Jack Nelson, an integral part of the Wisconsin Badgers football team’s offensive line, is extending his time in Madison.
Since joining the Badgers in 2020 as a four-star in-state recruit from Stoughton under Paul Chryst, Nelson has been a consistent starter since his redshirt freshman season, boasting 38 appearances on the line.
In a recent media session ahead of the ReliaQuest Bowl, Nelson confirmed his decision to return for a fifth season with the Wisconsin football team in 2024.
The Wisconsin Badgers football program has been in wait-and-see mode regarding Jack Nelson’s future with the team. It was still being determined whether he would test the NFL Draft waters like a few of his teammates or return and attempt to improve his stock.
Describing it as a personal and career-driven choice, Nelson emphasized his attachment to the program and the significance it holds for his future.
“It’s a selfish decision, you know,” Nelson told reporters. “It’s a selfish decision process and thinking about what would be best for my future, my family, everything like that,” Nelson confessed. “But then, taking into account how much this place [Wisconsin] means to me, this is something I really want to be a part of as long as I can and want to go out on a good foot, a better foot than it would have been leaving this year.”
Jack Nelson on his decision to return to the #Badgers in 2024. pic.twitter.com/ijnyCv9aeU
— Jeff Potrykus (@jaypo1961) December 27, 2023
In Nelson, the Wisconsin Badgers football team gets back its most experienced offensive lineman at the most important position. He has twice been named an All-Big Ten honorable mention selection (2021, 2022) at both right guard and left tackle.
His return offers stability and a cornerstone for head coach Luke Fickell to build upon in the upcoming 2024 season.
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