Captured Moments: A Chez Mellusi Photo Gallery Through the Seasons

Delve into the Chez Mellusi Photo Gallery to revisit key moments from his high school days to his time with the Wisconsin Badgers.

River Reynolds | Sep 25, 2023

Captured Moments: A Chez Mellusi Photo Gallery Through the Seasons /

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Wisconsin Badgers

In 2021 the Wisconsin Badgers welcomed Chez Mellusi to the team. Fresh off an amazing high school career, he was exactly the kind of talent the Badgers were looking for. However, his time in Wisconsin has been less than ideal, due to a series of unfortunate injuries. A knee injury halted his first season prematurely, and in 2022 a broken arm led to another hiatus.

The 2023 season saw him off to a great start until this past Friday's game against Purdue, where he was plagued with yet another injury, a fractured fibula. This means he is out for the rest of the season.

The following collection of photographs highlights his school career up to this point.

Our thoughts and good wishes are with Chez Mellusi as he recovers.

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Clemson running back Chez Mellusi (27) practices at the Allen N. Reeves Football Complex Thursday, August 8, 2019. Ss Clemson 2019 08 081846

Naples Daily News Offensive Player of the Year Chez Mellusi, center, of Naples High School is cheered on by his friends as his name is announced during the Southwest Florida Sports Awards on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers. Ndn 0521 Sportsawards01 :: © Amanda Inscore/The News-Press USA TODAY NETWORK - FLORIDA

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Clemson running back Chez Mellusi(27) runs against Georgia Tech during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson Thursday, August 29, 2019. Clemson Gt Video

Clemson running back Chez Mellusi(27) runs for a touchdown during the fourth quarter at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York, Saturday, September 14, 2019. Clemson Football Syracuse 2h

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Wisconsin Badgers football's Chez Mellusi (6) scores Wisconsin s only touchdown of the day against Penn State during their game Saturday, September 4, 2021 in Madison, Wis. Penn State won the game 16-10. Doug Raflik/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Fon Badgers Vs Penn State Football 090421 Dcr0034

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Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi (6) takes off on a 60-yard run during the first quarter of their game against Eastern Michigan Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL Uwgrid12 1

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Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) tosss the ball to running back Chez Mellusi (6) during their football game Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Apc Badgersvsnotredame 0925211848djp

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Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (6) runs the ball as Michigan Wolverines defensive back DJ Turner (5) tackles him during their game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Ebony Cox / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Oct 16, 2021; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (6) leaps over Army Black Knights defensive back Cedrick Cunningham Jr. (22) during the third quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports / © Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

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Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) and Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (1) have a laugh as part of Wisconsin Badgers football media day at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. Badgers Media Day 0853

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Sep 3, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (1) rushes with the football during the second quarter against the Illinois State Redbirds at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 17, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the New Mexico State Aggies at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

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Dec 27, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (1) scores a touchdown against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the first half of the 2022 Guaranteed Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (1) and Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Maema Njongmeta (55) have a laugh while interviewing each other during Wisconsin Badgers football media day at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023. - Mike De Sisti / The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi (1) scores a touchdown during the first quarter of their game against Buffalo Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.

Sep 16, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (1) rushes with the football during the fourth quarter against the Georgia Southern Eagles at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 2, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) celebrates with running back Chez Mellusi (1) following a touchdown during the first quarter against the Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

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Sep 22, 2023; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (1) is taken off the field in a cart after suffering an injury during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

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Published Sep 25, 2023

RIVER REYNOLDS

River Reynolds is a proud native of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Deeply passionate about sports, nature, and sharp cheese, she finds joy in the company of her beloved cats and dogs. She tries to see the positive in every player, capturing the essence of her Midwestern roots.