Yahya Gaad
Yahya Gaad is a three-star recruit from Medina, TN, out of South Gibson (No. 704 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Wisconsin's 8 games this season.
Where Gaad comes from
- Medina, TN
- South Gibson
- About 500 miles from Camp Randall Stadium
- Three-star, No. 704 in the 2026 class.
Where Gaad 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
From South Gibson
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 graded to hold down a real role in the linebacker room.
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 South GibsonMedina, TN · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 704 in the 2026 class. Signed with Wisconsin.Also from South Gibson: Cam Clark (Ole Miss) and Gabe Lovorn (Tulane).
2026
- Signed with WisconsinThree-star, out of South Gibson