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Luke Emmerich
Returning to Wisconsin for 2026
R-Jr. · Monticello, Minn. → Monticello
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Luke Emmerich
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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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Wisconsin
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Safety · 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
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #13430
Peaked at #13430 this season.
Background
2025 Season (Freshman): Did not see any game action Rated as a four-star prospect by On3.com Named district defensive back of the year as a senior in 2024, totaling 80 tackles and eight interceptions Rated as the No. 1 safety in Minnesota Earned district special teams player of the year honors as...