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Bill Ferrario, a former NFL offensive lineman who was a standout for the Wisconsin Badgers, has died, according to an online obituary. He was 47.

Ferrario died “unexpectedly” on Wednesday, according to The Times-Tribune in Scranton, Pennsylvania, where Ferrario was born. His death occurred two days after his birthday.

The Green Bay Packers selected Ferrario in the fourth round of the 2001 draft. He played 16 games for the Packers in 2002, but was waived before the start of the 2003 season.

He attempted to make the Washington Redskins and Carolina Panthers but he never stayed on their rosters for long.

Ferrario was a part of the Badgers offensive line that blocked for legendary running back Ron Dayne. The former Wisconsin star won the 1999 He

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