Emerson Mandell
Sophomore offensive lineman on Wisconsin's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′5″ · 324 lb · Mounds View, MN · Irondale
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 191 nationally · Signed with Wisconsin
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
2 offensive lineman on Wisconsin's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 4-star recruit to Wisconsin in 2024.
Emerson Mandell
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2024
- Signed with Wisconsin4-star out of Irondale
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Luke Fickell
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A four-star recruit at offensive line for Wisconsin -- now graded as All-Conference caliber.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Wisconsin has produced 5 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).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Wisconsin
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Wisconsin
Returning around him
- 31% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- Transfer portal: +8 net (33 in / 25 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Wisconsin · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #30 · 2026 recruiting class #78
Background
Honors and Awards 2025: Academic All-Big Ten 2025 Season (Redshirt Freshman): Played in all 12 games, all starts on the offensive line – One at right guard and 11 at right tackle … helped the Badgers run for 153 yards and three touchdowns against MTSU (Sept. 6) … helped the Badger offense mount a...