Wisconsin’s old-school tight end with a bruiser’s frame and reliable hands
In the 2011 season, Jake Byrne was a classic Wisconsin tight end: 6-foot-4, 260 pounds, built to block first and make the occasional catch, finishing with 1 reception for 14 yards after 5 catches for 43 yards and a touchdown in 2010. His value is the gritty stuff that doesn’t always show up in box scores—size, leverage, and toughness in a run-heavy Badgers offense. If a team wants a physical, low-drama TE who can do the dirty work, Byrne fits the mold.
