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Justus Boone

OLB

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Tyrell Henry

WR

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Eric Fletcher Jr.

CB

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Colton Joseph

QB

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Chris Brooks Jr.

WR

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Javan Robinson

CB

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Cai Bates

CB

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Abu Sama III

RB

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Marvin Burks Jr.

S

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Malachi Coleman

WR

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Carter Smith

QB

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Bryce West

CB

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Darrion Dupree

RB

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Jai'mier Scott

CB

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Tyreese Fearbry

OLB

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Shamar Rigby

WR

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Deuce Adams

QB

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Mason Posa

LB

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Jaylon Domingeaux

WR

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Ryan Hopkins

QB

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Kash Brock

WR

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Carson Van Dinter

S

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Nicolas Clayton

OLB

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Zion Kearney

WR

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Eugene Hilton Jr.

WR

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Matthew Traynor

S

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Liam Danitz

OLB

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Keeyshawn Tabuteau

WR

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Sebastian Cheeks

OLB

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Nate Palmer

RB

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Grant Dean

S

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Nizyi Davis

TE

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Carsen Eloms

CB

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Donovan Dunmore

CB

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Danny O'Neil

QB

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Thomas Heiberger

LB

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Langdon Nordgaard

WR

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Luke Emmerich

S

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Juju Pope

RB

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Bryan Jackson II

RB

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Cairo Skanes

S

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Dorsett Stecker

WR

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Jaylen Williams

OLB

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Landon Gauthier

LB

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Zion Legree

WR

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Will Mikonowicz

S

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Eli Adams

WR

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Kah'ni Watts

S

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S

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LB

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Matt Jung

S

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Charles Perkins

DL

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Dashuan Moss

CB

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Harrison Bortolotti

RB

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Ashton Fickell

OLB

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Treve Stoffel

LB

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Mason Lane

RB

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OLB

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McCoy Smith

FB

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Tyler Jansey

FB

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Taylor Schaefer

LB

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Cooper Catalano

LB

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OLB

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Evan Van Dyn Hoven

OLB

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Aydon Fickell

TE

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Ben Wenzel

LB

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OL

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Sam Lateju

OLB

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OLB

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OL

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Hardy Watts

OL

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Cam Clark

OL

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Andrew Goodman

LS

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OL

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Drew Braam

LB

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OL

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LS

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OL

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LB

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OL

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OL

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OL

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OL

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PJ Wilkins

OL

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OL

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OL

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OL

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OL

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DL

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OL

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OL

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OL

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WR

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TE

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TE

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TE

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Jack Sievers

TE

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WR

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TE

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Djidjou Bah

DL

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Will Kelly

P

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Hammond Russell IV

DL

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Sean West

P

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Nolan Vils

DL

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DL

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Brady Melum

K

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Xavier Ukponu

DL

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DL

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K

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P

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Cairo Skanes

Class:
Sophomore
Position:
S
Hometown:
Asheville, N.C.
High School:
Providence Day
Height:
6-2
Weight:
195

2025 Season: Played in all 12 games as a true freshman making five tackles on the season … finished with a season-high three tackles vs. Iowa (Oct. 11) … played 80 defensive snaps

High School/Personal

Tabbed as a three-star recruit by On3.com
Registered 83 tackles and 6 INTs as a senior in 2024

Wednesday, September 30

Saturday, September 26

Saturday, September 26

Saturday, September 26

Wisconsin Badgers Head Coach Luke Fickell looks on during an NCAA Big Ten Conference college football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions, Sept. 26, 2026, in State College, Pa. The Badgers won 24-20. (Photo by David Stluka/Wisconsin Athletic Communications)

Luke Fickell named Bear Bryant National Coach of the Week

Monday, September 28

Wisconsin Badgers during an NCAA Big Ten Conference college football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions, Sept. 26, 2026, in State College, Pa. The Badgedrs won 24-20. (Photo by David Stluka/Wisconsin Athletic Communications)

Wisconsin wins with 17-point comeback at No. 13 Penn State

Saturday, September 26

Wisconsin Badgers defensive back Matt Jung (29) celebrates an interception with teammates during an NCAA college football game against Eastern Michigan Eagles, Sept. 19, 2026, in Madison, Wis. The Badgers won 54-10. (Photo by David Stluka/Wisconsin Athletic Communications)

Badgers open Big Ten play at No. 13 Penn State

Wednesday, September 23

Colton Joseph

Wisconsin dominates Eastern Michigan in 54-10 win

Saturday, September 19

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