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Wisconsin Football Transfer Portal Tracker: Who Is Leaving?

Here is a list of the Wisconsin football players who are leaving the program after the 2023-24 season via the transfer portal.

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Sep 15, 2012; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers helmets sit on the field during warmups prior to the game against the Utah State Aggies at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin defeated Utah State 16-14. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Now that the Badgers’ first season under head coach Luke Fickell is over, finishing 7-6 with a loss to LSU in the RealiaQuest bowl, eyes have begun shifting toward the future of the Wisconsin football program. 

Here is a list of those who are leaving the program via the transfer portal and will be looking for a new home heading into the 2024 season.

*Note: we will continue to update this page as more Wisconsin Badgers players enter the portal between now and spring practice. 

Wisconsin Football Transfer Portal Tracker: Here Is Who the Badgers Are Losing.

There are a number of Wisconsin football players in the transfer portal right now between those on scholarship and walk-ons — 18, to be exact. Here are those that have made their intent to transfer from the program public so far.

Myles Burkett, Quarterback

New Home: Albany

Darian Varner, Defensive End

New Home: Cincinnati

Rodas Johnson, Defensive End 

New Home: Texas A&M

Nolan Rucci, Offensive Line

Wisconsin football; Badgers left tackle Nolan Rucci

Oct 21, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Wisconsin Badgers defensive end Isaac Townsend (93) catches a touchdown during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

New Home: Penn State

Jordan Mayer, Outside Linebacker 

Wisconsin Badgers football helmet

Nov 9, 2019; Madison, WI, USA; A Wisconsin Badgers helmet during the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

New Home: Penn State

Chimere Dike, Wide Receiver

New Home: Florida

Jordan Turner, Inside Linebacker 

New Home: Michigan State

Trey Wedig, Offensive Line

Wisconsin football; Badgers offensive lineman Trey Wedig enters the transfer portal

Wisconsin offensive lineman Trey Wedig (78) prods pass protection during the first quarter of their game against New Mexico State Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis.MARK HOFFMAN/MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL

New Home: Indiana

Aidan Vaughan, Inside Linebacker 

New Home: N/A

Keane Bessert, Long Snapper

New Home: N/A

Ross Gengler, Outside Linebacker

New Home: N/A

Keontez Lewis, Wide Receiver

WR Keontez Lewis

Sep 10, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Keontez Lewis (3) reacts after catching a pass during the second quarter against the Washington State Cougars at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

New Home: N/A

Dylan Barrett, Offensive Line 

New Home: Iowa State

Skyler Bell, Wide Receiver 

New Home: UConn

Kaden Johnson, Outside Linebacker 

New Home: N/A

Amaun Williams, Cornerback

cornerback Amaun Williams

Sep 17, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Amaun Williams (31) during the game against the New Mexico State Aggies at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

New Home: N/A

Tommy Brunner, Defensive End

New Home: N/A

Zack Mlsna, Offensive Line

New Home: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse



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