Xavier Ukponu
Xavier Ukponu is a three-star recruit from Denton, TX, out of Denton Guyer (No. 1,271 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Wisconsin's 8 games this season.
Where Ukponu comes from
- Denton, TX
- Denton Guyer
- About 800 miles from Camp Randall Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,271 in the 2025 class.
- On the Wisconsin roster since 2025
Where Ukponu fits
Wisconsin lists 12 defensive linemen this season.
Wisconsin defensive linemen with a game this season
Wisconsin is 5-3. Next: vs Rutgers, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Denton Guyer
Also from Denton, TX
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Luke Fickell
Pass share
43.5%
200 pass / 260 run
Plays / game
57.5
8 games
Team sack rate
4.6%
218 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Wisconsin.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in hit power and strength.
Wisconsin has produced 3 All-Conference defensive linemen. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Keeanu Benton went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
Two seasons at Wisconsin
- 2026 Wisconsin FickellYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Wisconsin FickellYear 1 · Games –
- High school Denton GuyerDenton, TX · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 1,271 in the 2025 class. Signed with Wisconsin.
2025
- Signed with WisconsinThree-star, out of Denton Guyer