Wisconsin OL Joe Tippmann declares for 2023 NFL Draft

Wisconsin offensive lineman Joe Tippmann decided to forgo his final season of eligibility and enter the 2023 NFL Draft, he posted on his Twitter account on Thursday afternoon. An integral piece of their roster, he played the most snaps (758) of any Badgers player on either side of the football during the 2022 campaign.

In 2021, he was named a consensus honorable mention All-Big Ten selection. Tippman played in 11 games that season, starting 10 games at center. He was a critical piece in paving the way for the No. 2 rushing attack in the Big Ten (210.9 yards per game) and the second-leading rusher in the conference during the 2021 season (Braelon Allen–105.7 yards per game).

Check out his announcement below.

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— joe tippmann (@JoeTippmann) December 8, 2022

He wrote, “Badger Nation,”

“It has been a true honor to represent the University of Wisconsin over these last 4 years, taking the field day in and day out with my brothers. I want to thank Coach Chryst along with the rest of the coaches and staff that took a chance on me.”

“I would like to express my deepest gratitude for my family and friends, especially for my parents, for their endless support. Without them this would not be possible.”

“Lastly, I want to thank the best fans in the nation, Badger Fans, for making my University of Wisconsin experience something I will never forget.”

“With that being said, I will be forgoing my final year of eligibility and am excited to announce that I WILL BE ENTERING THE 2023 NFL DRAFT. As I look forward towards the next chapter of my football career, I am forever grateful to all those who made me into the athlete and man that stands before you today. Joe Tippmann #75″

More on the 2023 NFL Draft

The 2023 NFL Draft takes place from Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 in Kansas City, Missouri. The event location this year is the plaza just outside of Union Station.

Round 1 of the NFL Draft begins at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Apr. 27. Rounds 2-3 will begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Apr. 28, and Rounds 4-7 will begin at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, Apr. 29. The draft broadcast runs throughout the weekend on both ESPN and NFL Network.

To be eligible for the NFL Draft, players must be at least three years removed from their final year of high school while having used up their collegiate eligibility. Underclassmen are able to request league approval to become eligible for the draft, as are players who have graduated prior to using up all of their collegiate eligibility. One hundred underclassmen gained approval for last year’s draft. Seventy-three of those 100 underclassmen received special eligibility while 27 of them were underclassmen who had completed their college degrees.

The 2023 NFL Scouting Combine will take place from Feb. 28 through March 6 in Indianapolis.