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Tackle Kevin Heywood, formerly of Archbishop Wood, commits to Wisconsin

At 6-foot-7 and 295 pounds, the four-star lineman will play his senior season at Pope John Paul II.

Kevin Heywood of Archbishop Wood in a game against Malvern Prep on Sept. 9.
Kevin Heywood of Archbishop Wood in a game against Malvern Prep on Sept. 9.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer

Kevin Heywood, an offensive tackle from Royersford, announced Tuesday on social media that he has committed to Wisconsin. The Badgers won out over several Power 5 suitors, including Alabama, Auburn, Penn State, and USC.

At 6-foot-7 and 295 pounds, Heywood is ranked by 247Sports.com as the No. 5 class of 2024 player in Pennsylvania and is a four-star recruit. He played his junior season for Archbishop Wood in 2022 and has since transferred to Pope John Paul II.