Wisconsin WR Tommy McIntosh plans to enter NCAA Transfer Portal

Wisconsin wide receiver Tommy McIntosh is set to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, he announced on Thursday. McIntosh will have multiple years of eligibility reamining.

In two seasons with the Badgers, McIntosh did not see any game action. He originally signed when Paul Chryst was head coach, and stayed for the first season under Luke Fickell.

“Dear Wisconsin, thank you to coach Chryst and coach Fickell for the opportunity to be a part of the Badger football legacy. I am forever grateful for my time at Camp Randall and for all the lessons it has taught me. After a difficult decision, I have opted to move on and pursue other football opportunities. I am entering my name in the transfer portal with three years of eligibility remaining. Thank you,” McIntosh said in his announcement.

McIntosh played high school football at DeWitt (Mich.) High School, where he was a three-star prospect. He was the No. 686 overall recruit in the 2022 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. 

The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.

Fickell hopes for a boost from Wisconsin’s new quarterback

Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell firmly believes Tyler Van Dyke can get a new edge this season, his final at the collegiate level.

Following five years at Miami, Van Dyke transferred to Wisconsin for his grad year, looking to resurrect his 2021 form. It turns out, Fickell sees something in his quarterback’s game that can make that happen.

As he worked through spring practice, Van Dyke showcased more of a dual threat ability.

“I think the thing that can help Tyler as well when you do get into some more live situations, he is a big guy,” Fickell said. “He’s a guy who can run the football too. I think that I teased him a little bit. I think his first year at Miami I’ve seen him and watched that film. 

“He runs pretty well. I think year two and three, I teased him about getting a little bit big and I’m not sure he thought he was standing back there and being pass happy in some of those situations, but I think he’s in a really good spot.” 

Van Dyke isn’t a traditional dual threat quarterback. He only has two rushing touchdowns to his name and 32 net rushing yards off 108 credited carries.

“I think he can create some things at 230 (and) some pounds,” Fickell said. “Can be a physical guy that you have to be able to have balance with and understand that he can do some things with his feet as well and I think that can give him a different edge to some things. 

“But he is getting much more comfortable. I think you can see that he understands what’s going on all around and a lot better each and every day.”