Former Wisconsin linebacker Zack Baun signed a one-year, $1.6 million prove-it deal with the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason after spending four years with the New Orleans Saints. He demonstrated this in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers in Brazil, recording a career-high 15 tackles.
During his tenure with the Badgers, Baun made significant contributions. He totaled 154 tackles, including 15 sacks in his final season in 2019. The Saints ended up selecting him in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft with the 74th overall pick.
During his four seasons in New Orleans, Baun played sparingly, but in Week 1 against the Packers, he appeared to be an entirely different player. In an NFL game, Baun had never tallied more than eight total tackles; on Friday night, he finished with 15.
To cap off the game, Baun even got a game-sealing sack, giving him two for the evening.
At Brown Deer High School in Brown Deer, Wisconsin, Baun was a standout athlete. 94 touchdowns were scored by him during his career; this was referenced several times during the broadcast. Although the opponent may not have been a favorite of most Wisconsin sports fans, it appears that Baun has found his new home in Philadelphia.
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