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Badgers' Reiger Undrafted: Surprise NFL Draft Snub
26 Apr
Summary
- Wisconsin Badgers saw no players drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Edge rusher Mason Reiger was not selected despite being a prospect.
- Reiger will now pursue an NFL career as an undrafted free agent.
The 2026 NFL Draft saw no players from the Wisconsin Badgers selected, a surprising outcome for the program. Notably, edge rusher Mason Reiger, who had a notable comeback season in 2025, was not drafted. Reiger, who missed the entire 2024 season at Louisville due to injury, returned to the field with 32 tackles, five sacks, and 45 pressures for the Badgers.
Despite his strong performance and reputation as a relentless effort player, Reiger was overlooked in the draft. NFL.com's Lance Zierlein had previously graded him as a fifth-round prospect, noting his potential as a rotational odd-front edge player but also highlighting areas for improvement like adding mass and refining his technique.
Now, Reiger is set to begin his professional career as an undrafted free agent. He will aim to carve out a space for himself in the NFL and continue the tradition of pass-rushers emerging from the Wisconsin program.
