Badgers Camp: A Final Look Through the Notebook

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have covered the Badgers camp from earlier this month a couple times, but as I was going through my notes from my June camps I realized there were still several athletes that needed to be put in the spotlight for catching my eyes in Madison. These athletes all had me jotting down quick notes because of a play they made, their size, or because of testing results. Let's dive into this final crop of Badgers Camp standouts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1220660"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667dd04da53a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I have crossed paths with Zach at three camps this spring/summer and I was in attendance for his final game of 2023. I'm not complaining about it. Zach is a dominant athlete who has delivered every time I watch him in person. Zach first grabbed my attention in Madison with how quick his feet were through bag drills with the DL coach. Plus his balance and burst stood out during those drills. The standout DL is around 6'2" 225 lbs with room to add onto that frame. It will be interesting to see how his frame and length develop. The physical tools are there and building up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Tanner Gormanson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"250","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Wisconsin Rapids","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667dd04da5463"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tanner grabbed my attention, and found his way into my notebook with his size. The 2025 DL brings the length needed to win in the trenches with his 6'4" frame and long arms. Tanner was an athlete I watched closely while the DL was doing drill work. The incoming senior was able to flip his hips quickly and has solid feet. Where he can make big strides is with his strength. As that improves so will the overall impact he can have in the trenches. He is a raw prospect, but the D3 and possibly D2 levels should look into him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["537214"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667dd04da54ad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Blaise made the trip up from Illinois and quickly proved to be one of the best players at the WR position among a large group. The '26 WR had me jotting down notes every time he went through a route in the WR drills. His body control/balance, quick feet, acceleration out of breaks all stood out from the loaded position. He flashed quick hands that plucked the ball out of the air. After the catch it was impressive watching him cut on a dime, drop his pad level, and explode upfield. Blaise played the position more explosive than the rest of the group. The '26 will be a name to know down in IL.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["685915"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667dd04da54ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Terron was a menace in the OL/DL 1 on 1 battles. I was very surprised by how well he held his own against the bigger, more heavily recruited OL prospects. Terron is blessed with a low center of gravity and a strong anchor that made him difficult to get off the line of scrimmage in the run game battles. Terron's leverage jumped off the Camp Randall field too. He consistently played with a lower pad level than his opponent and used strong hands that were well placed to hold his ground. Terron was a problem for the OL. Don't miss out on this 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["802037"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667dd04da552e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tyler caught my eyes multiple times while following the LBs from drill to drill. He started the day showing 4.85 40 speed that allows him to have sideline to sideline range. In the position drills I was impressed with how well he could slide laterally with speed. Also, it was great to see him be able to change direction while sliding laterally or while running. That athleticism and fluid change of direction was huge for him in 1 on 1s where he won 10/12 reps. Tyler is a 2026 to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["700149"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667dd04da556d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It was great getting to see Brendan in person. He has always impressed when I review his tape, and the '26 LB didn't disappoint live. Foley stood out at the position in the 1 on 1 battles. We saw him line up against WRs, TEs, and RBs. It was impressive to see him be able to hold his own. The '26 LB showed the acceleration to attack routes that broke in front of him. Brendan also has the change of direction to be able to react to route breaks quickly and stay right in his man's hip pocket. Foley also showed great ball skills, securing multiple INTs in 1 on 1s. Brendan is an LB to have on your boards early.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->