Wisconsin Badgers#43 · LB Taylor Schaefer
63 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-3
- Weight
- 242 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Sturgeon Bay, WI
Taylor Schaefer is a LB (#43) for Wisconsin, from Sturgeon Bay, WI. In the 2026 season he has 4 tackles over 2 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 9
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 11
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 9
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 13
Weight 14
Frame 14
Experience 13
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2026 season
4
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Taylor Schaefer career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | WIS | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
3
10
9
No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19 | vs Eastern Michigan | W 54-10 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Western Illinois | W 36-9 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowWisconsin LB: #43
- ClassJunior
- HometownSturgeon Bay, WI
Taylor Schaefer: Wisconsin LB profile and stats
Taylor Schaefer is a LB (#43) for Wisconsin, from Sturgeon Bay, WI. This profile tracks Taylor Schaefer's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Wisconsin roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Wisconsin sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Taylor Schaefer in the news
All newsRecapWisconsin beat Michigan State 31-3 (Week 5, 2026)Wisconsin beat Michigan State 31-3 at Camp Randall Stadium. Now Wisconsin is 4-1, 2-0 in Big Ten play, and Michigan State is 2-3, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapWisconsin beat Penn State 24-20 (Week 4, 2026)Wisconsin beat Penn State 24-20 at Beaver Stadium. Now Wisconsin is 3-1, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Penn State is 3-1, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26RecapWisconsin beat Eastern Michigan 54-10 (Week 3, 2026)Wisconsin beat Eastern Michigan 54-10 at Camp Randall Stadium. Now Wisconsin is 2-1, and Eastern Michigan is 1-3.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Taylor Schaefer play for?
Taylor Schaefer plays for Wisconsin, wearing #43 at LB.
What position does Taylor Schaefer play?
Taylor Schaefer is a LB for Wisconsin.
How tall is Taylor Schaefer?
Taylor Schaefer is 6-3 and weighs 242 lb.
What year is Taylor Schaefer in?
Taylor Schaefer is listed as a junior on the Wisconsin roster.
Where is Taylor Schaefer from?
Taylor Schaefer is from Sturgeon Bay, WI.
How many tackles does Taylor Schaefer have?
Taylor Schaefer has 4 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.