File LB-66 · National rank 538 · 2028 class
Cooper Catalano
6'1"Height
232 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
My Grade
6.1/10
Priority UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
5.3 Floor
range 2.0
Ceiling 7.3
7.3/10
Day 3 Caliber
Ceiling · +1.2
5.3/10
UDFA
Floor · −0.8
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (LB1) — real opportunity to climb; real room to grow (+1.2) · LB lower-value.
Floor: Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.8.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+
Round 1 Caliber
7.8+
Day 2 Caliber
6.7+
Day 3 Caliber
5.6+
Priority UDFA
4.4+
UDFA
3.3+
Long Shot
2.2+
Raw Prospect
1.1+
Deep Project
0.0+
Non-Prospect
Grade History
6.1
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Projected 2026 starter and a proven producer — 56 tk, 2 sacks (2025). Grade benchmarked to a Big Ten draft-outcome projection; the band carries his 2027 upside.
Draft Projection & Mocks
Scouting Reports & Mentions
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Sports Illustrated Jul 11, 2026Which Badgers Could Have a Posa, Catalano-type Breakout in 2026? - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Mar 18, 2026Wisconsin Has a Sleeper Behind Posa, Catalano at Inside Linebacker - Sports Illustrated