Former Wisconsin pass rusher named favorite to make Dolphins roster

Even though the Wisconsin Badgers football program didn't have a single player drafted, Mason Reiger is a name NFL fans might get used to hearing.

The 6-foot-5 EDGE rusher was an undrafted free agent, but more often than not, players fall through the cracks. This year, Reiger is one of those guys that the Miami Dolphins are taking a chance on.

It's easy to look past a Badgers football program that has struggled these past two seasons, but Reiger came to the Badgers in 2025 and made quite an impact.

Now, Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox is a firm believer there's a place for the former Wisconsin defensive standout on the Dolphins.

"The Dolphins needed edge-defender help in a big way after trading Jaelan Phillips and cutting Bradley Chubb. While they signed the likes of Josh Uche and David Ojabo before using a fourth-round pick in Trey Moore, they might find room for Reiger in the rotation," he wrote.

Knox added, "While Reiger may not have the polish or the play strength to be an every-down edge-setting defender early in his career, he might just carve out a rotational role in Miami's even front."

While it's still extremely early, Reiger is one of two Badgers who have been making some noise. On the offensive side of the ball, seems to be trending in the right direction to make the roster.