The Wisconsin Badgers have resumed spring practices, holding their fifth session on Tuesday after the break.
With pads now on, the team is set to continue workouts over the next month, but they’ll be without two wide receivers for the time being.
Top slot receiver Trech Kekahuna is sidelined for spring with a lower-body injury, though the redshirt sophomore is expected to return for fall camp. Meanwhile, transfer wideout Mark Hamper is also out indefinitely, with head coach Luke Fickell stating that his return timeline is uncertain.
While no official reason was initially provided, Zach Heilprin reported that Hamper is stepping away to handle a personal family matter.
Hamper, who transferred in alongside Ohio State’s Jayden Ballard, was coming off a strong redshirt freshman season at Idaho, where he recorded 48 receptions for 966 yards and six touchdowns in 2024.
In their absence, Wisconsin has featured Vinny Anthony and Ballard as primary perimeter receivers, though there has been significant rotation. Quincy Burroughs, Chris Brooks Jr., and Tyrell Henry have all seen increased reps with the top units.
The battle for playing time at receiver remains wide open this offseason, but for now, the Badgers will have to proceed without two key contributors.
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