Who is the best Wisconsin Badger to ever play in the NFL?

I have started collecting autographed football cards of former Badgers that play, or have played in the NFL, I began to wonder "who's the best"? So, I will pose the question to the knowledgeable members of Times Four. Who's the best NFL football player to come out of the University of Wisconsin?

There are several good candidates, and I will start the ball rolling with some suggestions. If there's enough interest, I'll start a poll.

Al Toon, receiver, New York Jets 1985-1992. Toon was first team All Pro once (1986, 85 catches, 1,176 yards and 8 TD), and a Pro Bowler in 1986, '87, and '88. Though he was forced to retire early at the age of 29 due to repeated concussions, Toon still had an impressive career, collecting 517 catches for 6,605 yards and 31 TD. Toon is a member of the New York Jets Ring of Honor.

Mike Webster, center. The NFL Hall of Famer was an integral part of the Pittsburgh Steeler dynasty of the 70s. Webster won 4 Super Bowls as a Steeler, and in his 17 seasons with the Steelers and Chiefs, Webster was selected to nine Pro Bowls, and voted first team All Pro five times. Webster is a member of the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, as well as the NFL 1970s and 1980s All-Decade Teams.

Troy Vincent, defensive back. Vincent's 15 year career saw him amass 47 interceptions for 711 yards, and 3 return TD's. He was voted to the Pro Bowl five straight seasons from 1999 to 2003, and was first team All Pro in 2002.

Joe Thomas, offensive tackle. Thomas, the 2006 Outland Trophy Winner, has been an elite player in the NFL from the moment he stepped onto the field. In his first five seasons in the league, he has been voted to the Pro Bowl all five seasons, and has been selected first team All Pro the last three seasons.

Chris Chambers, wide receiver. Chambers was named to the 2005 Pro Bowl after grabbing 82 catches for 1,118 yards and 11 TD. For his ten year career, Chambers has 540 receptions for 7,648 yards and 58 TD.

Alan Ameche, fullback. The Heisman Trophy winner played six seasons in the NFL, winning the NFL Rookie of the Year award with the Baltimore Colts in 1955. A four time Pro Bowler, and NFL All Pro in 1955, Ameche ended his career with 4,045 yards rushing and 40 touchdowns.

Lee Evans, wide receiver. Though Evans has not received any individual accolades, he has had a great career in the NFL. In 8 seasons, Evans has 381 catches for 6,008 yards and 43 TD. He has twice eclipsed the 1,000 yard mark. His best season was in 2006, when he caught 82 passes for 1,292 yards and 8 TD.

Arnie Herber, quarterback. Herber, a member of the NFL 1930s All-Decade Team, played from 1930-1940 as a member of the Green Bay Packers, and from 1944 to 1945 as a New York Giant. A member of the NFL Hall of Fame, Herber won 4 World Championships while with the Packers.

Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch, back/receiver. Hirsch, a member of the NFL Hall of Fame, was voted to the NFL 1950s All-Decade Team. For his career, Hirsch ran for 687 yards and 3 TD, and caught 387 passes for 7,029 yards and 60 TD.

There are other candidates I'm sure, but these are the players to come to my mind.

Let the discussion begin.

Nate Odomes was a pretty good CB for the Bills, going to two Pro Bowls. He got hurt after his best season, 1993 when he led the NFL with 9 interceptions (26 in his career, of which 19 were in his final three seasons).

I thought Michael Bennett was going to be a really good back, and it started out looking like it. He ran for 682 yards as a rookie with the Vikings in 2001, then took off in 2002. 1,296 yards (5.1 y/a), 5 TD, 351 yards receiving and 1 TD. He was All Pro that year. But injuries slowed him, too. He has 3,703 yards rushing in his career.

Owen Daniels is a pretty good tight end for the Texans. Pro Bowler in 2008, 3,649 yards and 20 TD catches to date. He had 677 yards and 3 TD last season.