Wisconsin LB Nick Herbig declares for NFL draft

Big Ten sacks leader Nick Herbig of Wisconsin announced Saturday that he is declaring for the NFL draft.

The linebacker was named Badgers MVP and earned All-Big Ten first-team honors while recording a conference-leading 11 sacks. He had 47 tackles, including 15.5 for loss, and forced two fumbles.

The three-year starter thanked former Badgers coaches Paul Chryst and Jim Leonhard while making his announcement on Twitter.