Badger Alumni Storm NFL Combine in Indianapolis
The Wisconsin contingent at the 2026 NFL Combine is slim but mighty, featuring wide receiver Vinny Anthony and edge rusher Mason Reiger. Anthony, fresh off a Senior Bowl showing, will speak to media Friday at 9:30 a.m. CT and take the field Saturday at noon as WR No. 2. Reiger follows the DL pack Wednesday, hitting drills around 2 p.m. CT after his press conference at 10:40 a.m. CT. Fans can catch every sprint, jump, and press session live on NFL Network and NFL+ or read SI’s on-site coverage.
Welcome to the ultimate Wisconsin flex: two Badgers showing off their drills while the rest of the gridiron nation holds its collective breath. It’s like sending your star children to a regional science fair—“Look mom, I can bench a combine sled and quote press releases!” Meanwhile, casual fans will pretend they understand the 40-yard dash significance, nod sagely at shuttle times, and dutifully post “Go Badgers!” on social media, all convinced these numbers will translate to Super Bowl rings. Spoiler: nothing says “pro prospect” like a 4.5-second dash and an awkward interview soundbite.
Texas Phenom Gibson Locks In Madison Visit
Richland High’s four-star running back Jayshon Gibson, ranked Top 20 nationally, has accepted an official visit to Madison from May 28–31. Gibson piled up 2,263 rushing yards and 41 TDs last season, including a jaw-dropping 321 yards and eight scores in a single playoff game. Despite heavy suitors like Texas Tech, Arizona State, and Michigan, Wisconsin secured his summer trip and hopes an unofficial spring visit will seal the deal.
Nothing says “Cheese State hustle” like chasing a Texas star with promises of snow-packed fields and unlimited cheese curds. While other programs flaunt stadium glitz, the Badgers are busy perfecting their “down-home hospitality” by offering Gibson all-you-can-eat bratwurst and a VIP tour of the university’s Dairy Bar. Scouts might scoff, but as long as Gibson’s phone isn’t reading “Yeehaw, Texas Tech,” Wisconsin is ready to wheel and deal in processed cheddar dreams. Expect a full-court press—er, full-field blitz—to secure that verbal commitment.
Boyd’s Big Ten Brilliance Demands All-Conference Honors
Senior guard Nick Boyd has made a compelling case for First-Team All-Big Ten with electrifying performances—27 points, nine rebounds, and a career-high 10 assists—in an 84-71 win over Iowa. Facing elite guards like Bennett Stirtz and Braden Smith, Boyd has averaged 20.3 ppg, 3.4 rpg, and 3.6 apg in conference play, elevating to 23.7 ppg, 4.3 rpg, and 5.2 apg against KenPom’s top teams. Coach Greg Gard called him “the best player on the floor,” underscoring a late-season surge that rivals Wisconsin guard legends.
If stats were trophies, Boyd would need his own trophy case by now. Instead, he’s juggling the ball, shattering defensive schemes, and offending conventional Big Ten guard etiquette with free-wheeling wizardry. Rumor has it opposing coaches are considering a cease-and-desist order on his handles. He’s basically Houdini on hardwood, slipping out of traps, finding teammates in blind spots, and making Iowa’s defense look like they’re auditioning for a ballet recital—on a skateboard. Next up: conjuring double-doubles out of thin air.
Elite CB Raheem Floyd Adds Badgers to Visit List
Class of 2027 four-star cornerback Raheem “Heem” Floyd, ranked No. 18 nationally, has scheduled an official visit to Wisconsin from May 28–31. One of only two schools on his official trip, the Badgers join Indiana in courting the East St. Louis standout, who boasts five picks, 48 solo tackles, and 14 pass breakups in his sophomore year. Wisconsin was an early suitor, extending an offer in April 2025, and now faces stiff competition from eight Big Ten and six SEC programs.
Floyd must have mistaken Madison for a gourmet cheese sampling—too bad the Badgers haven’t figured out how to package cheddar into a recruiting pitch. Still, they’ll try, dangling the promise of crisp air, friendly strangers, and that ever-so-subtle “Cornerback U” mystique. Meanwhile, Floyd’s phone must be lit with texts from coaches flexing Mary Jo Field photos and Dairy Queen coupons. Will he choose beer-steeped bratwurst over deep-fried Southern hospitality? Only time—and possibly one too many Wisconsin cheese curds—will tell.
Pulver’s Surprise Run Earns Big Ten Star Honor
Backup goaltender Eli Pulver seized the spotlight by posting a .936 save percentage and 44 saves in a two-game series split with No. 2 Michigan, earning Big Ten Third Star of the Week. Pressed into duty after an injury to starter Daniel Hauser, Pulver allowed just three goals on 44 shots. His standout weekend followed a rocky outing against Ohio State and mirrored an earlier sweep of top-ranked Michigan State. Wisconsin now gears up for its regular-season finale at Penn State.
Imagine being the understudy in a high-school play, then stepping on stage to deliver a Broadway-caliber performance—while wearing a mask, pads, and ice skates. That’s Pulver’s story, except no one handed him a bouquet; instead, he collected a shiny Big Ten star pin. Michigan skaters are probably Googling “how to beat a Canadian backup” as we speak. Next up: freezing out Penn State and convincing the Badger faithful that, yes, this kid did just single-handedly tame college hockey’s scariest offense.
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