Baun, who represented the Badgers from 2015-19, was named to the 2024 AP All-Pro first team. He is one of three inside linebackers on the unit along with Fred Warner (San Francisco 49ers) and Roquan Smith (Baltimore Ravens).

Former Wisconsin and current Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun was named ProFootballFocus’ 2024 ‘Breakout Player of the Year’ on Wednesday.

Linebacker Roquan Smith, slot cornerback Marlon Humphrey and fullback ... Barkley, who ran for 2,005 yards in 16 games in his first season with the Eagles (14-3), and linebacker Zack Baun were Philadelphia's first-team selections. Barkley sat out the ...

No other 49ers player joined Warner as tight end George Kittle and fullback Kyle Juszczyk both dipped to AP second-team All-Pro. Kittle’s 88 points fell 13 shy of Las Vegas Raiders rookie Brock Bowers, a Napa native. Juszczyk, also with 88 points, finished second to Baltimore’s Patrick Ricard.

Lamar Jackson beat out Josh Allen, and Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson are unanimous choices for The Associated Press 2024 NFL All-Pro Team. Saquon Barkley received 48 of 50 first-place votes and Patrick Surtain II got 49 from a nationwide panel of media members who regularly cover the league.

The Wisconsin Badgers have been known to put quality linebackers in the NFL, both on and off the ball, and that was seen across the board in 2024. Three former linebackers were named AP-All Pros in 2024,