Who is leaving and who is arriving?

The Wisconsin football program, coming off a disappointing 5-7 season in 2024 under coach Luke Fickell, is sure to undergo significant changes heading into the 2025 season.

Keep track of players coming and going in the transfer portal, which officially opens on December 9th:

Wisconsin football players are exiting the transfer portal

Jace Arnold, defense attorney

The member of the 2023 recruiting class played four games on special teams as a freshman but retained his redshirt status. This year he appeared in 10 games and made one tackle. He still has three years of eligibility left.

Jonas Duclona, defender

The Florida native announced on Dec. 2 that he was leaving the company with three years remaining. He played more as a true freshman in 2023 as a backup to Ricardo Hallman. In 2024 he was only used in the first four games of the season.

Trech Kekahuna, wide receiver

ESPN’s Pete Thamel first reported it, and has been confirmed by other media outlets, that the explosive receiver will be among the biggest losses this offseason. He caught 25 passes for 339 yards and two touchdowns this season and has three seasons of eligibility remaining.

Cole LaCrue, quarterback

The Colorado native never played a game for the Badgers in his two years with the program. He committed to the Badgers before Fickell took over the program.

Leon Lowery Jr., linebacker

The Syracuse transfer has one year of eligibility remaining in the program and he announced Dec. 1 that he would explore playing elsewhere. He started 11 of 12 games and finished with 29 tackles, but was unable to make the same impact as he did in his final season at Syracuse.

Braedyn Moore, security

Moore committed to coach Luke Fickell while he was in Cincinnati and then transferred to Wisconsin. He has played 10 games in the last two seasons and has three years of eligibility left.

Curt Neal, defensive tackle

The redshirt junior was one of the anchors on the defensive line, starting 11 of 12 games in 2024. He ranked first among defensive linemen with 30 tackles, 14 of which were solo, and recorded 3.5 tackles for a loss. He still has two years of eligibility left.

Amare Snowden, cornerback

The Michigan native initially committed to play for Fickell in Cincinnati, then transferred to UW, but only played a handful of snaps in 2024. He is also a talented baseball player and has three years of eligibility remaining.

Justin Taylor, defense attorney

The 6-foot-1, 200-pound safety from Broadview, Illinois, appeared in two games this season after redshirting last year.

Nate White, wide receiver

The Milwaukee King High School graduate came to Wisconsin as a running back and initially committed to UW coach Paul Chryst. He redshirted and was moved to receiver this year but hasn’t seen the field in his two years.

Wisconsin Badgers players who attended the Senior Day celebration and are unlikely to return

While there is no guarantee that these players will no longer be around in 2025, it is clear that everyone who took part in the Senior Day festivities on November 29th graduated from the program, either because the Eligibility has expired or because they intend to continue. These players include some greats, most notably Jake Chaney, Nyzier Fourqurean, Jack Nelson, Hunter Wohler, Elijah Hills, Tawee Walker and Joe Huber.

