Owen Salzwedel
	Class: Freshman Hometown: Beaver Dam, Wis. High School: Beaver Dam HS Height / Weight: 6-6 / 240 Position: Defensive Line

OVERVIEW: Rivals.com lists him as a three-star recruit and the eighth best player in Wisconsin • Scout.com tabs him as a three-star recruit and as the 93rd best defensive end in the nation • ESPN ranks him as the 95th best defensive end in the nation and the ninth best prospect in Wisconsin.

ESPN ANALYSIS: Good size and displays the tools to be a tough edge run defender • has excellent height and carries solid bulk on his long frame • gets off the ball well • demonstrates the ability to play with good pad level • displays the ability to consistently take on blocks and hold his ground and shed to play the ball • does a good job of getting his hands up when he can't get to the quarterback and will knock down passes.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Beaver Dam High School • played in eight games as a senior and recorded 89 tackles • tallied 51 unassisted tackles, 16 tackles-for-loss and 11 sacks • broke up eight passes and recovered three fumbles • coached by Tim White.

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE: Sals-weedel