#43
Taylor Schaefer
Returning to Wisconsin for 2026
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. → Southern Door
via uwbadgers.com ↗Taylor Schaefer
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
Honors and Awards 2025: Iowa Community College Conference Defensive Player of the Year 2025 (Redshirt Sophomore at Iowa Central CC): Played in 10 games … totaled 97 tackles, 5.0 sacks and 10.0 TFLs, all team-highs … also grabbed an INT and posted three pass breakups … racked up seven tackles, inc...
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