Wisconsin Football Recruiting

Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell watches quarterback Carter Smith (3) during spring football practice Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

4-star QB recruit eliminated Wisconsin from final list after his scheduled visit

Luke Fickell has added the Kevin Heywood replacement Wisconsin needed in the portal

Luke Fickell is still trying to reel in a new TE in the portal with another visit

Defensive back depth takes a hit as Wisconsin loses redshirt freshman to the portal

Oct 5, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers offensive linenam Kevin Heywood (55) during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

3 potential left tackles in the portal that could replace Kevin Heywood for Wisconsin

Jacksonville State v Liberty

Wisconsin may hold an advantage over Texas, Michigan, others with 4-star RB recruit

Apr 11, 2023; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin running backs coach Devon Spalding talks with running back Chez Mellusi (1) during practice Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman-Imagn Images

Wisconsin makes the final cut for elite 4-star RB prospect with more than 50 offers

Purdue Boilermakers long snapper Nick Levy (44) jogs off the field Wednesday, July 31, 2024, during Purdue football practice at Bimel Outdoor Practice Complex in West Lafayette, Ind.

Luke Fickell secures commitment from senior out of Purdue in the transfer portal

Wisconsin offensive line coach AJ Blazek is shown during spring football practice Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Wisconsin slips into Virginia to take one of their best offensive linemen

Michigan wide receiver Karmello English (5) practices before the UNLV game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.

Former Michigan WR to visit Wisconsin and a potential return to the Big Ten

Missouri State Bears tight end Lance Mason (85) (center) is hoisted by teammates after scoring the game winning touchdown on the Youngstown State Penguins at Plaster Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.

Luke Fickell has identified a new target in the portal to replace Tanner Koziol

Aug 31, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Idaho Vandals wide receiver Mark Hamper (15) is tackled by Oregon Ducks linebacker Devon Jackson (26) and linebacker Bryce Boettcher (28) during the second half at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Another Wisconsin winter transfer signee is already bolting again for the portal

Wisconsin offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes is shown during spring football practice Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Wisconsin lands 4-star QB in recruiting battle with Michigan St, Mizzou, among others

Wisconsin head football coach Luke Fickell is shown during spring football practice Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

3-star Wisconsin football recruit posts picture that will make Badger fans smile

Badger football locks in official visit with 4-star tight end target

Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell watches a drill during fall training camp at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. - Mike De Sisti / The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Wisconsin is hosting one of their most important QB recruits for 2026

Wisconsin v Minnesota

Luke Fickell picks up another vital 2026 recruit for the Wisconsin Badgers

Wisconsin defensive coordinator Mike Tressel makes a point to linebacker Christian Alliegro during the team's final spring practice, which was held on the field north of Camp Randall Stadium on Thursday May 2, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Wisconsin beats out LSU, Ole Miss, and others for highly coveted linebacker recruit

Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell is shown during the second quarter of their game against Penn State Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.

Top Wisconsin football recruit rips the Badgers after committing to Minnesota

Badgers continue recruiting department rebuild with new director of player personnel

Wisconsin back in the running for No. 4 overall quarterback of 2027

Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi (1) is shown with his unit during spring football practice Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Badgers football team plays their season opener against Western Michigan on August 31.

4 star WR recruit posts about his Wisconsin visit and shouts out coach Jordan Reid

Oct 5, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Wisconsin and Luke Fickell are getting a visit from a top QB target in 2026 class

Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell watches as quarterback Mabrey Mettauer throws a pass during practice just outside Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday April 7, 2024.

Top TE target lists Wisconsin in top 8, with Badgers emerging as team to beat

Wisconsin v Nebraska

Wisconsin and Ohio State going toe-to-toe with elite 4-star LB

Wisconsin defensive coordinator Mike Tressel makes a point to linebacker Christian Alliegro during the team's final spring practice, which was held on the field north of Camp Randall Stadium on Thursday May 2, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Wisconsin is getting an official visit from one of the top linebackers in the nation

Northwestern v Wisconsin

One of the top offensive tackles in the 2026 class has a Wisconsin visit incoming

Wisconsin QB coach Kenny Guiton.

Wisconsin makes the top 7 and schedules an important visit for 2026 4-star QB