As I continue going through these reports, a trend keeps occurring. Many of these guys were seemingly under-recruited, or self-made success stories that are now in a position to become a member of an NFL roster. This is a huge testament to the Wisconsin football program and the player development that occurs over a player's career in Madison.
Alex Erickson is another case of this. The walk-on from Darlington, Wis., went from playing intramural flag football to All-Big Ten wide receiver and leading the team in receiving in two consecutive seasons. This is particularly impressive, considering that Erickson was largely the only legitimate threat to opposing defenses over the past two seasons, including some spotty quarterback play.