Wisconsin transfer tight end Tanner Koziol is currently visiting the Houston program, as reported by 247Sports' Chris Hummer. Koziol officially entered the transfer portal after a brief stint with the Badgers, joining them in December during the winter portal window. He is ranked as the No. 71 overall transfer and the No. 3 tight end by 247Sports.
In 2024, Koziol had a standout season at Ball State, recording 839 yards and 8 touchdowns on 94 receptions. ProFootballFocus considers him the top returning tight end in college football. The Houston program, transitioning to the Big 12, has had mixed success in recent seasons and is now hosting Koziol on his visit.
Wisconsin will need to address the tight end position following Koziol's departure. Junior Tucker Ashcraft is currently slated as the team's starter, but there is a gap in production compared to past seasons. The Badgers are seeking a reliable receiving threat at tight end, with their last player to surpass 150 receiving yards being Jake Ferguson in 2021.