#52
Hardy Watts
Returning to Wisconsin for 2026
Boston, Mass. → Dexter Southfield
via uwbadgers.com ↗Hardy Watts
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Luke Fickell
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Wisconsin
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Wisconsin
Returning around him
- 40% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- Transfer portal: +8 net (33 in / 25 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Wisconsin · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #28 · 2026 recruiting class #78
Background
2025 Season: Did not see game action High School/Personal Earned a four-star rating by On3.com, 247Sports and Rivals Named first-team all-conference as a senior Earned No. 1 player rating in Massachusetts (247Sports) High school coach was Casey Day Parents are HIlary and Hardy Watts Favorite Badg...
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