Ryan Schwendeman brings veteran size, blocking punch, and sneaky receiving value to Wisconsin's TE room
In the 2025 season at Southern Illinois, Ryan Schwendeman caught 15 passes for 191 yards and 2 touchdowns, and his profile looks built for the Big Ten grind: a 6-foot-4, 252-pound tight end with a reputation as a physical, high-effort blocker who can still be trusted in the passing game. He has battled through a season-ending injury in 2024 and still arrived in Madison with two years of eligibility left, which makes him a mature, plug-and-play depth add rather than a pure project. If you want a tight end who helps in the trenches and won’t blink when the throws come his way, he’s your guy.
