There is a long list of former Wisconsin Badgers walk-ons who have taken similar paths as undrafted free agents in the NFL. Safety Jim Leonhard played 10 years and made a name for himself with the Baltimore Ravens and New York Jets. Chris Maragos is currently a special teams ace with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Add wide receiver Alex Erickson to the list.
Erickson, who lit up the NFL preseason with touchdown receptions and impressive punt returns, has made the Cincinnati Bengals’ 53-man roster. Wissports.net’s Travis Wilson first reported the news on Friday evening, and Erickson’s agent confirmed the news ot B5Q later that night.