Wisconsin OL Tanor Bortolini declares for 2024 NFL Draft

Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Tanor Bortolini officially declared for the 2024 NFL Draft, he announced on his Twitter page on Wednesday evening.

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— Tanor Bortolini (@TanorBortolini) December 14, 2023

“It has been an honor to represent the University of Wisconsin over these last four years. I’ve loved every second, and it has been an honor to take the field day in day our with my brothers. I want to thank all of my teammates and coaches for everything they have done. Without them, I wouldn’t be the player or person I am today.”

“I would also like to thank my family and friends, especially my parents, for all of their love and support on this journey. Without them, none of this would’ve been possible.”

“Lastly, I want to thank the Badger Fans, the best fans in the nation, for their support and making my experience at Wisconsin something I will cherish and 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 2024 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 man and player that stands before you today.”

“On Wisconsin.”

Bortolini was a versatile offensive lineman who played multiple positions over the years for the Badgers. He recently accepted an invite to the Reese’s Senior Bowl, where he’ll get to perform in front of scouts from across the NFL.

In 2022, he earned consensus honorable mention All-Big Ten honors, playing in 11 games, and starting in 10 of those. He made six starts at left guard, two at right guard, one at center, and one at tight end. Bortolini allowed only one sack, according to PFF.

More on the 2024 NFL Draft

The 2024 NFL Draft will be held in Detroit, Michigan, with the first round on Thursday, April 25, the second and third rounds on Friday, April 26, and the fourth through seventh rounds on Saturday, April 27.

Players will have the opportunity to solidify their draft stock at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana from February 26 through March 4.

The three-day event will be broadcasted throughout the weekend on 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.

Last season, 69 players were granted special eligibility for the 2023 NFL Draft. 13 underclassmen who had completed their college degrees were also deemed eligible to be selected.

The deadline to declare for the 2024 NFL Draft is on January 15. NFL teams will receive a full list of eligible players in the class on January 19.