Taylor Schaefer brings JUCO production and middle-linebacker upside to Wisconsin
In the 2025 season, Taylor Schaefer arrived at Wisconsin after a breakout JUCO run at Iowa Central, where he was credited with 97 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, and an interception, earning conference Defensive Player of the Year honors. He fits the Badgers as a downhill, inside presence with size (6-3, 242) and a strong scheme match at middle linebacker. The appeal is clear: in-state roots, proven production, and the kind of physical, no-nonsense game that travels.
