US EditionWisconsin to be without starting O-lineman for 2025 season
- Kevin Heywood, Wisconsin's projected starting left tackle, suffered a torn ACL during spring practice this month.
- Heywood's injury creates uncertainty at left tackle since he had taken over the top role in spring practices.
- Heywood, a four-star recruit from Limerick, PA, appeared in all 12 games as a true freshman in 2024.
- Coach Fickell stated Heywood needs surgery and likely will not return this season; all options are open.
- With Heywood out, Wisconsin may seek a transfer portal addition, as Leyton Nelson fills the role and Barrett Nelson is also injured.
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Wisconsin football loses LT Kevin Haywood to torn ACL
(WLAX/WEUX) - One of the best young talents on the University of Wisconsin football team will be unable to play this season. Left tackle Kevin Haywood tore his ACL in his laft knee during 11-on-11 work in practice, Badgers Extra reported. Haywood was a backup at left tackle for the team as a freshman, and had taken over the depth charts top role in spring practices.
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Wisconsin LT Kevin Heywood (ACL) out for 2025 season
Wisconsin left tackle Kevin Heywood will miss the 2025 season with an ACL injury, Badgers coach Luke Fickell said on Tuesday. The 6-foot-8, 325-pound sophomore had been in line to replace Jack Nelson, a four-year starter and projected late-round pick…
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Wisconsin loses its projected starting left tackle as Kevin Heywood has ACL injury
Wisconsin offensive tackle Kevin Heywood is expected to miss all of the upcoming season after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in spring practice. The Badgers' projected starting left tackle hurt his knee in practice Thursday. Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell revealed…
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