The safety position has been a strength for the Wisconsin Badgers the past five seasons, with Leo Musso, Michael Caputo, Tanner McEvoy, Dezmen Southward, and Shelton Johnson all contributing to Wisconsin’s recent defensive dominance.
Last season, Musso led the team in interceptions with five, finished second in total tackles, and was a vocal leader of the defense. Replacing him will be one of the keys to Wisconsin’s secondary in 2017. D’Cota Dixon returns at strong safety and should be expected to perform at an All-Big Ten level as a senior. The success of this position group will hinge on the development of a few key players including senior Natrell Jamerson, junior Arrington Farrar, redshirt senior Joe Ferguson, sophomore Patrick Johnson, and potentially redshirt freshman Eric Burrell.