Ben Wenzel
Ben Wenzel is a three-star recruit from Appleton, WI, out of Appleton North (No. 1,438 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Wisconsin's 8 games this season.
Where Wenzel comes from
- Appleton, WI
- Appleton North
- About 100 miles from Camp Randall Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,438 in the 2026 class.
Where Wenzel fits
Wisconsin lists 23 linebackers this season.
Wisconsin linebackers with a game this season
Wisconsin is 5-3. Next: vs Rutgers, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Appleton, WI
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Luke Fickell
Pass share
43.5%
200 pass / 260 run
Plays / game
57.5
8 games
Team sack rate
4.6%
218 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at linebacker for Wisconsin -- now projected as a quality contributor at linebacker.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Wisconsin has produced 12 All-Conference linebackers and 1 All-American. 10 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Leo Chenal was one of them, an All-American.
Joined Wisconsin in 2026
- 2026 Wisconsin FickellYear 1 · Games –
- High school Appleton NorthAppleton, WI · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,438 in the 2026 class. Signed with Wisconsin.
2026
- Signed with WisconsinThree-star, out of Appleton North