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Former Wisconsin safety Kamo’i Latu committed to UConn this week.
Latu entered the portal on Dec. 12 after three years with the program. He joins the Huskies for a final season of eligibility.
Related: Wisconsin football 2024 transfer portal departure tracker
Latu transferred to Wisconsin entering 2022 from Utah. He started for the Badgers that season, totaling 55 tackles, three tackles for loss, two sacks, two interceptions and three pass deflections.
The veteran safety then played only 14 games over the next two years following the program’s hire of coach Luke Fickell. Latu suited up for three contests in an injury-plagued 2024 campaign.
He joins a UConn program that has become a popular destination for former Wisconsin transfers. Nick Evers and Skyler Bell transferred to the Huskies after the 2023 season. Bell had a career year with the Huskies, helping lead the team to a program-best 8-4 season and Fenway Bowl appearance.
Wisconsin will enter 2025 with Preston Zachman as its primary starting safety and an opening at the other spot. Transfers Matthew Traynor (Richmond) and Matt Jung (Bethel) figure to compete for the major share of snaps.
The position is one of several on Wisconsin’s roster that had its depth decimated during this portal window. In addition to Latu, redshirt freshmen Justin Taylor and Braedyn Moore transferred out.
Latu’s added intrigue to his transfer on Monday when he specifically thanked Paul Chryst and Jim Leonhard for his time at Wisconsin. Neither coach has been with the program since 2022. There was no mention of the Badgers’ current staff.
“Huge shoutout to Paul Chryst and Jim Leonard staff for an amazing time at Wisconsin,” Latu posted on X. “Wisconsin will always have a special place in my heart!”
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Publish date : 2024-12-25 13:04:00
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