Wisconsin Badgers Cornerback D’Yoni Hill Fighting For Starting Role During 2025 Season

The Wisconsin Badgers brought in a talented defensive back through the transfer portal who could lock-in a starting role for the upcoming season.

D’Yoni Hill, a former Miami Hurricanes defensive back, transferred into the Wisconsin program after considering where to spend his final year of eligibility. Hill has made two stops already in his career, but has proven himself to be both a capable man coverage corner and a very solid tackler for the position. Hill is also an agile defender who rarely finds himself in the wrong position while dropping back into coverage.

The cornerback is now on his final stop in Madison, and has been fighting to solidify a starting role for himself.

Wisconsin Badgers Need to Fill Starting Cornerback Position, Could Utilize D’Yoni Hill

Previously in the week, cornerbacks coach Paul Haynes did not feel comfortable naming the full starting slate for his room. Haynes provided Ricardo Hallman, the super senior team captain, but did not name a starter outside of Hallman.

The two players who have arguably been battling the hardest for a spot are Hill and Omilio Agard, who was with the program last year. Agard has looked exceptional throughout camp and has continued to impress since the announcement regarding Nyzier Fourqurean was made. Hill, on the other hand, has time and experience as his hands as this is the fourth preseason that the cornerback has gone through.