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Buffalo Bills officially announce signing of Wisconsin Badgers' UDFA
TL;DR
The Buffalo Bills have officially signed former Wisconsin Badgers fullback Jackson Acker as one of their 12 undrafted free agents. This follows a season where no Badgers were drafted into the NFL.
Key points
- Buffalo Bills signed Jackson Acker as an undrafted free agent
- Acker played fullback for the Wisconsin Badgers
- No Badgers were drafted this offseason
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On Friday, May 8, the Buffalo Bills announced former Wisconsin Badgers fullback Jackson Acker was one of their 12 signed undrafted free agents.
Numerous Badgers have gone on to sign as UDFA's this offseason. Seeing as the team didn't have a single player drafted, this is the next best possible outcome.
Acker had a lengthy career in Madison as he committed to the program back in June of 2019.
NFL's Aaron Wilson revealed he'd be joining the Bills in late April, but now the team has made it official.
"Acker, 6-foot-1 and 250 pounds, played five seasons at Wisconsin (2021-25). He rotated between multiple positions, playing halfback, fullback and tight end," the team wrote.
They added, "Acker finished his collegiate career with 94 rushing attempts for 415 yards and three touchdowns. He also caught 37 passes for 276 yards and three scores. Acker is a physical blocker as well. He is from Madison, Wis. and went to Verona High School."
Badgers fans have yet another former player to keep an eye on as Acker looks to be the next alumnus to leave his mark with an NFL franchise.
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Q&A
Who is Jackson Acker and what position does he play?
Jackson Acker is a fullback who played for the Wisconsin Badgers before signing with the Buffalo Bills.
How many undrafted free agents did the Buffalo Bills sign?
The Buffalo Bills signed a total of 12 undrafted free agents, including Jackson Acker.
What does it mean for a player to be signed as an undrafted free agent?
Being signed as an undrafted free agent means the player was not selected during the NFL Draft but is given an opportunity to join a team and compete for a roster spot.
