Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke announced his intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal with two years of eligibility remaining Wednesday.
The sophomore from Rockwall, Texas, started nine games in 2024, passing for 1,936 yards, 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions after Tyler Van Dyke was ruled out for the season to injury against Alabama.
“Thank you to the University of Wisconsin, the coaches, and my teammates for an unforgettable two years,” Locke said on Twitter Wednesday. “I’ll always cherish my time here.”
Locke started three games in 2023 after starting quarterback Tanner Mordecai went down against Iowa.
He threw an interception in all but one start in 2024, leading the team to a 3-6 record as the starter.
Locke’s younger brother, three-star quarterback Landyn Locke, signed his letter of intent with the Badgers on Dec. 4, leaving optimism the sophomore might stay.
The Badgers’ projected quarterback room consists of true freshman Mabrey Mettauer and 2025 recruits Carter Smith and Landyn Locke.
Locke is the third Badgers quarterback to enter the portal following Van Dyke and redshirt freshman Cole LaCrue.
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