Vincent James Biegel (/ˈbiːɡəl/ BEE-gul;[1] born July 2, 1993) is an American former professional football linebacker.
Biegel's father, Rocky, was a linebacker for BYU from 1988–92 and a second-team All-Western Athletic Conference player in 1990.
His grandfather, Ken Biegel, played linebacker and offensive guard for the division III UW–Eau Claire Blugolds.
[2] Named after the legendary Packers' coach Vince Lombardi,[3] Vince grew up on a cranberry marsh near Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin that was originally established by his mother's ancestors in 1919; he, his brother, and his sister are the fifth generation of the family to have worked the farm.
But if I went to Wisconsin, I could really be someone that could make a difference and show the person who I am and have the biggest impact.He was one of 90 players across the nation selected to play in the 2012 U.S. Army All-American Bowl which was held on January 7, 2012, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
[9] Sources: Biegel attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he played outside linebacker for the Wisconsin Badgers football team from 2012 through 2016.
Biegel played in two games his freshman year and didn't record any statistics, he injured his foot and received a medical redshirt.
Biegel had a breakout game against Purdue in 2014 when he recorded seven tackles, three sacks, four tackles-for-loss and one pass defensed.
Following the end of the regular seasons Biegel was named third-team All-Big Ten by coaches and media.
"[18] Following the Badgers win over USC in the Holiday Bowl Biegel announced he would return for the 2016 season instead of declaring for the 2016 NFL draft.
Biegel was named by Pro Football Focus as the number one rated returning outside linebacker in both pass rushing and defending the run.
[34] On September 1, 2019, Biegel was traded to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for linebacker Kiko Alonso in a salary swap.
[35] In week 15 against the New York Giants, Biegel recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by Eli Manning during the 36–20 loss.