A large cross-section of fans supporting both the Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers united in joy on Saturday morning when general manager Ted Thompson drafted outside linebacker Vince Biegel with first pick of the fourth round (108th overall).
Biegel, a Wisconsin Rapids native, stayed in the state to attend UW. He became a force on defense and a thorn for opposing offensive linemen in the Badgers’ 3-4 scheme. His character off the field was shown as well, with his teammates electing him team captain during the 2016 season.
Now he takes his talents to the hallowed halls of Lambeau Field, following the likes of fellow Badgers Mark Tauscher, Bill Ferrario, and Jared Abbrederis in being drafted by the Packers.