Wisconsin football’s all-time leaders in interceptions

Since the reign of head coach Barry Alvarez, Wisconsin football has been known for playing dominant defense. The Badgers have been fortunate enough to have numerous outstanding players on all three levels of their defense over the years.

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In addition to legendary Wisconsin defensive backs like Jamar Fletcher or Jim Leonhard, the all-time leaders in career interceptions in Wisconsin program history highlights other Badgers’ legends like linebacker T.J. Edwards as well.

It is great to see these Wisconsin defensive legends represented in the top Badgers in career interceptions, especially since many went onto successful professional careers.

Below are the all-time leaders in career interceptions in Wisconsin football program history:

9. Sojourn Shelton, 2013-2016, 9 career interceptions

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9. Antonio Fenelus, 2008-2011, 9 career interceptions

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9. Shane Carter, 2005-2008, 9 career interceptions

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9. Eddie Fletcher, 1988-1991, 9 career interceptions

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9. Nate Odomes, 1984-1986, 9 career interceptions

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9. Craig Raddatz, 1983-1986, 9 career interceptions

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9. Dave Fronek, 1963-1965, 9 career interceptions

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7. T.J. Edwards, 2015-2018, 10 career interceptions

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7. David Greenwood, 1979-1982, 10 career interceptions

6. Mike Echols, 1998-2001, 12 career interceptions

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5. Scott Nelson, 1990-1993, 14 career interceptions

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3. Jeff Messenger, 1991-1994, 18 career interceptions

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3. Neovia Greyer, 1969-1971, 18 career interceptions

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1. Jim Leonhard, 2001-2004, 21 career interceptions

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1. Jamar Fletcher, 1998-2000, 21 career interceptions

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