#97
Jaylen Williams
Returning to Wisconsin for 2026
Chicago, Ill. → Palatine
via uwbadgers.com ↗Jaylen Williams
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
Linebacker · Wisconsin
Returning around him
- 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 Rated as a four-star prospect by 247Sports, On3 and Rivals Team captain as a senior, leading the defense to 16 points allowed per game Illinois first-team all-state and all-conference honors in 2024 All-conference as a junior High School h...
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