Wisconsin Badgers post-spring depth chart on offense

A projected breakdown of the Wisconsin two-deep on offense following spring practice.

With the spring ball officially done, the Wisconsin Badgers enter a crucial summer in preparation for the 2022 college football season.

Looking ahead to the season opener against Illinois State, here is a projected depth chart for the football team based on what we saw this spring during practice on the defensive side of the ball. 

Quarterback

• Spring quarterback position overview

Starter

QB1: Graham Mertz (RS JR)

Backup

QB2: Chase Wolf (RS SR)

Reserves

QB3/4: Deacon Hill (RS FR), Myles Burkett (FR)

Running back

• Spring running back position overview

Starter

RB1: Braelon Allen (SO)

Backups

RB2/3: Chez Mellusi (SR), Isaac Guerendo (RS SR)

Reserves

RB: Julius Davis (RS JR), Brady Schipper (RS SR), Grover Bortolotti (RS FR)

Fullback

• Spring fullback position overview

Starter

FB1: Jackson Acker (RS FR)

Backup

FB2: Riley Nowakowski (RS SO)

Reserve

FB3: Garrison Solliday (RS FR)

FB Jackson Acker / Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Verona native Jackson Acker is expected to be the starting fullback in 2022 after earning most of the first-team reps this spring. 

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RB Julius Davis / Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Junior running back Julius Davis saw increased reps this spring and gives the team greater depth at the position in 2022. 

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QB's Chase Wolf and Myles Burkett :: Mike De Sisti / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK

While Graham Mertz is the likely starter next season, both Chase Wolf and Myles Burkett showed flashes this spring. 

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OL Tanor Bortolini / Matt Belz, All Badgers

Wisconsin offensive lineman Tanor Bortolini could wind up starting at several places along the offensive line in 2022. 

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WR Dean Engram / Matt Belz, All Badgers

Wisconsin wide receiver Dean Engram is transitioning from cornerback, but he could give the team a quick slot option in 2022. 

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OL Logan Brown / Matt Belz, All Badgers

Logan Brown took nearly all of the first team reps at right tackle this spring, but he should see increased competition in the fall for the starting spot. 

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WR Markus Allen / Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Markus Allen finished the spring strong the final week of the spring and is expected to have a role in the offense in 2022. 

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Wide receiver

• Spring wide receiver position overview

Starters

WR1: Chimere Dike (JR)

WR2: Skyler Bell (RS FR)

Backups

WR3: Keontez Lewis (SO)

WR4: Markus Allen (RS FR) or Dean Engram (RS JR)

Reserves

WR: Stephan Bracey (RS JR), Haakon Anderson (RS SO), Jordan DiBenedetto (RS SR), Mike Gregoire (RS SR), Alex Moeller (RS FR)

Tight end

• Spring tight end position overview

Starters

Move/receiving: Clay Cundiff (RS JR) or Jack Eschenbach (RS SR)

Blocking: Hayden Rucci (RS JR)

Backups:

Move/receiving: Jaylan Franklin (RS SR)

Blocking: Cole Dakovich (RS SO) or Cam Large (RS SO)

Reserve:

TE: Jack Pugh (RS FR)

Offensive line

• Spring offensive line overview

Starters

LT: Jack Nelson (RS SO)

LG: Tyler Beach (6th SR)

C: Joe Tippmann (RS JR) 

RG: Michael Furtney (RS SR) or Tanor Bortolini (RS SO)

RT: Logan Brown (RS JR)

Backups:

LT: Riley Mahlman (FR FR)

LG: Dylan Barrett (RS SO)

C: Cormac Sampson (RS SR)

RG: Trey Wedig (RS SO)

RT: Nolan Rucci (RS FR) or Trey Wedig (RS SO)

Reserves:

OL: JP Benzschawel (RS FR), Barrett Nelson (FR), Kerry Kodanko (RS SO), Sean Timmis (RS SO)

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