TaylorSchaefer

LBLB#43WIS Badgers
6'3" • 242lbs • Jr.
Draft Eligibility:2029
Overall Grade '26
68.6
Not Enough Snaps
Snap Count '26
47
1257th/2022 - LBs
Tackles '26
3
Not Enough Snaps
WK 10 MATCHUP
vs RUTGER 11/7, 5:30 PM
Taylor
Schaefer
LB
#43
|
WIS Badgers

Summary Bio

Last updated: 11/2/2026
Taylor Schaefer is a linebacker for the Wisconsin Badgers who earned a 68.6 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 0th among 758 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 64.3 ranked 0th among 758 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 70.3 ranked 0th at the position. His pass-rush grade of 56.6 ranked 0th among qualified linebackers.
He recorded 3 solo tackles on the season. Schaefer generated 0 total pressures including 0 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 95.8 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 1 missed tackles over the course of the year.

Career

Teams
Year
Wisconsin Badgers
2026 - Present

PFF Grades

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
68.6
AVG
0th/758 LBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
70.3
AVG
0th/758 LBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
56.6
AVG
0th/758 LBs
COVERAGE GRADE
64.3
AVG
0th/758 LBs

Highest Graded Games

vs ILWE
79.8
Week 2, 2026
vs MIEA
62.9
Week 3, 2026
vs MIST
62
Week 5, 2026

Lowest Graded Games

vs MIST
62
Week 5, 2026
vs MIEA
62.9
Week 3, 2026
vs ILWE
79.8
Week 2, 2026

Season Stats

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
3
No Data - Not Ranked
SACKS
0
No Data - Not Ranked
ASSISTS
2
No Data - Not Ranked
FORCED FUMBLES
0
No Data - Not Ranked
Rank
-
Solo Tackles
3
-
Assists
2
-
Forced Fumbles
0
-
Stops
2
-
Sacks
0
-
Missed Tackles
1
-
Passer Rating Allowed
95.8
-
Total Pressures
0
Rank
1257
th
Total Snaps
47
1255
th
Run Defense Snaps
24
1358
th
Pass Rush Snaps
2
1203
rd
Coverage Snaps
21