Vince Biegel
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Biegel with the Packers in 2017
Personal information
Born: (1993-07-02) July 2, 1993 (age 30)
Marshfield, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:246 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school:Lincoln
(Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin)
College:Wisconsin (2012-2016)
Position:Linebacker
NFL draft:2017 / Round: 4 / Pick: 108
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:81
Sacks:2.5
Forced fumbles:0
Fumble recoveries:0
Interceptions:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Vincent James Biegel (/ˈbiːɡəl/ BEE-gul;[1] born July 2, 1993) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Wisconsin.

Early years

Biegel's father, Rocky, was a linebacker for BYU from 1988–92 and a second-team All-Western Athletic Conference player in 1990. His uncle, T.D., played fullback alongside his father for BYU from 1989–93. His grandfather, Ken Biegel, played linebacker and offensive guard for the division III UW–Eau Claire Blugolds. His younger brother, Hayden Biegel, played offensive tackle at UW-Madison.[2]

Named after the legendary Packers' coach Vince Lombardi,[3] Vince grew up on a cranberry marsh near Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin that was originally established by his mother's ancestors in 1919; he, his brother, and his sister are the fifth generation of the family to have worked the farm. He regularly worked on the marsh while growing up, although his football development eventually limited his farm work.[4]

Biegel's senior year he recorded 172 tackles, 21 sacks, three interceptions, five forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and two defensive touchdowns.[5] He was named the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Defensive Player of the Year, 2011 Gatorade State Player of the Year in Wisconsin as well as being a member of the 2011 USA Today All-USA high school football team.[6][7]

Regarded as a four-star recruit by four major recruiting services; Rivals.com, Scout.com, ESPN.com and 247Sports.com. Biegel committed to Wisconsin his junior year of high school, on April 23, 2011. He chose Wisconsin over scholarship offers from BYU, Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Stanford, Tennessee, among others.[8] Biegel's final decision came down to Wisconsin and BYU; in a 2016 interview for ESPN, he elaborated on his choice of Wisconsin:[4]

I felt that Wisconsin was the place where I needed to be. I knew if I went to BYU, I would be kind of another Mormon kid on campus. But if I went to Wisconsin, I could really be someone that could make a difference and show the person who I am and have the biggest impact.

He was one of 90 players across the nation selected to play in the 2012 U.S. Army All-American Bowl which was held on January 7, 2012, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.[9]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40‡ Commit date
Vince Biegel
LB 		Wisconsin Rapids, WI Lincoln HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 4.6 Apr 23, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 80
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: #23 OLB   Rivals: #3 OLB  247Sports: #16 OLB  ESPN: #15 OLB
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Wisconsin Football Commitment List 2012". Rivals.com. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
  • "Wisconsin Football Recruiting Commits 2012". Scout.com. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
  • "Wisconsin Badgers Commits 2012". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
  • "2012 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
  • "247sports.com 2011 Wisconsin Football Commits". 247sports.com. Retrieved April 2, 2012.

College career

Biegel with the Wisconsin in 2017

Biegel attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he played outside linebacker for the Wisconsin Badgers football team from 2012 through 2016.

2012

Biegel played in two games his freshman year and didn't record any statistics, he injured his foot and received a medical redshirt.[10]

2013

Biegel played in 13 games and started two of them in 2013. He recorded 25 total tackles, three tackles-for-loss and two sacks.[11]

2014

The 2014 season saw the Badgers replace all 4 starting linebackers from 2013. Joe Schobert and Biegel replaced the starting outside linebackers while Derek Landisch and Marcus Trotter replaced the starting inside linebackers. Schobert and Biegel were described by Trotter as exact opposites, he described Biegel as "a hamster on a wheel, man. He's just always running." while he said "Schobert is the exact opposite. He's very calm all the time."[12] Biegel started 13 of 14 games in 2014.

Biegel had a breakout game against Purdue in 2014 when he recorded seven tackles, three sacks, four tackles-for-loss and one pass defensed.[13] He was named Big Ten Conference Defensive Player of the Week for his performance.[14]

For the season, Biegel recorded 56 total tackles, 16.5 tackles-for-loss and 7.5 sacks. He was named 2nd-team All-Big Ten by the media.

2015

2015 saw the Badgers replace the starting inside linebackers again while Schobert and Biegel started opposite one another again. Biegel was named to numerous preseason award watchlists, notably Bednarik Award, Bronko Nagurski Trophy and the Lombardi Award.[15][16][17] Biegel started all 13 games in 2015.

Following the end of the regular seasons Biegel was named 3rd-team All-Big Ten by coaches and media. During an interview Biegel was asked what he thought of Schobert's comment on Biegel deserving more recognition, Biegel said "being named third-team all-Big Ten is a flat-out slap in the face to me."[18]

Following the Badgers win over USC in the Holiday Bowl Biegel announced he would return for the 2016 season instead of declaring for the 2016 NFL Draft. Biegel had requested an evaluation by the NFL Draft Advisory Board and they projected him to be drafted between the 3rd and 6th rounds should he enter the 2016 Draft.[19]

For the season Biegel recorded 66 total tackles, 14 tackles-for-loss and 8 sacks. He was third on the team in tackles behind fellow linebackers T.J. Edwards (84) and Joe Schobert (79), second behind Schobert in both tackles-for-loss (19.5) and sacks (9.5).[20]

2016

Prior to the start of the season Biegel was named to the preseason watchlist for the Bednarik Award. Biegel was named by Pro Football Focus as the number one rated returning outside linebacker in both pass rushing and defending the run.[21] On November 29, 2016, Biegel was named Second-team All-Big Ten.[22]

