Austin Kawecki
Austin Kawecki is a three-star recruit from Frisco, TX, out of Frisco Lebanon Trail (No. 785 in the 2022 class) who has not played in Wisconsin's 8 games this season.
Where Kawecki comes from
- Frisco, TX
- Frisco Lebanon Trail
- About 800 miles from Camp Randall Stadium
- Three-star, No. 785 in the 2022 class; signed with Oklahoma State.
Where Kawecki fits
Wisconsin lists 19 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 44th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Wisconsin is 5-3. Next: vs Rutgers, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Frisco, TX
What’s being said
4 stories in the last 30 days, from 5 outlets.
Wisconsin's Luke Fickell provides updates for Abu Sama, Austin Kawecki
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel +2 Oct 12
Arrived at Wisconsin from Oklahoma State.
In the news in the last 30 days
from 5 outlets
Wisconsin's Luke Fickell provides updates for Abu Sama, Austin Kawecki
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel +2 Oct 12 · 3 outlets
All 3 articles
In the news this season
from 5 outlets
Wisconsin's Luke Fickell provides updates for Abu Sama, Austin Kawecki
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel +2 Oct 12 · 3 outlets
All 3 articles
Week by week
- Oct 29 to Nov 4L 0-30 at IowaNo stories
- Oct 22 to Oct 28W 24-7 vs USCNo stories
- Oct 15 to Oct 21L 7-17 at UCLA1 story
- Oct 8 to Oct 14No game3 storiesWisconsin's Luke Fickell provides updates for Abu Sama, Austin Kawecki Milwaukee Journal Sentinel +2
- Oct 1 to Oct 7W 31-3 vs Michigan StateNo stories
- Sep 24 to Sep 30W 24-20 at Penn StateNo stories
- Sep 17 to Sep 23W 54-10 vs Eastern MichiganNo stories
- Sep 10 to Sep 16W 36-9 vs Western IllinoisNo stories
- Sep 3 to Sep 9L 13-41 vs Notre DameNo stories
- Aug 27 to Sep 2No game1 storyMost Important Players For Wisconsin in 2026: No. 5 Austin Kawecki
On3 - Aug 13 to Aug 19No game1 storyIf the Wisconsin Run Game Returns to Form, Center Austin Kawecki Will Be a Big Reason Why On3
Each week: his team’s game, the stories about him that week, and the week’s biggest news headline.
What was said at each stop
Stories we tracked, by school.
Wisconsin6 stories2026 to now
Most about: awards and watch lists, performance and stat line.
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel +2Wisconsin's Luke Fickell provides updates for Abu Sama, Austin KaweckiOct 12
All 3 articles
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel +1Wisconsin center Austin Kawecki nears return from hand injuryOct 21
All 3 articles
Yahoo SportsWisconsin center Austin Kawecki nears return from hand injuryMilwaukee Journal SentinelWisconsin center Austin Kawecki nears return from hand injuryYahoo SportsWisconsin center Austin Kawecki nears return from hand injury - On3If the Wisconsin Run Game Returns to Form, Center Austin Kawecki Will Be a Big Reason WhyAug 17
- On3Most Important Players For Wisconsin in 2026: No. 5 Austin KaweckiAug 30
BadgernotesWisconsin football notebook on Abu Sama, Austin Kawecki and a rising defensive backOct 13
Oklahoma State2022 to 2025not trackedStories are headlines grouped by what they are about, counted through Nov 4.
In the game threads
at UCLA, Oct 17Important to note: starting center Austin Kawecki is not startingWisconsin fan, r/CFB game threadNamed in
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Wisconsin -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 44th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Wisconsin has produced 13 All-Conference offensive linemen. 9 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2017. Tanor Bortolini went on to the NFL out of this room (2024).
Five seasons, two schools
- 2026 Wisconsin FickellYear 5 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalOklahoma State to Wisconsin
- 2025 Oklahoma State GundyYear 4 · Games –
- 2024 Oklahoma State GundyYear 3 · Games –
- 2023 Oklahoma State GundyYear 2 · Games –
- 2022 Oklahoma State GundyYear 1 · Games –
- High school Frisco Lebanon TrailFrisco, TX · Class of 2022Three-star, No. 785 in the 2022 class. Signed with Oklahoma State.
Moves
- Transferred from Oklahoma State to Wisconsin, Jan 4, 2026.
2022
- Signed with Oklahoma StateThree-star, out of Frisco Lebanon Trail
2026
- Transferred to Wisconsinfrom Oklahoma State
Coaching lineage · 2022–2026
3 coachesPlayed for 3 head coaches at 2 schools: Mike Gundy, Doug Meacham and Luke Fickell.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Wisconsin