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Xavier Ukponu
Returning to Wisconsin for 2026
R-Jr. · Denton, Texas → Guyer
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Xavier Ukponu
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
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 #13123
Peaked at #13123 this season.
Background
Rated a consensus three-star on On3, 247Sports and Rivals Made 56 tackles, 5 TFLs and one INT as a senior in 2024 Tallied 32 tackles, 8 TFLs, 2 sacks and 11 quarterback hurries en route to second-team all-district honors as a junior As a sophomore posted 33 tackles and 5 TFLs in 16 games High sch...