![Madison Edgewood's Jackson Trudgeon breaks the tackle of Portage's Garrett Crawford in the first quarter Oct. 6, 2020. Madison Edgewood's Jackson Trudgeon breaks the tackle of Portage's Garrett Crawford in the first quarter Oct. 6, 2020.](https://www.mainlinemedianews.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2021/08/63f86265cfb06a29f7d6567e82ffdcd2.jpg?w=535)
The 6-1, 178-pound Trudgeon, a University of Wisconsin preferred walk-on, was an all-around standout in fall 2020. He had 77 tackles, two tackles for loss and two interceptions as a defensive back. He also had 37 receptions for 552 yards and eight touchdowns, 143 yards passing, 108 yards rushing and was a dangerous return specialist. He was rated as the No. 2 senior defensive back and 34th senior overall entering the season by WisSports.net.