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Wisconsin’s Neuville is calling it a career

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Zander Neuville (Photo by David Stluka).

Wisconsin tight end Zander Neuville was attempting to make yet another comeback.  The sixth-year senior was attempting to make it back after gaining another season from the NCAA after suffering season-ending knee injuries in 2017 and 2018.

Neuville had spent the last month getting back into football shape and was just about ready to return to the field when he suffered another season ending injury.

Badger coaches were hoping Neuville would be able to join them on the field soon after the position’s depth had been challenged by injuries.  He had put his plans of attending medical school on hold for a year, while attempting his comeback.

Now, Neuville is ending his football playing days and will watch his team from the sidelines.  He’ll begin medical school next fall.

Badgers tight end position getting smaller

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Zander Neuville (Photo by David Stluka).

Two more Wisconsin tight ends dropped out of practice with injury.  The latest are Redshirt sophomore Jake Ferguson and freshman Hayden Rucci, both with left arm injuries.

Ferguson’s injury isn’t believed to be serious, but with the first game just over two weeks away (Aug. 30 at South Florida), the Badgers are definitely thin at the position.

Already lost are Gabe Loyd (season-ending leg injury) and Luke Benzschawel (right knee).  Only three healthy players remain at the position, freshman Clay Cundiff and redshirt freshmen Jack Eschenbach and Seth Currens, who just moved to tight end from linebacker.

The Badgers are also giving work to redshirt freshman Cormac Sampson who played tight end in high school but has moved to the offensive line with the Badgers.

Wisconsin does have veteran Zander Neuville returning after being granted a sixth year of eligibility.  But Neuville is working his way back into football shape and has yet to start practicing with the team.

Neuville suffered season ending knee injuries for the Badgers, each of the last two years.