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Wisconsin Badgers CFB 27 Ratings
Wisconsin’s 85-man College Football 27 roster. The Badgers' projected starters average 78.4 OVR, 64th of 138 FBS teams; Abu Sama III (HB, 85) is the highest-rated player.
Wisconsin Badgers team pageRatings: “Freshmen Update 8/27/26” · updated Aug 31, 2026
- Starter avg
- 78.4
- 64th of 138
- Offense
- 77.9
- 72nd nationally
- Defense
- 78.9
- 46th nationally
- 80+ OVR players
- 10
- 0 rated 90+
Projected starters
Unit ratings
| Unit | Projected starters | Avg OVR | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback1 starter · 5 on roster | Colton Joseph 84 | 84 | 29th / 138 |
| Running back1 starter · 6 on roster | Abu Sama III 85 | 85 | 44th / 138 |
| Wide receiver3 starters · 10 on roster | Chris Brooks Jr. 78, Shamar Rigby 78, Malachi Coleman 77 | 77.7 | 98th / 138 |
| Tight end1 starter · 6 on roster | Grant Stec 76 | 76 | 66th / 138 |
| Offensive line5 starters · 15 on roster | Emerson Mandell 77, Austin Kawecki 76, PJ Wilkins 76, Kevin Heywood 75, Lucas Simmons-Johansson 75 | 75.8 | 80th / 138 |
| Defensive line4 starters · 16 on roster | Hammond Russell IV 83, Junior Poyser 80, Charles Perkins 78, Micheal Garner 76 | 79.3 | 51st / 138 |
| Linebacker3 starters · 10 on roster | Mason Posa 80, Thomas Heiberger 75, Tyreese Fearbry 75 | 76.7 | 51st / 138 |
| Cornerback2 starters · 6 on roster | Javan Robinson 85, Bryce West 77 | 81 | 50th / 138 |
| Safety2 starters · 8 on roster | Marvin Burks Jr. 83, Matthew Jung 76 | 79.5 | 52nd / 138 |
| Kicker1 starter · 1 on roster | Gavin Lahm 81 | 81 | 20th / 138 |
| Punter1 starter · 1 on roster | Sean West 75 | 75 | 66th / 138 |
Projected starters are the highest-rated players at each position group: 1 QB, 1 HB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 5 OL, 4 DL, 3 LB, 2 CB and 2 S. Kickers and punters are not included in the starter average. This is our calculation from the roster ratings, not EA’s official team rating.
85 players
Wisconsin roster ratings
17 Fr · 28 So · 20 Jr · 20 Sr
| Player | Pos | Class | Archetype | # | Ht / Wt | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Sama III | HB | Sr. | East/West Playmaker | 3 | 5'11" / 211 | 85 |
| Javan Robinson | CB | Sr. | Boundary | 2 | 5'11" / 180 | 85 |
| Colton Joseph | QB | Jr. | Pocket Passer | 1 | 6'2" / 212 | 84 |
| Hammond Russell IV | DT | Sr. | Pure Power | 91 | 6'4" / 314 | 83 |
| Marvin Burks Jr. | FS | Sr. | Box Specialist | 4 | 6'2" / 208 | 83 |
| Gavin Lahm | K | Sr. | Power | 97 | 6'1" / 223 | 81 |
| Bryan Jackson II | HB | Jr. | Contact Seeker | 21 | 6'2" / 240 | 80 |
| Darrion Dupree | HB | Jr. | East/West Playmaker | 6 | 5'11" / 214 | 80 |
