Wisconsin LB Leo Chenal announces he's entering NFL draft

Published Jan. 3, 2022 8:32 p.m. ET

Associated Press

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

The move comes after Chenal earned second-team honors on the

“Badger Nation, I can’t thank you enough for the support!” Chenal said in his social media post. “I know you’ll be behind me on this next journey as well!”

Chenal was the leading tackler for a Wisconsin defense

He had 115 tackles and 18 ½ 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

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