Hakkon Anderson, wide receiver. After graduating from Verona High School, he played in 44 games, mostly on special teams, over his five years with the program.
Jake Chaney, linebacker. The Florida native played in 45 games over the past four seasons, recording five sacks and 15 tackles for a total of 174 tackles.
RJ Delancy III, cornerback. The Toledo transfer appeared in 11 games in 2024.
Nyzier Fourqurean, defense attorney. Spent two years at Grand Valley State before joining the Badgers in 2023; played in 24 games with 90 tackles, two sacks and one interception.
Bryson Green, wide receiver. The Oklahoma State native spent two seasons at Wisconsin, catching 49 passes for 699 yards and four touchdowns in 19 games.
Elijah Hills, defensive line. Was a standout player in 2024 after transferring from Albany; finished with three sacks and 5.5 tackles for a loss.
Joe Huber, offensive line. The Ohio native transferred to the program from Cincinnati and started 25 games at guard. He was named third team all-conference by the coaches in 2024.
Kerry Kodanko, offensive line. The West De Pere graduate played sparingly in his five-year career but made an appearance in 2024.
Max Lofy, defense attorney. Injuries often got in the way, but Lofy spent five seasons with the Badgers and finished his career with 29 tackles and one interception.
Cade McDonald, defensive line. The Hudson High School graduate appeared in 33 games during his five years with the program.
Duncan McKinley, long snapper. The Eau Claire Memorial graduate has been with the program since 2020.
Gavin Meyers, punter. He saw frequent action as the defending champion, appearing in 38 games in his five years with the program. Played at Lourdes Academy in Oshkosh.
Jack Nelson, offensive line. The Stoughton native spent five seasons with the program and was a mainstay on offense with 37 starts at left tackle and another 13 at right guard. He was named All-Conference Honorable Mention twice and will get a shot in the NFL.
Alex Moeller, wide receiver. The Illinois native has been part of the program since 2021.
Riley Nowakowski, tight end. The fifth-year Marquette University High School player appeared in 40 career games, with 18 catches for 131 yards and one touchdown.
Cayson Pfeiffer, long snapper. The Cincinnati transfer spent one year in the program in 2024, serving as a long snapper.
John Pius, linebacker. The William & Mary transfer came off the edge and finished with 21 tackles, including 2.5 sacks.
Jaheim Thomas, linebacker. The Arkansas native, who previously played at Cincinnati, finished his lone season at Wisconsin with 53 tackles, including a sack.
James Thompson, defensive line. Played five seasons with the Badgers, finishing with 38 games played, 58 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and five sacks. His loss to injury dealt Wisconsin a major blow in 2024.
Nate Van Zelst, kicker. His only game action came in 2022 when he made 11 of 14 field goals.
Tawee Walker running back. After transferring from Oklahoma, he became the team’s leading rusher in 2024 with 864 yards and 10 touchdowns in his 11 games.
Hunter Wohler, security. The Muskego High School graduate became a fixture on defense over the past four years, leaving many wondering whether he would return for his senior season or head to the NFL. In 43 games, he had 229 tackles (11 for losses), three interceptions and 16 passes defended. He also returned punts for the Badgers. He was first-team All-Big Ten in 2023.
Preston Zachman, security. During his five years with the program, he played in 32 games, recording five interceptions and 13 passes defended.

Quarterback: Landyn Locke (6-3, 180, Rockwall, Texas); Carter Smith (6-3, 185, Fort Myers, Fla.)
Offensive line: Cam Clark (6-7, 275, Dexter, Michigan); Nolan Davenport (6-6, 280, Massillon, Ohio) Logan Powell (6-5, 285, Phoenix, Arizona); Michael Roeske (6-7, 260, Wautoma, Wis.); Hardy Watts (6-6, 290, Brookline, Massachusetts)
Wide receiver: Eugene Hilton (6-2, 195, Zionsville, Indiana)
Tight end: Nizyi Davis (6-6, 210, Indianapolis, Ind.); Emmett Bork (6-6, 245, Oconomowoc)
Defensive end: Nicolas Clayton (6-5, 215, Gainesville, Fla.)
Defense line: Drayden Pavey (6-3, 294, Cincinnati, Ohio); Torin Pettaway (6-5, 265, Middleton); Xavier Ukponu (6-3, 300, Denton, Texas); Jaylen Williams (6-6, 250, Pataline, Ill.)
Linebackers: Cooper Catalano (6-2, 200, Germantown); Samuel Lateju (6-5, 225, Lawrence Township, New Jersey); Mason Posa (6-3, 210, Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Cornerback: Remington Moss (6-2, 175, Fredericksburg, Va.); Jaimier Scott (6-1, 177, Cincinnati, Ohio); Cairo Skanes (6-1, 180, Charlotte, N.C.); Jahmare Washington (6-2, 170, Chicago)
Security: Grant Dean (6-0, 180, Neenah)
Athlete: Luke Emmerich (6-1, 195, Monticello, Minnesota)

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