Wisconsin Loses Wide Receivers Coach to NFL

Badgers football program must find replacement for key offensive position.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The University of Wisconsin football team is losing its wide receivers coach, who has accepted a position with an NFL team. The departure comes as the Badgers program looks to build on a successful 2025 season and prepare for the upcoming year.

Why it matters

Maintaining coaching continuity is crucial for college football programs, especially when it comes to key offensive positions like wide receivers. The Badgers will need to quickly find a capable replacement to ensure their passing game remains strong.

The details

The Badgers' wide receivers coach, who has not been named, has accepted a position with an unspecified NFL team. This marks the second straight offseason Wisconsin has lost an assistant coach to the professional ranks.

  • The wide receivers coach informed Wisconsin of his departure on February 15, 2026.

The players

University of Wisconsin football team

The NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision program that competes in the Big Ten Conference.

Badgers' wide receivers coach

The coach responsible for overseeing and developing the team's wide receiver group, who has now accepted a position with an NFL team.

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What’s next

Wisconsin's coaching staff will need to quickly identify and hire a replacement wide receivers coach to ensure a smooth transition and continued success for the program's passing attack.

The takeaway

Losing assistant coaches to the NFL is an ongoing challenge for major college football programs, requiring them to constantly evaluate and develop their coaching talent to maintain a high level of performance.