Former Wisconsin star has arguably been the NFL’s best LB over the past 3 weeks

Things may not be going according to plan for Luke Fickell and Wisconsin right now, but that doesn’t mean all is doom and gloom for the program. On the recruiting front, it will be a big weekend for the Oregon game. Who knows, maybe a miracle will be posted on the field.

With that said, despite the Badgers being 5-4, plenty of fans are also keeping an eye on former playmakers who have left Madison and had stellar careers in the NFL. These days, linebacker Zack Baun has looked sensational for the Eagles.

Over the past three weeks, Baun has been the one highest rated LB according to Pro Football Focus. After a strong showing in Philly’s Week 12 win over Dallas, Baun also took home the NFC Defensive Player of the Week. He puts on a show and the rest of the country takes notice:

Baun was truly a monster against the Cowboys, posting eight tackles, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and a tackle for loss. He was a nightmare for the Dallas offense to try to handle. Hey, give Baun props for arriving at the Eagles as an underrated playmaker.

Now, though, he’s proving to be one of the best free-agent signings for a team last offseason, as the Eagles were able to land him on a cheap one-year, $1.6 million deal. With the way he has played in 2024, Baun is poised to get a huge contract when he hits free agency again.

The Eagles would be wise to work out an extension with him in the near future. Baun was a standout for Wisconsin when he arrived in 2016 and played his final year with the Big Ten powerhouse in 2019. It’s great to see him play so well at the next level. He will be someone the people of Madison will always care about.