| Junior Poyser | DT | Jr. | Pure Power | 99 | 6'2" / 328 | 80 |
| Mason Posa | ROLB | So. | Thumper | 8 | 6'3" / 237 | 80 |
| Charles Perkins | DT | Sr. | Pure Power | 30 | 6'2" / 330 | 78 |
| Chris Brooks Jr. | WR | Sr. | Contested Specialist | 2 | 6'2" / 220 | 78 |
| Shamar Rigby | WR | Jr. | Elusive Route Runner | 7 | 6'4" / 196 | 78 |
| Bryce West | CB | So. | Bump and Run | 5 | 5'11" / 198 | 77 |
| Emerson Mandell | RG | So. | Agile | 75 | 6'5" / 324 | 77 |
| Malachi Coleman | WR | Jr. | Speedster | 16 | 6'5" / 205 | 77 |
| Nate Palmer | HB | So. | East/West Playmaker | 15 | 5'10" / 205 | 77 |
| Zion Kearney | WR | Jr. | Elusive Route Runner | 12 | 6'3" / 215 | 77 |
| Austin Kawecki | C | Sr. | Pass Protector | 51 | 6'4" / 311 | 76 |
| Cai Bates | CB | So. | Field | 3 | 6'3" / 202 | 76 |
| Grant Stec | TE | So. | Physical Route Runner | 85 | 6'6" / 260 | 76 |
| Matthew Jung | SS | Sr. | Box Specialist | 29 | 6'3" / 213 | 76 |
| Micheal Garner | LE | Sr. | Speed Rusher | 51 | 6'7" / 309 | 76 |
| PJ Wilkins | LT | Jr. | Agile | 71 | 6'6" / 340 | 76 |
| Eric Fletcher Jr. | CB | So. | Bump and Run | 1 | 6'1" / 193 | 75 |
| Eugene Hilton Jr. | WR | So. | Elusive Route Runner | 13 | 6'2" / 206 | 75 |
| Jacob Harris | TE | Jr. | Vertical Threat | 89 | 6'6" / 270 | 75 |
| Kevin Heywood | RT | So. | Raw Strength | 55 | 6'9" / 318 | 75 |
| Lucas Simmons-Johansson | LT | Jr. | Agile | 72 | 6'7" / 308 | 75 |
| Sean West | P | So. | Power | 91 | 6'2" / 204 | 75 |
| Sebastian Cheeks | RE | Sr. | Edge Setter | 15 | 6'3" / 243 | 75 |
| Thomas Heiberger | LOLB | So. | Lurker | 19 | 6'4" / 230 | 75 |
| Tyreese Fearbry | LOLB | Sr. | Thumper | 7 | 6'4" / 252 | 75 |
| Carter Smith | QB | Fr. | Pure Runner | 5 | 6'4" / 208 | 74 |
| Danny O'Neil | QB | Jr. | Pocket Passer | 18 | 6'0" / 205 | 74 |
| Dillan Johnson | DT | Jr. | Power Rusher | 76 | 6'2" / 316 | 74 |
| Freddie Coleman | WR | Fr. | Elusive Route Runner | 22 | 5'10" / 175 | 74 |
| Jaylen Williams | LE | Fr. | Pure Power | 97 | 6'5" / 272 | 74 |
| Justus Boone | RE | Sr. | Pure Power | — | 6'5" / 280 | 74 |
| Michael Roeske | LT | Fr. | Raw Strength | 58 | 6'8" / 328 | 74 |
| Will McDonald | LE | Jr. | Power Rusher | 77 | 6'4" / 273 | 74 |
| Barrett Nelson | RT | Sr. | Agile | 70 | 6'6" / 305 | 73 |
| Colin Cubberly | LG | So. | Raw Strength | 78 | 6'6" / 324 | 73 |
| Cooper Catalano | MLB | So. | Signal Caller | 44 | 6'1" / 232 | 73 |
| Hardy Watts | LG | Fr. | Agile | 52 | 6'5" / 315 | 73 |
| Jayden Loftin | RE | Fr. | Pure Power | 39 | 6'4" / 263 | 73 |
| Tyrell Henry | WR | Sr. | Speedster | — | 6'0" / 180 | 73 |
| Blake Cherry | LG | So. | Raw Strength | 73 | 6'5" / 308 | 72 |
