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MADISON – Linebacker T.J. Edwards and cornerback Nick Nelson appear comfortable preparing for the Orange Bowl while mulling whether to return to Wisconsin for their senior seasons or enter the 2018 NFL draft.

” defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard said after practice Tuesday. “To put yourself in position to be able to play football at the next level is special. That doesn’t happen to everybody. ,“I think it is an awesome position to be in

“They’ve been extremely productive (for) us. Would you love them to come back? Great. But it might not be in their best interests.

“I think as coaches we just try to get them as much information as possible and correct information that they can go off of so they’re not guessing.

“If it is the right decision for them,Authentic Jim Brown Jersey, you hope they make it, whether that is to go or to stay.”

set for April 26-28. ,Underclassmen have until Jan. 15 to declare for the draft

Edwards and Nelson, both consensus first-team all-Big Ten picks this season, have been critical contributors on a unit ranked No. 3 nationally in points allowed (13.2 per game).

tied for second in tackles for loss (11) and tied for the team lead in interceptions (four). ,Edwards enters the Orange Bowl second on UW in tackles (75)

but he plays in UW’s base defense and nickel package because he can stuff the run and drop into coverage. ,He doesn’t have the tackle totals of other Big Ten linebackers

Nelson, who sat out last season after transferring from Hawaii, does not have an interception and sometimes draws penalties because of his tendency to grab but he has 20 passes broken up.

safety Natrell Jamerson (10).,That is the No. 1 mark on the team and twice as many as UW's No. 2 player

the coaches knew early on Nelson was good enough to turn pro after the ’17 season if he chose.,According to a source close to the program

Nelson has insisted his focus is on the Orange Bowl and he has yet to submit paperwork to the NFL Draft Advisory Board.

Edwards is waiting for more feedback before he discusses his options with his parents.

” he said. “I still have a little time left before I have to make that final decision.,“I’m just having fun being out here with the guys

I’ll make that decision…,Authentic John Ross Jersey,“When that time comes

“I’m more worried about sending these seniors out right and playing our best football.”

UW recently extended a scholarship offer to linebacker Will Honas,Authentic A.J. Green Jersey, a sophomore at Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kan.

the source close to the program cautioned that offer wasn’t extended because the staff knows Edwards is leaving. ,Authentic Barry Sanders Jersey,However

“I think the biggest thing is just my gut feeling in general,Womens A.J. Green Jersey,” Edwards said when asked what factors he is considering. “Just looking back at what I’ve done here and what I still need to do. My family is big, too, how they are feeling about the whole thing.”

Edwards led UW in tackles in each of his first two seasons but vowed before this season to improve as a player and a leader.

“I had two years of starting experience,Authentic DeShone Kizer Jersey, “and I just thought it was time to expect more of myself and be more for this team.”,” he said

Leonhard, believes Edwards has achieved that goal., who played 10 seasons in the NFL

“He does it every single play for us, physical play and leadership skills. “He brings a lot to the table in the run game,” he said, pass game,Womens Jim Brown Jersey, the whole 9 yards., citing Edwards’ instincts,Womens DeShone Kizer Jersey, leadership,Womens John Ross Jersey, physicality

“He has received a lot of accolades for how he played this season and it is well deserved.

it is awesome for those guys to put themselves in a position to go to the next level.”,Womens Barry Sanders Jersey,“Once again
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