Midseason First and Second Team All-American Projections

OT: Ryan Ramczyk (Wisconsin)

When Paul Chryst left Wisconsin to take the head coaching job at Pitt, Ryan Ramczyk declined the opportunity to follow the coach. He took a year off football, then started playing at Division III UW-Stevens Point in his hometown. When Chryst returned to Madison, Ramczyk took the opportunity to move two hours south and fulfill a childhood dream of playing for the Badgers. In turn he has maintained a tradition of tough offensive linemen built to operate Wisconsin’s power-running game.

Ramczyk has played at both tackle spots for the Badgers this season, protecting the blindside of both right-handed Bart Houston and lefty Alex Hornibrook. This year the Badgers have had the fourth best offensive line in terms of opponent-adjusted line yards, helping to keep a still-developing offense in many of its games by providing additional moments for plays to develop. As the pivotal QB protector and a great off-tackle blocker, Ramczyk is sure to get long looks from All-American organizations in December.