Wisconsin Badgers · DL RoomDL
#94 Xavier Ukponu
Class RS FRStatus ReturningHt / Wt 6'3" · 318 lbHometown Denton, TX · Guyer
Depth-chart placement
Xavier Ukponu is on the Wisconsin Badgers roster but is not placed on the maintained two-deep. Role and placement populate automatically once he appears on the published chart.
Background & career
Xavier Ukponu is a 6'3", 318-pound defensive lineman from Denton, TX, where he attended Guyer High School under head coach Reed Heim. A consensus three-star recruit, Ukponu compiled 56 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, and one interception during his senior season in 2024. As a junior, he recorded 32 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, and 11 quarterback hurries while earning second-team all-district recognition. He also competed in track and field and intends to study Business Management at Wisconsin.
Wisconsin2025 — presentRecruiting3-star · No. 1255 nationalOriginDenton, TX · Guyer