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Wisconsin offensive lineman invited to Saints rookie minicamp
TL;DR
Wisconsin offensive lineman Davis Heinzen has been invited to the New Orleans Saints rookie minicamp after a solid season with the Badgers. He previously played at Central Michigan, where he set a record with 36 consecutive starts.
Key points
- Davis Heinzen invited to Saints rookie minicamp
- Played eight games for Wisconsin Badgers in 2025
- Previously set a record with 36 consecutive starts at Central Michigan
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While not a single Wisconsin Badgers football player was drafted, offensive lineman Davis Heinzen is the latest to have a chance to prove himself at the next level.
Heinzen appeared in eight games during the Badgers' 2025 season after beginning his career at Central Michigan. Now, the Wisconsin native has earned a rookie minicamp invite from the New Orleans Saints.
Of his eight appearances, the 6-foot-5, 311-pound offensive lineman made seven starts. Heinzen started the season opener at left tackle before transitioning to center for his next six starts.
Prior to transferring to play for the Badgers, Heinzen set a record by making 36 consecutive starts for the Chippewas. He was a three-time Academic All-Mid-American Conference selection, and it's worth noting that the only four games he didn't start came in his redshirt freshman season.
Heinzen, who also set a trio of records as a tight end at Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, WI, was named to USA Today's Lakeshore Elite 11 back in 2018.
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Q&A
Who is Davis Heinzen and what is his football background?
Davis Heinzen is an offensive lineman who played for the Wisconsin Badgers after transferring from Central Michigan, where he made 36 consecutive starts.
What achievements did Davis Heinzen have during his college football career?
Heinzen was a three-time Academic All-Mid-American Conference selection and started seven out of eight games in his final season with the Badgers.
What does the rookie minicamp invite mean for Davis Heinzen's career?
The invite to the Saints rookie minicamp provides Heinzen an opportunity to showcase his skills and potentially secure a spot on the NFL team.