| Emmett Bork | TE | Fr. | Physical Route Runner | 82 | 6'6" / 255 | 72 |
| Evan Brown | LG | Jr. | Agile | 64 | 6'3" / 315 | 72 |
| Jai'mier Scott | CB | Fr. | Field | 24 | 6'1" / 192 | 72 |
| Logan Powell | RG | Fr. | Agile | 79 | 6'5" / 303 | 72 |
| Mason Lane | HB | So. | East/West Playmaker | 38 | 6'1" / 222 | 72 |
| Matthew Traynor | SS | Jr. | Hybrid | 13 | 6'2" / 206 | 72 |
| Torin Pettaway | RE | Fr. | Pure Power | 98 | 6'5" / 298 | 72 |
| Xavier Ukponu | DT | Fr. | Pure Power | 94 | 6'3" / 318 | 72 |
| Cairo Skanes | FS | So. | Box Specialist | 21 | 6'2" / 195 | 71 |
| DeNigel Cooper | DT | So. | Power Rusher | 93 | 6'3" / 265 | 71 |
| Grant Dean | SS | So. | Hybrid | 16 | 6'1" / 192 | 71 |
| Harrison Bortolotti | HB | So. | East/West Playmaker | 32 | 5'9" / 202 | 71 |
| Jaylon Domingeaux | WR | Sr. | Speedster | 9 | 6'3" / 208 | 71 |
| Liam Danitz | RE | Sr. | Speed Rusher | 14 | 6'4" / 242 | 71 |
| Ryan Hopkins | QB | Fr. | Pure Runner | 10 | 6'3" / 201 | 71 |
| Stylz Blackmon | C | Jr. | Raw Strength | 76 | 6'4" / 316 | 71 |
| Nicolas Clayton | ROLB | So. | Thumper | 12 | 6'5" / 245 | 70 |
| Tyler Jansey | FB | Jr. | Blocking | 42 | 6'1" / 236 | 70 |
| Aaron Witt | MLB | Sr. | Thumper | 59 | 6'6" / 240 | 69 |
| Djidjou Bah | DT | Fr. | Speed Rusher | 90 | 6'3" / 265 | 69 |
| Jackson McGohan | WR | Jr. | Gritty Possession | 87 | 6'4" / 224 | 69 |
| Jacob Anderson | DT | Sr. | Gap Specialist | 95 | 6'4" / 290 | 69 |
| Jahmare Washington | CB | Fr. | Field | 10 | 6'3" / 175 | 69 |
| Luke Emmerich | FS | Fr. | Hybrid | 20 | 6'2" / 200 | 69 |
| Nolan Davenport | RG | Fr. | Agile | 60 | 6'6" / 303 | 69 |
| Ryan Cory | C | So. | Agile | 50 | 6'4" / 311 | 69 |
| Langdon Nordgaard | WR | So. | Speedster | 19 | 6'3" / 208 | 68 |
| Nizyi Davis | TE | Fr. | Vertical Threat | 17 | 6'5" / 235 | 68 |
| Raphael Dunn | SS | So. | Box Specialist | 27 | 6'4" / 218 | 68 |
| Ryan Schwendeman | TE | Sr. | Physical Route Runner | 84 | 6'4" / 254 | 68 |
| Carson Van Dinter | FS | So. | Hybrid | 11 | 6'2" / 204 | 67 |
| Deuce Adams | QB | So. | Dual Threat | 8 | 6'2" / 204 | 65 |
| Jon Jon Kamara | ROLB | So. | Lurker | 28 | 6'4" / 242 | 64 |
| Taylor Schaefer | MLB | Jr. | Lurker | 43 | 6'3" / 242 | 64 |
| Drew Braam | MLB | So. | Lurker | 55 | 6'1" / 226 | 63 |
| James Roe | TE | Jr. | Gritty Possession | 46 | 6'0" / 215 | 63 |
| Landon Gauthier | ROLB | So. | Lurker | 23 | 6'3" / 244 | 62 |
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Sources & notes
- EA Sports College Football 27 roster ratings — Ratings from “Freshmen Update 8/27/26” roster update, imported 2026-08-31 via Teamcrafters. Ratings change with each roster update.
Last updated Aug 31, 2026.