Athlon Sports lists Wisconsin veteran lineman as All-America and All-Big Ten Teamer
Mahlman, entering his fifth season as a member of the Badgers' program, was named a First-Team All-Big Ten selection alongside offensive lineman Olaivavega Ioane (Penn State), J.C. Davis (Illinois), Gennings Dunker (Iowa) and Emmanuel Pregnon (Oregon). The conference's First-Team was headlined by quarterback Drew Allar (Penn State), running back Nicholas Singleton (Penn State) and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State).
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The right tackle's position on the list doesn't come as much of a surprise. The program veteran was recently included in ProFootballFocus' list of top returning Big Ten offensive tackles, and he's served as a starter on Wisconsin's offensive line since 2022.
Specifically, Mahlman was listed behind Indiana left tackle Carter Smith, Northwestern left tackle Caleb Tiernan and Iowa right tackle Gennings Dunker in PFF's list of the highest-graded returning offensive tackles in the Big Ten.
The star tackle has appeared in 25 contests since the beginning of the 2023 season, playing as one of Wisconsin's more consistent offensive line starters under former offensive coordinator Phil Longo.
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The veteran's contributions will be even more significant in 2025 under newly hired offensive Jeff Grimes, who will implement a pro-style approach to a program which traditionally relies on its strength in the trenches. With transfer quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. under center, coupled with an increase in touches for running backs Darrion Dupree and Cade Yacamelli, Mahlman will need to put together arguably his most prolific season as a member of UW's offensive line.
UW and Mahlman will open the season on Thursday, Aug. 28, at home against Miami (OH).
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