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Chris Maragos hypes up 4-star Wisconsin commit after All-American Game nod

ByMark Knight|
Feb 25, 2018; Madison, WI, USA; Feb 25, 2018; Madison, WI, USA; Philadephia Eagles safety Chris Maragos responds to a question at a pre-game news conference before the game between the Wisconsin Badgers and Michigan State Spartans at the Kohl Center. Maragos' last season with the Badgers was in 2009. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-Imagn Images at the Kohl Center. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-Imagn Images
Feb 25, 2018; Madison, WI, USA; Feb 25, 2018; Madison, WI, USA; Philadephia Eagles safety Chris Maragos responds to a question at a pre-game news conference before the game between the Wisconsin Badgers and Michigan State Spartans at the Kohl Center. Maragos' last season with the Badgers was in 2009. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-Imagn Images at the Kohl Center. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-Imagn Images | Mary Langenfeld-Imagn Images

Wisconsin's highest-rated recruit, 4-star wide receiver Jayden Petit, has been selected to the Navy All-American Bowl, which features the best recruits in the nation (formerly named the U.S. Army All-American Bowl). That's the news presser side but Chris Maragos a former Wisconsin star and a current coach for Petit, has sent out a message in congrats.

He wasn't the only person to give Petit a shout-out as Wisconsin coaches Luke Fickell, Jeff Grimes, and Jordan Reid sent messages to Petit. The news signals a considerable accomplishment for Petit and only boosts Wisconsin's recruiting profile.

Wisconsin commit Jayden Petit receives shout-outs from current and future coaches for his big accomplishment

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Chris Maragos was a walk-on turned captain for the Wisconsin Badgers. He even went on to have a decent NFL journeyman career, mostly on special teams units. His work ethic and pursuit of being a better football player continued to propel him from a high school star to Western Michigan to a walk-on at Wisconsin to the NFL. He is now a coach at St. John Neumann in Naples, Florida.

Maragos says, "Badgers, you have a GREAT one coming your way!" Who knows what it takes to be a star at Madison, but also has had a front row seat to Petit's high school career.

Petit's future coaches, who gave him a video response, were proud and beaming with what it means for Petit to be selected to such a prestigious bowl. All of them had encouraging things to say and you can watch the video above in the social media post.

The Navy All-American Bowl is a game that features the top 100 high school football players in an East vs. West matchup. The game will take place in San Antonio, Texas. It will take place on January 10, 2026. NBC and Peacock will air the contest.

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