Barten Signs with Giants, Proves Strength Matters

0:00It's April 26th. This is NFL News Today football coverage, powered by AI. Wisconsin defensive lineman Ben Barton just snagged a shot with the New York Giants, signing as an undrafted free agent right after the 20. 26 NFL Draft. He turned heads at Wisconsin's pro day, cranking out 33 bench press reps, a mark that would have tied for second overall at this year's. Scouting Combine, no matter the position. That raw power is gold for a big man of front and Barton backed it up by starting all 12 games for the Badgers last season in 2025. Logging steady snaps week after week. For undrafted guys, that combo of strength and reliability is your ticket to sticking around, especially when teams need depth on the line or special. Teams help early on. Now Barton dives into Giants off-season workouts where his pro day buzz meets real pads, keep an eye on how he stacks up and which other Badgers land.