Wisconsin football: Updated depth chart for the Guaranteed Rate Bowl

The Wisconsin Badgers (6-6 overall) are busy preparing for next week's Guaranteed Rate Bowl against Oklahoma State (7-5 overall). With both teams hit hard by the transfer porta and NFL Draft declarations, the two rosters will look very different in some areas on December 27.

On Monday, in preparation for the bowl game, the Badgers shared an updated depth chart with some notable updates. 

Here's a look at Wisconsin's two-deep provided by UW.

Quarterback

1. Chase Wolf (RS SR) OR Myles Burkett (FR)
2. Marshall Howe (FR)

One of the most interesting developments on the depth chart is the inclusion of the OR designation with Chase Wolf and Myles Burkett. Head coach Luke Fickell has made it clear that his focus is on winning the bowl game and not getting a glimpse at 2023. Chase Wolf has missed a few practices because of a death in his family, and so it will be fascinating to see how reps are split out in the bowl game. 

Most fans are excited to see what Myles Burkett can do in a larger role, and but I wouldn't be shocked to see both players see some snaps in the bowl game. 

Running back

1. Braelon Allen (SO)
2. Chez Mellusi (SR)

Wisconsin is getting back both Braelon Allen and Chez Mellusi next season. With both players now healthy, the expectation is that each player will receive carries on December 27. With Isaac Guerendo exploring his options in the transfer portal, expect Julius Davis and Brady Schipper to be third and fourth on the depth chart. 

Fullback

1. Jackson Acker (RS FR)
2. Riley Nowakowski (RS SO)

Wide receiver

1. Chimere Dike (JR) & Skyler Bell (RS FR)
2. Keontez Lewis (SO) & Dean Engram (RS JR)

Tight end

1. Hayden Rucci (RS JR)
2. Jack Eschenbach (RS SR)

Left tackle

1. Jack Nelson (RS SO)
2. Nolan Rucci (RS FR)

Left guard

1. Michael Furtney (RS SR)
2. Kerry Kodanko (RS SO)

After announcing that he is coming back for a sixth season, Michael Furtney will slide over at left guard. Tyler Beach is off to the NFL Draft, so the assumption is that the staff likes Furtney to potentially hold this role next season. 

Center

1. Tanor Bortolini (RS SO)
2. Dylan Barrett (RS SO)

After playing several interior offensive line positions this season, Tanor Bortolin is scheduled to earn the starting nod at center in the bowl game. Joe Tippmann declared for the NFL Draft after starting most of the season. 

Right guard

1. Trey Wedig (RS SO)
2. Joe Brunner (RS SO)

Right tackle

1. Riley Mahlman (RS FR)
2. Barrett Nelson (RS FR)

This is the first Barrett Nelson sighting on the depth chart this season. The freshman out of Stoughton is the younger brother of starting left tackle Jack Nelson. 

Defensive end

1. Isaiah Mullens (RS SR) & Rodas Johnson (RS JR)
2. James Thompson Jr. (RS SO) & Cade McDonald (RS SO)

Nose tackle

1. Gio Paez (RS JR)
2. Curt Neal (FR)

With Keeanu Benton off to play in the NFL, Gio Paez will get the start at nose tackle most likely. The backup to Benton all season long, Paez is an experienced option in the middle. 

Outside linebacker

1. Kaden Johnson (RS SO) & C.J. Goetz (RS SR)
2. TJ Bollers (RS FR) & Darryl Peterson (RS FR)

Kaden Johnson is scheduled to earn the starting nod at outside linebacker in place of Nick Herbig. As a result, TJ Bollers is now on the two-deep for the first time and could see snaps during the bowl game. 

Inside linebacker

1. Jordan Turner (RS SO) & Maema Njongmeta (RS JR)
2. Tate Grass (RS JR) & Jake Chaney (SO)

Cornerback

1. Jay Shaw (6-yr SR) & Alexander Smith (RS SR)
2. Ricardo Hallman (RS FR) & Amaun Williams (RS SO)

Walk-on cornerback Amaun Williams out of Milwaukee makes the two-deep for the Guaranteed Rate bowl with Semar Melvin transferring to Michigan State. 

Nickel

1. Cedrick Dort (6th-yr SR)
2. Max Lofy (RS SO)

Free safety

1. Kamo'i Latu (RS JR)
2. Hunter Wohler (SO)

Strong safety

1. John Torchio (RS SR)
2. Preston Zachman (RS SO)

Titus Toler's decision to enter the transfer portal bumps Preston Zachman back into the two-deep behind John Torchio. 

Punter

1. Andy Vujnovich (RS Senior)
2. Gavin Meyers (RS Sophomore)

Field goals

1. Vito Calvaruso (Junior)
2. Gavin Lahm (FR)

Kickoff

1. Jack Van Dyke (Junior)
2. Gavin Lahm (FR)

Long-snapper

1. Peter Bowden (RS Junior)
2. Zach Zei (RS Freshman)

Holder

1. Gavin Meyers (RS Sophomore)
2. Andy Vujnovich (RS Senior)

Punt return

1. Dean Engram (RS Junior)
2. Chimere Dike (Junior)

Kick return

1. Chimere Dike (RS Junior)
2. Keontez Lewis (Sophomore)

Related links:

• Wisconsin lands four-star transfer Nick Evers from Oklahoma
• Four Badgers earn AP All-Big Ten honors
• Markus Allen returning to UW in 2023

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