File OT-120 · National rank 1766 · 2027 class
Kevin Heywood
6'9"Height
318 lbWeight
Representation
Equity Sports
Confirmed
Equity Sports
Confirmed
My Grade
5.0/10
UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
3.4 Floor
range 4.8
Ceiling 8.2
8.2/10
Day 2 Caliber
Ceiling · +3.2
3.4/10
Long Shot
Floor · −1.6
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (OL1) — real opportunity to climb; significant upside (+3.2).
Floor: Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate · returning-starter role secures it; downside −1.6.
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
5.0
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Wisconsin's top pro prospect and the only Badger on the 2027 consensus board (multiple mocks project a Day-2/Day-3 tackle). Rare mover at 6-9/318 with elite tools; graded to that draft signal, tempered because he missed 2025 to an ACL tear and has limited starting tape — the upside is carried in the ceiling. Now at RT for 2026.
Draft Projection & Mocks
Scouting Reports & Mentions
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Sports Illustrated Jul 10, 2026Player Previews: OT Kevin Heywood's Time has Finally Come in Madison - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Aug 20, 2024OT Kevin Heywood viewed as one of the best freshman in the country - Sports Illustrated