The Wisconsin football team enters the 2024 season with potentially one of the league’s best defenses. Big Ten Conference this year.
One of the leaders of the Badgers defense is the cornerback Ricardo Hallmanwho returned to Wisconsin last offseason after considering NFL Draft and the transfer portal. Hallman has become a player that quarterbacks don’t want to test after defending the air with ease last season. Heading into the 2024 season, Hallman could certainly take another step forward and build on his great season of a year ago.
Wisconsin football veteran Ricardo Hallman expected to take game to ‘next level’
A season ago, the Wisconsin football staff, team and fans watched cornerback Ricardo Hallman began building his own island. Although he didn’t exploit sand, water, or physical materials to build his island, he managed to build it with his fearsome aerial play. Hallman recorded seven interceptions and five pass defenses against his opponents last season, including three games in which he recorded four interceptions.
Hallman really put himself on the map in his first season as a standout cornerback in Wisconsin’s defense. After his success last season, Hallman considered trying his luck elsewhere, either in the draft or the transfer portal. However, the cornerback returned to the Badgers to add some much-needed firepower to their defense.
With Hallman returning, the Wisconsin football staff and head coach Luke Fickell expected the cornerback to take his skills to the “next level.” The staff believes Hallman proved who he was last season, but he still has more to discover in the upcoming season.
Wisconsin Badgers Football Team, Veteran-Leading Defense
The team has undergone a lot of changes ahead of the 2024 season, one of which has been the arrival of a number of experienced players. On defense, the Badgers will likely have a starting lineup of 11 seniors and two senior rotation players. Eight of the 11 expected starters The defense also features seniors who are in their final year of eligibility.
Wisconsin players are excited about their defense and roster depth, but they also noted that they will need to rely on their veterans to achieve greater success.
Will Hallman improve his receiving skills in the 2024 season?
While Hallman was incredible at receiving and defending in the air for Wisconsin last season, there was also an area that needed improvement. Every player has something they need to work on to become the best version of themselves, and for Hallman, that area is attacking.
Last season, Hallman had ten missed tackles, which was 22.7 percent of his tackle attempts. This was a particular problem for Hallman against South Georgia AND Nebraska as his missed tackles led to gigantic plays. The Eagles recorded 115 total receiving yards on Hallman and 48 yards after the catch, but recorded an interception.
Against Nebraska, Hallman allowed his only touchdown of the season on a failed tackle. Tackling was a problem for the defensive back last season, but it was overshadowed by his seven-interception season. With more growth and an offseason to develop, Hallman should certainly be able to improve on his weaknesses from last season.
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