsin outside linebackers preview: More winds of change on defense

Note: 2018 spring rosters have not been released yet. If any changes are listed when they come out, we’ll update each position preview accordingly.

2017 Leaders

Leon Jacobs (60 tackles, 10 TFLs, 3.5 sacks, 2 INTs, 1 FF, 2 FR)
Garret Dooley (39 tackles, 10.5 TFLs, 6 sacks)
Andrew Van Ginkel (39 tackles, 10 TFLs, 6.5 sacks, 2 INTs, 1 TD, 2 FF, 1 FR)

None

Key additions for 2017

C.J. Goetz (Catholic Memorial), Mason Platter (Menomonee)

The Badgers will look to continue their trend of developing talented depth at the outside linebacker position that has been talent rich since the switch to the 3-4 in 2013.