Sun Jan 12 22:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Badger Linebackers Dominate NFL All-Pro Teams
**Green Bay, WI** – The Wisconsin Badgers football program is celebrating a remarkable achievement, as three former linebackers earned NFL All-Pro honors in 2024. This unprecedented success showcases the program’s consistent ability to produce elite talent.
Zack Baun (Philadelphia Eagles) and Andrew Van Ginkel (Minnesota Vikings) both had breakout seasons with their new teams, earning their first All-Pro selections. Baun, playing inside linebacker, impressed with 151 tackles, 15 stuffs, and five forced fumbles, earning a First-Team All-Pro nod. Van Ginkel thrived under Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, contributing 79 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, and 11.5 sacks, along with two interceptions and two defensive touchdowns.
Veteran T.J. Watt (Pittsburgh Steelers) continued his dominance, securing an All-Pro selection despite battling injuries. He recorded 61 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, and a league-high six forced fumbles.
All three All-Pro Badgers will see playoff action this weekend: the Steelers face the Ravens on Saturday, the Eagles host the Packers on Sunday, and the Vikings play the Rams on Monday.
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