Big-frame Badgers tackle with NFL-type traits
Heywood is a long, powerful Wisconsin offensive tackle who was recruited as a four-star and praised for being a natural **mauler** with the athletic upside to become an excellent pass protector; he also logged game action in 2024 and was viewed as a possible starting left tackle before an ACL tear sidelined him for the 2025 season, so the key question is how quickly he regains form and movement. For a team, the appeal is clear: size, upside, and development runway—but durability and post-injury recovery are the deciding factors.
