Wisconsin Badgers Football 2023 Predictions: Statistical Leaders

Receptions and Receiving Touchdowns Leader

Tight End Clay Cundiff

Wisconsin Badgers tight end Hayden Rucci (87) and Clay Cundiff (85) yell in excited at quarterback Graham Mertz (5) after throwing a touchdown pass in the second quarter of the game on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. Samantha Madar/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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After having two consecutive seasons ended by devastating injuries, tight end Clay Cundiff is poised for a breakout season. Before making the trip to Columbus (during which Cundiff suffered his season-ending injury), the Kansas native showcased his ability to replace Jake “Barry Alvarez’ grandson” Ferguson.

The former three-star recruit had the second-most receptions on the team, trailing wide receiver Chimere Dike by just one before UW’s game against Ohio State. The six-foot-three-inch, 236-pound TE was also tied with WR Skyler Bell for the team lead in receiving touchdowns.

Admittedly, this projection rests upon a few assumptions:

1. The depth of talent at receiver means quarterback Tanner Mordecai spreads the wealth of targets throughout the room.
2. Cundiff becomes the go-to guy in the red zone.
3. He stays healthy.

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