WATCH: Eric Mateos Updates the Wisconsin Offensive Line
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin offensive line coach Eric Mateos addressed the media on Friday to give an in-depth look at his position room going into the 2026 season.
The Badgers return a pair of starters in sophomore guards Emerson Mandell and Colin Cubberly. UW also returns sophomore Kevin Heywood. The projected starter at right tackle, Heywood, suffered a season-ending injury last spring.
In the off-season, Mateos signed center Austin Kawecki (Oklahoma State), left tackle PJ Wilkins (Ole Miss), left tackle Lucas Simmons (Florida State), left guard Stylz Blackmon (Augustana), and guard Blake Cherry (Arkansas).
SPRING SALE IS LIVE!
Looking for the scoop on Wisconsin basketball, football, and recruiting? No site gives you more bang for your buck than Badger Blitz. For a limited time, you can grab an annual subscription for 50 percent off! That’s right, get behind-the-scenes intel on the Cardinal and White for just $59 for the year! With spring football and the basketball transfer portal on the horizon, now is a perfect time to sign up and see what we’re all about!
