MADISON, Wis. -- Five players fans may not hear about this season, but appear poised to contribute in 2019 or later, despite not currently being inside the two-deep...

Izayah Green-May

Redshirt Freshman

Outside Linebacker

They don't make many outside linebackers that go 6-foot-6 and 225-pounds. Green-May got a late four-star bump by 247sports based on his upside and he seems to be on a good track. You may think because of his size, Green-May is best off at defensive end, but the Bolingbrook, Ill. native has the lateral quickness and speed to play off the line of scrimmage. Green-May got better and better as fall camp wore on and could be in line to become one of the next top pass rushers in UW's 3-4 defense. Green-May probably won't grab a spot on the second-team this season, but could be a viable backup to Zack Baun and Tyler Johnson in 2019.

Reggie Pearson Jr.

True Freshman

Safety

Pearson may end up locking down a spot in the two-deep and seeing some time on special teams this season. The River Rouge, Mich. native may take the same path as Madison Cone did in 2017 -- play primarily on special teams and work in with the defense during blowouts and be ready to compete for a job the following the spring. A versatile player that can probably play either strong or free safety in Wisconsin's 3-4 defense, Pearson had a couple interceptions in fall camp. Despite his 5-foot-10 frame, Pearson can come up and stop the run as well.

Nakia Watson

True Freshman

Running Back

The Badgers could opt to let Watson play this season, despite having five capable backs, including Jonathan Taylor. As of a few weeks ago, Watson was the third or fourth option in the base package, but that was with junior Bradrick Shaw still nursing an injury. Watson's carry load increased as fall camp wore on. Knowing that both Chris James and perhaps Taiwan Deal, if he doesn't pursue or isn't granted a medical redshirt, are out the door after this season, perhaps it's valuable for Watson to get his feet wet and travel with the team for the entire season.

Tyler Beach

Redshirt Freshman

Offensive Tackle

With the way Wisconsin pumps out offensive lineman and how loaded the two-deep currently is, Beach contributing much next season might be a reach...But don't forget about this kid. A 6-foot-6, 311-pound left tackle, Beach has terrific lateral quickness for his size and showed some flashes against the No. 1 defense throughout fall camp. Should David Edwards go pro, that opens up a potential starting job for Beach, assuming Jon Dietzen presumably slides back inside to guard to help replace Michael Deiter and Beau Benzschawel.

Others: Travian Blaylock, Rachad Wildgoose, Logan Bruss, Noah Burks, Cade Green,