Wisconsin landed a commitment from Ball State transfer tight end Tanner Koziol on Saturday.
He is the program’s second transfer commitment of the cycle, joining Louisville edge rusher Mason Reiger.
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247Sports ranks the talented tight end as a four-star transfer recruit, the No. 48 overall player in the portal and the No. 3 player at his position.
His commitment is significant news for a Wisconsin team that saw starters Riley Nowakowski and Tucker Ashcraft combine for just 23 catches, 156 yards and a touchdown in 2024. The position never played a big role during Phil Longo’s tenure as offensive coordinator. With new hire Jeff Grimes reshaping the unit, Koziol should immediately fill a primary role in the receiving game.
The multi-year starter totaled 94 catches, a team-high 839 receiving yards and eight touchdowns in 2024. His career-long numbers are an impressive 163 catches, 1,507 yards and 18 total touchdowns.
Former Ball State tight end Tanner Koziol has committed to Wisconsin, per his agent @JustinFaires. He's the No. 2 TE in ESPN's portal rankings and the No. 23 overall player. He caught 94 passes for 839 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns. pic.twitter.com/pt1lSoqC6A
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) December 14, 2024
Koziol fits the mold of Grimes’ pro-style offense and immediately gives the program its best receiving threat at the position since Jake Ferguson.
Wisconsin now continues its transfer recruiting with a major position checked off. Defensive line, quarterback, wide receiver, cornerback, safety and linebacker remain some of the team’s biggest needs.
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