Beau

Benzschawel

The team released guard Beau Benzschwal and signed offensive tackle Alex Akingbulu. Hill started five games at left tackle for Minnesota last year. He will compete for a backup gig in camp.

Cabral is the only rookie among the group. Kukwa was signed to the Texans’ practice squad after being cut at the end of training camp.

Benzschawel (6’6/309) made 49 starts on the Badgers’ offensive line – the first six at right tackle and final 43 at right guard – earning first-team All-Big Ten in each of his final two seasons and first-team All-American in 2018. Benzschawel’s draft stock lost steam when he tested as a 14th-percentile athlete at the Combine. Technically sound with solid film in pass protection, Benzschawel’s struggles came against power in the Big Ten, and he’s going to face a lot more power in the NFL. He profiles as a probable long-term backup with low-end starter potential who needs to add strength to get there.