#77
Will McDonald
Returning to Wisconsin for 2026
R-Jr. · Houlton, Wis. → Hudson
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Will McDonald
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Wisconsin
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive 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
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #12690
Peaked at #12690 this season.
Background
Honors and Awards 2025: Academic All-Big Ten 2025 Season: Did not see game action High School Rated as a three-star recruit by Rivals and 247Sports Totaled 70 tackles, 20.0 TFLs and 10.0 sacks as a senior in 2022 Earned all-state honors as a senior, along with region and conference defensive play...