Wisconsin Badgers add two of Luke Fickell's sons as walk-ons in 2026 recruiting class

Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell will get to coach two of his twin boys as walk-ons on the football team. Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Wisconsin Badgers add two of Luke Fickell's sons as walk-ons in 2026 recruiting class

Originally posted on Wisconsin Badgers on SI
By Lorin Cox | Last updated Feb 4, 2026 6:14 AM ET

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The Wisconsin Badgers are trippling the number of Fickells they will have on the sidelines this fall.

Luke Fickell will get the chance to coach two of his sons on the Badgers, as both Ashton and Aydon Fickell announced they committed to Wisconsin as priority walk-ons in the 2026 recruiting class.

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As walk-ons, they don't have much chance at earning playing time early in their college careers, but they'll still have the opportunity to practice and participate in team meetings with their dad as the head coach.

They're not the only football family members getting an opportunity with the Badgers.

Fickell's first recruiting commitment in the 2027 class came from offensive lineman Ethan McIntosh, son of athletic director Chris McIntosh.

The Badgers also added a pair of brothers in the transfer portal this winter.

Backup quarterback Deuce Adams came in from Louisville along with his brother Eli Adams, a wide receiver.

In basketball, head coach Greg Gard has his son Isaac Gard on the team, now in his senior season.

This article first appeared on Wisconsin Badgers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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