Alex Erickson earned a place as a starter for the Wisconsin Badgers, coming out of obscurity as a walk-on to become a contributor in 2013, the leading wide receiver for two seasons and a team captain in 2016.
Following a path similar as fellow walk-ons Jim Leonhard and Chris Maragos before him, he went undrafted last season. He signed with the Cincinnati Bengals, and though initially considered a long shot by many to make the roster, he showcased his talents in the preseason and won a place on the 53-man active roster.