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University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

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2026 Football Roster

Chico La Barbera

85 Jayce Kolinski

  • Height 6-2
  • Weight 242
  • Year Junior
  • Hometown Dane, Wis.
  • High School Lodi
  • Position Tight End

Biography

Awards & Honors

2025
Played in five games, totaling seven receptions for 62 yards with a 40-yard long catch… Posted season-highs of 52 receiving yards and three receptions vs. UW-Platteville on Nov. 15, adding a 23-yard reception.

High School
Attended Lodi...Football: An all-region player and state champion from Lodi...Earned Wisconsin Football Coaches Association all-region status after helping the Blue Devils go unbeaten and win the WIAA Division 4 state championship in 2023...Made three tackles in the 2023 Division 4 state championship game...A two-time All-Capitol Conference second team selection, earning the honor in 2022 and 2023...Basketball: Earned honorable mention All-Capitol North Conference status in 2023-24.

Personal

Why did you choose UW-Eau Claire?

"Had the opportunity to play football and get a great education all in the same place."

Why do you choose to play Division III?

"It’s the perfect balance of being a part of a great sports team but also being able to build strong relationships with people while still getting a great education."

Who is your role model/mentor? Why are they important to you?

"My older brother and sister. They have shown me everything I need to know in order to be successful in college sports."

If you weren't playing your sport, what sport would you compete in instead?

Golf

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 85

    2024Freshman

    Tight End
    6'1" 225 lbs
    85
  • 85

    2025Sophomore

    Tight End
    6'2" 239 lbs
    85
  • 85

    2026Junior

    Tight End
    6'2" 242 lbs
    85