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6/16/2024 football Edit

Heavily-recruited OL Tyler Merrill gets his first look at Wisconsin

Jon McNamara • BadgerBlitz

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Jon McNamara is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has covered UW athletics since 2002 and has worked at Rivals.com since 2006.

Wisconsin freshman offensive tackle Kevin Heywood was one of the most heavily-recruited Class of 2024 prospects in Pennsylvania.

Tyler Merril, who is also from the same state, has found himself in a similar position on the recruiting front. Saturday, the two were able to connect for a period of time during the Badgers' BBQ in Madison.

Wisconsin hosted 2026 offensive lineman Tyler Merrill on Saturday. — Wisconsin hosted 2026 offensive lineman Tyler Merrill on Saturday. (Photo Provided)

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