Will Pauling
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
19
YDS
191
TD
1
AVG
10.1
TAR
28
2024 Receiving Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Pauling was one of the only bright spots of Wisconsin's passing game in 2023. He brought in 74 passes for 837 yards and six touchdowns, thriving in the slot role that remains a staple in OC Phil Longo's offense. Tanner Mordecai has moved on to the pro ranks, but the Badgers ventured to the transfer portal again to nab a signal-caller in Miami transfer Tyler Van Dyke, who seems the most likely candidate to start. Regardless, Pauling should be heavily targeted in the offense again as the Badgers look for a better Year 2 in the "Dairy Raid." Pauling's ability to get open and stretch the field should keep him at the top of Van Dyke's radar, and if the Badgers can keep consistency at the quarterback position, Pauling could challenge for his first-ever 1,000-yard season in 2024. Read Past Outlooks
Season-high nine catches in blowout
Pauling hauled in nine of 11 targets for 83 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 42-10 loss versus Alabama.
ANALYSIS
Pauling buoyed the Badgers' desperate passing offense with backup Braedyn Lockem who took over early in the first quarter after Tyler Van Dyke was carted off with a lower-body injury. The 5-foot-10 wideout was the Badgers' only player to log more than five targets or four receptions. He also scored the team's lone touchdown with a three-yard catch at the goal line on fourth down late in the third quarter. One of Pauling' most productive stretches of last season came when Locke was starting from Weeks 8 through 10. Van Dyke is slated to undergo an MRI for what could be a significant injury, With Locke likely steppping in as the starting quarterback moving forward, it's likely that he'll need to rely on Pauling once again for the time being. The Badgers will have a bye week before traveling to USC on Sept. 28.
Pauling buoyed the Badgers' desperate passing offense with backup Braedyn Lockem who took over early in the first quarter after Tyler Van Dyke was carted off with a lower-body injury. The 5-foot-10 wideout was the Badgers' only player to log more than five targets or four receptions. He also scored the team's lone touchdown with a three-yard catch at the goal line on fourth down late in the third quarter. One of Pauling' most productive stretches of last season came when Locke was starting from Weeks 8 through 10. Van Dyke is slated to undergo an MRI for what could be a significant injury, With Locke likely steppping in as the starting quarterback moving forward, it's likely that he'll need to rely on Pauling once again for the time being. The Badgers will have a bye week before traveling to USC on Sept. 28.
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Five targets verus South Dakota
Pauling reeled in four of five targets for 48 yards during Saturday's 27-13 victory against South Dakota.
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Six catches in season opener
Pauling compiled six receptions (on seven targets) for 60 yards during Friday's 28-14 win versus Western Michigan.
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143 yards and two scores in ReliaQuest Bowl
Pauling caught 8 of 10 targets for 143 yards and two touchdowns during Monday's 35-31 defeat against LSU.
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Scores in season finale
Pauling caught two passes for 19 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 28-14 victory over Minnesota.
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Dressed for warmups
Pauling (lower leg) is dressed and warming up ahead of Saturday's game versus Minnesota, Zach Heilprin of 1670AM The Zone Madison reports.
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