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Wisconsin Badgers football has scheduled its first transfer portal visit

The Badgers are bringing in a defensive lineman from an elite Division II program for a visit
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Nov 22, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell talks to his team during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images
Nov 22, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell talks to his team during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images | Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images

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The Wisconsin Badgers' transfer portal pursuit has been going on behind the scenes for multiple weeks, but there's finally a visit on the docket.

Will Leblanc, a redshirt freshman defensive lineman from Division II UT Permian Basin, will be in Madison on Jan. 6, according to a report from On3 Sports.

It's worth noting the Badgers likely have other visits privately scheduled, but they can't be announced until a player has their name officially placed in the portal.

LeBlanc, 6-foot-4 and 285 pounds, was part of a Permian Basin team that advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division II Championship.

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Wisconsin targeting potential diamond in the rough defensive lineman

With some of its top defensive linemen graduating after the 2025 campaign, Wisconsin is in need of depth and top-end talent on the interior.

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Leblanc, especially in 2026, would fall into the depth category.

He delivered 32 total tackles, five tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks during the 2025 campaign. He also recovered a fumble.

Still, as a young talent with a Division I body, the Badgers could look to further develop Leblanc into being a contributor down the road. After all, LeBlanc, a Spring, Texas native, came out of high school unranked.

It's uncertain how much competition Wisconsin will face in the pursuit of Leblanc, but it's clear the Badgers and defensive line coach E.J. Whitlow see something in the DII transfer.

As the roster stands now, The Badgers have just five interior defensive linemen on scholarship.

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Cam Wilhorn is a University of Wisconsin School of Journalism Graduate and Wisconsin native. He's been covering Wisconsin sports since 2023 for outlets like BadgerBlitz.com, Badger of Honor and The Badger Herald.

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