Badgers Earn Commitment from 2025 Defensive Lineman

After a long wait during the recruiting dead period, the Badgers have gotten a commitment from defensive lineman Xavier Ukponu. The 2025 prospect is the 154th rated defensive lineman in the country.

Wisconsin had long been rumored to be the favorite for Ukponu and now his future as a Badger is confirmed. The Texas native is a 6-2, 288 pound three-star recruit and picked up a few Crystal Ball predictions for the Badgers earlier in the week from 247Sports.

Ukponu held offers from some big-time programs, but his top schools at the end were LSU, Arkansas, California and Oklahoma State along with the Badgers.

The Badgers 2025 class has been in a stalemate for quite some time due to the dead period of recruiting throughout July. The class is currently ranked 24th in the nation and the addition of Ukponu along the defensive line will be a nice get for the team.