LOOK: Another Wisconsin playmaker will sport a single-digit jersey number in 2024

Wisconsin wide receiver Vinny Anthony will switch his jersey number from #86 to #8 this fall, according to The Zone’s Zach Heilprin.

After starting in three of UW’s 13 contests a season ago, Anthony will likely play behind C.J. Williams as one of the backup outside receivers in 2024. Bryson Green and Will Pauling are poised to captain Wisconsin’s loaded wide receiver group as well.

The Louisville, Kentucky native enters his third season in Madison following a 10-catch, 99-yard output in 2023. After reeling in his first career catch vs, Ohio State on Oct. 28, Anthony made catches in each of his final four contests to close the season.

Wisconsin also features the 6-foot rising junior on its special teams unit; Anthony returned nine punts for 85 yards and 11 kicks for 217 yards as a sophomore.

The Badgers welcome three-star freshman wide receiver Kyan Berry-Johnson this fall and will look to secure a commitment from three-star class of 2025 WR Muizz Tounkara later this summer.

With bouts vs. Alabama, USC, Penn State and Oregon on Wisconsin’s 2024 slate, Luke Fickell’s squad will need all the playmaking it can find on its offensive unit to remain in games against the nations best. Given his speed on the outside, Anthony should make a handful of splash plays this season on both offense and special teams.