College statistics

Year Team GP Solo Ast Total TFL TFLyds Sack INT PD FF FR
2012 Wisconsin 2 0 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2013 Wisconsin 13 19 6 25 3.0 14 2.0 0 2 0 0
2014 Wisconsin 14 38 18 56 16.5 67 7.5 0 2 2 2
2015 Wisconsin 13 31 35 66 14.0 81 8.0 0 0 0 0
2016 Wisconsin 12 29 15 44 6.0 16 3.0 0 1 1 0
College Totals 54 117 74 191 39.5 175 20.5 0 5 3 2

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press Wonderlic
6 ft 3+1⁄4 in
(1.91 m) 		246 lb
(112 kg) 		32+3⁄8 in
(0.82 m) 		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		 4.67 s 1.64 s 2.73 s 4.30 s 6.92 s 33.5 in
(0.85 m)		 9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)		 21 reps 23[23]
All values from NFL Combine[24][25][26]

Green Bay Packers

Biegel was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round, 108th overall, in the 2017 NFL Draft.[27] On May 15, 2017, Biegel suffered a fracture in the fifth metatarsal in his foot.[28] He signed his rookie contract on May 31, 2017.[29] On September 2, 2017, Biegel was placed on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list.[30] He was activated off PUP to the active roster on November 3, 2017.[31]

On September 1, 2018, Biegel was waived by the Packers.[32]

New Orleans Saints

On September 2, 2018, Biegel was signed to the practice squad of the New Orleans Saints.[33] He was promoted to the active roster on September 21, 2018.[34]

Miami Dolphins

On September 1, 2019, Biegel was traded to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for linebacker Kiko Alonso in a salary swap.[35] In week 15 against the New York Giants, Biegel recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by Eli Manning during the 36–20 loss.[36]

Biegel signed his tender for a one-year contract with the Dolphins on April 6, 2020.[37] On August 18, 2020, Biegel suffered a torn Achilles and was ruled out for the 2020 season.[38] He was placed on injured reserve the next day.[39]

Biegel signed a contract extension with the Dolphins on March 16, 2021.[40] He was placed on injured reserve on August 28, 2021.[41] He was released on September 7. He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 19. He was promoted to the active roster on November 24, 2021.[42]

Baltimore Ravens

On May 16, 2022, Biegel signed with the Baltimore Ravens.[43] On August 4, after a reportedly strong training camp effort that saw Biegel expected to make Baltimore’s final roster, coach John Harbaugh announced Biegel had suffered a season-ending Achilles injury while practicing.[44] He was placed on injured reserve on August 8, 2022.[45]

NFL career statistics

Regular season statistics
Year Team GP GS Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
Total Solo Ast Sck SFTY PDef Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF FR
2017 GB 9 0 15 10 5 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2018 NO 14 0 4 3 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2019 MIA 15 10 57 25 32 2.5 0 1 1 7 7 7 0 0 0
2020 MIA 0 0 DNP
2021 MIA 5 0 2 1 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 43 10 78 39 39 2.5 0 0 1 7 7 7 0 0 0
Source: NFL.com

Awards and honors

College
High School

References

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  2. ^ Galloway, Jason (November 6, 2013). "Wisconsin vs. BYU extra special for Vince Biegel".
  3. ^ Toone, Trent (October 27, 2017). "Green Bay Packers' rookie Vince Biegel credits success to family cranberry marsh, LDS faith". Deseret News.
  4. ^ a b Temple, Jesse (November 21, 2016). "How Vince Biegel went from a cranberry marsh to mashing QBs". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 24, 2016.
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  6. ^ "UW football: Badger recruit Biegel named Gatorade state player of the year".
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  9. ^ "Centralwisconsinsports.net".
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  13. ^ "Notebook: Biegel 'an animal' as Wisconsin defense overwhelms Purdue". November 8, 2014.
  14. ^ "J.T. Barrett, Vince Biegel & Paul Griggs win Week 11 Big Ten honors". November 10, 2014.
  15. ^ Oxley, Jim (July 7, 2015). "Vince Biegel, Michael Caputo Named to Bednarik Award Watch List". Badger of Honor. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
  16. ^ "Badgers Land on Nagurski, Outland Watch Lists". University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Athletics. July 10, 2015. Archived from the original on August 12, 2015. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
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  33. ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 2, 2018.
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  35. ^ Scott, Jelani (September 1, 2019). "Dolphins agree to trade LB Kiko Alonso to Saints". NFL.com.
  36. ^ "Manning throws 2 TDs, Barkley scores 2, Giants end long skid". www.espn.com. December 15, 2019. Retrieved December 15, 2019.
  37. ^ Alper, Josh (April 6, 2020). "Vince Biegel signs RFA tender with Dolphins". NBCSports.com. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  38. ^ "Dolphins outside linebacker Vince Biegel suffers torn Achilles tendon". Sun Sentinel. August 18, 2020.
  39. ^ "Dolphins Place Vince Biegel On Injured Reserve". MiamiDolphins.com. August 19, 2020. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
  40. ^ "Miami Dolphins Re-Sign Vince Biegel". MiamiDolphins.com. March 16, 2021. Retrieved March 16, 2021.
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  45. ^ @Ravens (August 8, 2022). "We have signed free-agent DB Daryl Worley and placed LB Vince Biegel on injured reserve" (Tweet) – via Twitter.

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