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Joe Rudolph just might have the most difficult job and the most enviable job all rolled into one — figuring out not only who will play on Wisconsin’s offensive line next season, but how much.womens Duane Brown Jersey,

Rudolph, constantly preaches the idea of putting the five best linemen on the field, regardless of position. But as Wisconsin works through spring practice, it’s become clear the Badgers have far more than five linemen capable of playing. In fact, the Badgers offensive coordinator and O-line coach, Wisconsin possesses an embarrassment of riches on the offensive line, as deep and as talented as any of the team’s best units in recent history.womens Johnathan Joseph Jersey

“We’re returning three All-Americans, and we could have more on there next year,” Badgers left guard Jason Erdmann said. “We have no idea how good we could be. I feel like we could be the best O-line in the country, and we’re going to do great things this year.”womens Brian Cushing Jersey

,Added left tackle Cole Van Lanen: “I think this line can be one of the best that’s ever been in our history.”Authentic Johnathan Joseph Jersey

Before anybody scoffs at such a notion as mere hyperbole, it’s worth considering just how good Wisconsin’s line is entering the 2018 season.Authentic Virgil Green Jersey,

Michael Deiter has 41 career starts and was a second-team All-America selection by the Sporting News for his work at left tackle last season, which isn’t even his best position. Beau Benzschawel has started 36 consecutive games, the last 30 at right guard. He was named to multiple All-America teams last season. David Edwards has played in 26 games, with 19 starts at right tackle. He also was named to multiple All-America teams.Authentic Duane Brown Jersey

All three players came back to school and put on hold for one more year the possibility of earning millions in the NFL. The last Wisconsin offensive line to feature three All-Americans was in 1921. The Badgers have never returned that many All-Americans the following season.Authentic Brian Cushing Jersey

But that only begins to scratch the surface for a unit that returns its entire two-deep off last season.womens Virgil Green Jersey Tyler Biadasz earned freshman All-America honors after he started all 14 games at center last season. Jon Dietzen has played in 23 games, with 20 starts at left guard. Erdmann has played in all 28 of Wisconsin’s games the past two seasons. He primarily plays guard but filled in for an injured Biadasz at center against Iowa. Van Lanen and tackle Patrick Kasl played in all 14 games last season. Coaches also are extremely high on Kayden Lyles, who has taken center reps with the first-team linemen.womens Lamar Miller Jersey,'

For an idea as to how talented Wisconsin’s offensive line will beAuthentic Brandon Marshall Jersey, consider that guard Micah Kapoi is a senior who has played in 34 career games with 14 starts. He could be the eighth- or ninth-best lineman in the group.Authentic Darian Stewart Jersey,

if they were at different schools around the country,“We have guys that are backups that, womens Brandon Marshall Jerseythey’d be starters there, too,” Erdmann said.

Given the competition for playing time, But the biggest question involves where Deiter will wind up playing. He projects as an interior lineman in the NFL, not every spot has been solidified.womens Darian Stewart Jersey, and moving from tackle back to guard played a factor in his decision to return to school.,Authentic Lamar Miller Jersey,