Wisconsin LB Leo Chenal announces he's entering NFL draft

Posted January 03, 2022 6:00 am

The Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin linebacker Leo Chenal is entering the NFL draft rather than returning to the Badgers next season.

Chenal announced his decision Monday on social media. The move comes after Chenal earned second-team honors on the Associated Press All-America team as a junior.

'œBadger Nation, I can't thank you enough for the support!'ť Chenal said in his social media post. 'œI know you'll be behind me on this next journey as well!'ť

Chenal was the leading tackler for a Wisconsin defense that allowed the fewest yards per game of any Football Bowl Subdivision team this season.

He had 115 tackles and 18 ˆ½ tackles to rank first on his team in both categories - despite missing the Badgers' first two games due to COVID-19. Chenal also recorded eight sacks to rank second on the team.

Wisconsin (9-4) closed its season Thursday by beating Arizona State 20-13 in the Las Vegas Bowl.

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