Cooper Catalano

LB · #44 · University of Wisconsin-Madison

Height6'1"

Weight230 lbs

Est. eligibility3 yrs

Production index

Medium

Roster status

Rostered

CollegeUW

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Last updatedSep 23, 2026, 1:38 PM

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Background

2025 Season: Has played in 8 games on the season starting in 2 games vs. No. 6 Oregon (Oct. 25) and No. 23 Washington (Nov. 8) ... Tallied a career high 19 tackles against Washington including 1.5 TFL's ... Tacked on 8 tackles against No.6 Oregon and had 1.5 TFL's vs. Iowa. (Oct. 11) High School/Personal Rated as a three-star composite recruit Named Wisconsin large school defensive player of the year in 2024, totaling 178 tackles, nine TFLs, three forced fumbles and three interceptions Set the Wisconsin state high school career tackling record during his senior season in 2024, eclipsing 462 tackles - finished his career with 583 tackles Three-time conference defensive player of the year Earned all-conference honors during all four seasons of high school football Made 120 tackles as a freshman High school coach was Jake Davis Son of Jim and Jenny Catalano Sister, Tatum, plays volleyball at UW-Milwaukee Intends to study Business at Wisconsin Favorite Badger is Leo Chenal

Hometown

🏴󠁵󠁳󠁷󠁩󠁿Richfield, WI

High schoolGermantown

Career path