Wisconsin Badgers football depth chart projections for 2026 from QB to kicker

Wisconsin closed fall camp on Aug. 23 and, 13 days before its season opener against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field, the Journal Sentinel outlined projected depth chart spots across positions. At quarterback, Colton Joseph (sr. 6-2, 215) is listed first, with Deuce Adams (jr. 6-2, 207) or Ryan Hopkins (fr. 6-3, 205) competing for No. 2 alongside other options. Camp ended without a clear-cut top backup after ongoing evaluation. Running backs project Abu Sama (sr.) as No. 1, with Darrion Dupree next; Nate Palmer and Bryan Jackson are close behind but Palmer and Jackson were banged up. Receivers led by Eugene Hilton Jr. and Chris Brooks Jr. headline the groups, while tight end and offensive line spots remain tied to packages and injury-driven reps.