Chez Mellusi
2023 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
51
YDS
307
TD
4
YDS
12
TD
0
2023 Rush/Rec Projections
Participating in spring practice
Mellusi (lower leg) is participating in spring practice for the Badgers, Nick Osen of 247Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Mellusi missed all but the first four games of the 2023 campaign after suffering a fractured fibula against Purdue in Week 4. With Braelon Allen out of the picture, Mellusi should be lined up to claim the lead-back role heading into 2024, though Wisconsin also added Tawee Walker from Oklahoma and has a pair of intriguing freshmen running backs joining the fold who could be in the mix. Also returning are Cade Yacamelli (undisclosed) and Jackson Acker from last year's running back room to provide additional options.
Mellusi missed all but the first four games of the 2023 campaign after suffering a fractured fibula against Purdue in Week 4. With Braelon Allen out of the picture, Mellusi should be lined up to claim the lead-back role heading into 2024, though Wisconsin also added Tawee Walker from Oklahoma and has a pair of intriguing freshmen running backs joining the fold who could be in the mix. Also returning are Cade Yacamelli (undisclosed) and Jackson Acker from last year's running back room to provide additional options.
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2022 Fantasy Outlook
Mellusi struggled to find his footing during his first season in Wisconsin’s run-heavy offense. The Clemson transfer produced a respectable 4.7 yards per carry on 173 carries before suffering a season-ending torn ACL in Week 10. Wisconsin’s running game uncharastically struggled during Mellusi’s time as starter, though inconsistent offensive-line play was at least partially to blame for this inefficiency. Veteran coach Bob Bostad stepped back into his former role as Wisconsin’s offensive line coach this spring and he should help solve this issue moving forward. Wisconsin’s ground game bounced back once freshman phenom Braelon Allen began receiving the lion’s share of snaps over the second half of the 2021 season, thus cementing his position as the primary running back for years to come. Mellusi’s elusive, yet strong running style should make him the perfect complement to Allen as Wisconsin’s coaching staff likely employs multiple backs to help shoulder the overall rushing burden.
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Plans for UW return
Mellusi is planning to return to Wisconsin in 2024, Jeff Potrykus of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
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Done for the year
Mellusi suffered a fractured fibula in Friday's victory over Purdue and will miss the rest of the season, Adam Rittenberg of ESPN.com reports.
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On crutches after game
Mellusi was seen in crutches and with his lower left leg in a boot following Friday's 38-17 win over Purdue, Zach Heilprin of 1670AM The Zone Madison reports.
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Carted off Friday versus Purdue
Mellusi was carted off the field and put into an air cast Friday versus Purdue, Zach Heilprin of The Zone Madison reports.
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Scores again in ugly win
Mellusi notched 15 rushes for 61 yards and one touchdown and hauled in all two targets for 13 yards during Saturday's 35-14 victory against Georgia Southern.
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