The Wisconsin Badgers had a change in the spring along the offensive line, as they saw several offensive linemen depart the program, either via the transfer portal or due to eligibility.
As a result, depth was a need heading into the spring at the position, as Wisconsin had just eight returning scholarship offensive linemen on the roster.
Now, the Badgers did bring in an extensive 2024 recruiting class that involved five offensive linemen, but only two were on campus in the spring, and they both were making a big jump at a tough position.
Four-star Kevin Heywood was one of the two early enrollees, and was immediately thrust into the No.