Hunter Wohler: Wisconsin's Million 'Dollar' Man on Defense
Wisconsin might have a secret playmaking weapon on defense this season, with safety Hunter Wohler playing the 'dollar'.
Madison, Wis. -- Things didn't go according to plan for Hunter Wohler during his sophomore season with the Wisconsin football program.
Many anticipated a breakout season from the Muskego, Wisconsin, native, but a leg injury in the season opener against Illinois State put those expectations on ice. Wohler missed seven games and wouldn't return until week 10 against Maryland.
The 6-foot-2, 200-pound safety played six games, logged 213 total snaps, and registered 21 tackles, 11 stops, one TFL, plus an interception. According to PFF, Wohler showed his versatility for the Badgers by playing 20 snaps up on the DL, 76 in the box, 98 at FS, and 17 in the slot.
It's also worth noting that PFF graded him as the fifth-best tackler on the Wisconsin football team among those who played at least 100 snaps (79.1).
In short, UW's defense sorely missed him.
Dollar Dollar Bills Y'all
On the cusp of his third season with the Wisconsin football program, Hunter Wohler is healthy and has been making waves as he transitions into the "dollar" position under new defensive coordinator Mike Tressel.