Wisconsin football's two-deep for Week 2 matchup vs. Western Illinois
The Badgers play their home opener Sept. 12 against Western Illinois. Here is a look at the depth chart heading into the non-conference contest.
The Wisconsin football team has announced their two-deep roster for the upcoming Week 2 game against Western Illinois on September 12th at Camp Randall Stadium. Players are now categorized as freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, or fifth-year, with redshirt years no longer applicable.
On offense, quarterback Colton Joseph leads the first team at 6-2 and 215 pounds, while Deuce Adams and Ryan Hopkins are part of the second team. Running back Abu Sama III is the first team starter at 5-11 and 211 pounds, with Darrion Dupree and Dillan Johnson as alternates. Receivers Chris Brooks and Malachi Coleman lead the first team at 6-2 and 224 pounds and 6-5 and 205 pounds respectively, with Shamar Rigby and Tyrell Henry making up the second unit.
Slot receiver Tyrell Henry, a fifth-year player, is also listed as a second team member along with Malachi Coleman.
On the tight end position, Jacob Harris is the first team starter at 6-6 and 265 pounds, with Grant Stec and Emmett Bork as alternatives. Left tackle PJ Wilkins leads the first team at 6-6 and 335 pounds, while Lucas Simmons-Johansson and Blake Cherry make up the second unit. Left guard Colin Cubberly leads the first team at 6-6 and 325 pounds, with Blake Cherry and Ryan Cory as alternates.
Center Austin Kawecki leads the first team at 6-4 and 310 pounds, with Ryan Cory also listed as a second team member. Right guard Stylz Blackmon leads the first team at 6-4 and 316 pounds, with Blake Cherry again serving as a second team member. Right tackle Kevin Heywood leads the first team at 6-9 and 320 pounds, with Lucas Simmons-Johansson serving as a second team member.
On defense, the first team tackles Hammond Russell IV at 6-4 and 320 pounds, with Junior Poyser and Dillan Johnson as second teamers. Outside linebacker Sebastian Cheeks and Micheal Garner lead the first team at 6-3 and 243 pounds and 6-7 and 315 pounds respectively. Nick Clayton and Justus Boone serve as alternates. Inside linebackers Cooper Catalano and Mason Posa start at 6-1 and 232 pounds and 6-4 and 243 pounds respectively, with Jon Jon Kamara as a second team member.
Cornerback Javan Robinson leads the first team at 5-11 and 184 pounds, with Cai Bates and Bryce West as alternates. Cornerback Jai mier Scott leads the first team at 6-1 and 193 pounds, with Eric Fletcher as a second team member. Safety Marvin Burks leads the first team at 6-2 and 210 pounds, with Cairo Skanes and Matt Jung as alternates in the second unit.
Special teams include kicker Gavin Lahm as the first team specialist, Sean West as the long snapper and holder, and Tyrell Henry as the punt and kickoff returners.
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