#50
Sam Lateju
Returning to Wisconsin for 2026
Lagos, Nigeria → Lawrenceville
via uwbadgers.com ↗Sam Lateju
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
Pronunciation: Sam Lat-eh-joo Rated a consensus three-star by On3, 247Sports and Rivals As a senior recorded 52 tackles, 21 TFLs, 5 sacks, 21 quarterback hurries and 7 pass breakups High school teammates with Badger safety Raphael Dunn Also competed in track and field at Lawrenceville High school...
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