On Day 3 of the 2021 NFL Draft the first Wisconsin Badgers player was taken when Isaiahh Loudermilk was drafted by the Steelers in the fifth round. Later on Saturday, CB Rachad Wildgoose was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the sixth round with pick No. 213. A mere one pick later and OL Cole Van Lanen was taken by the hometown Green Bay Packers!
Our resident draft expert, and former offensive lineman himself, Owen Riese had this to say about Van Lanen in his scouting report:
Cole Van Lanen was the first big recruit that Paul Chryst was able to land as the head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers.