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CBS Sports names Kevin Heywood as Wisconsin football breakout player

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 11:00 AM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

CBS Sports names Kevin Heywood as Wisconsin football breakout player
Summary

CBS Sports identified Kevin Heywood as a key breakout candidate for the Wisconsin Badgers football team in 2026. The offensive tackle, standing 6-foot-9 and 320 pounds, missed the previous season due to an ACL injury but is expected to return to form. With restructuring in Wisconsin's offense and an easy schedule ahead, optimism surrounds the Badgers, especially following ESPN's recognition of quarterback Colton Joseph as a top 100 newcomer. Heywood was the only player mentioned by CBS Sports as a potential standout for the team this season.

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  • •Kevin Heywood is 6-foot-9, 320 pounds.
  • •He missed the 2025 season due to an ACL injury.
  • •He is the only player named as a breakout candidate.
  • •Colton Joseph is recognized as a top newcomer.
  • •Wisconsin has a favorable schedule for the upcoming season.
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When looking at the Wisconsin Badgers football roster, CBS Sports highlighted one player in particular as a breakout candidate.

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