MADISON – Hunter Wohler is moving on to the NFL, but he isn’t leaving Big Ten country.
The former Wisconsin Badgers safety was selected by Indianapolis with the 16th pick of the seventh round (232 overall) of the NFL draft on April 26. The Muskego native is set to join a couple of former Badgers on the roster: running back Jonathan Taylor and guard Tanor Bortolini.
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Wohler was the eighth player selected by Indianapolis in a draft that had a Big Ten feel for the Colts. Three other selections were from the conference: Penn State tight end Tyler Warren (first round), Ohio State defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau (second round) and Minnesota cornerback Justin Walley (third round).
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Hunter Wohler’s draft gradeA-B
The former Muskego standout’s physicality is universally appreciated, as is his potential to provide immediate help on special teams. USA Today’s Ayrton Ostly gave the selection an A, while CBSSports and Bleacher Report gave it a B or B+.
Does Hunter Wohler fit Colts’ need?
Wohler’s ability to help special teams adds value to this pick as he tries to work his way up the depth chart on defense.
Defensive back Hunter Wohler was an all-Big Ten selection during his junior and senior seasons at Wisconsin and led the Badgers in tackles in 2024.
Where did Hunter Wohler play in college?
Wohler played each of his four seasons at Wisconsin.
Hunter Wohler, height, weight?
Wohler is 6-foot-2 and 213 pounds.
Hunter Wohler highlights
Wohler received all-Big Ten distinction his final two seasons, but his best season came in 2023 when he was a first team all-Big Ten selection by The Associated Press. He received honorable mention as a senior.
Hunter Wohler stats
Wohler led the Badgers in tackles the past two seasons. He finished with 71 tackles, 51 solos, last season when the Badgers ranked 41st nationally in total defense. As a junior he led all Big Ten defensive backs with 120 tackles, the most for a Wisconsin DB since 1991, when the team ranked 38th in total defense. He finished his career with 229 tackles, 150 solos and three interceptions in 43 games. He had 11 ½ tackles for a loss.
How did Hunter Wohler do at the NFL Combine?
Wohler participated in every drill at the combine except the bench press. Here is how he ranked versus the rest of the safeties there.
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40-yard dash – 4.57 seconds (tied for 12th); 10-yard split – 1.54 (11th); vertical – 37 feet (tied for fifth); broad jump – 10-0 (11th); 3-cone drill – 6.72 (first); 20-yard shuttle – 4.25 (second).
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Hunter Wohler draft: Colts pick Wisconsin DB in NFL draft 7th round