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Wisconsin Badgers Commitment 101: Three-star linebacker Aden Reeder

3 days ago | wisconsin.rivals.com | Jon McNamara

Wisconsin adds transfer portal wide receiver Dekel CrowdusDekel Crowdus, a transfer portal wide out who played this past season at Hawaii, is now a Wisconsin Badger.
Wisconsin signed Dekel Crowdus via the transfer portal on Wednesday.

1 week ago | wisconsin.rivals.com | Jon McNamara

Wisconsin closed spring camp last month with eight scholarship receivers on the roster. That number will grow to nine this summer with the addition of Dekel Crowdus, a transfer portal wide out who played this past season at Hawaii. Crowdus, a 5-foot-11, 170-pound senior, will have one year of eligibility remaining with the Badgers. Kansas, Arkansas and West Virginia, among others, were also involved in his recruitment this spring in the portal.
Where UW stands as Official Visit season kicks off

1 week ago | wisconsin.rivals.com | Seamus Rohrer |Jon McNamara

As programs wrap up spring camps, players get sent home for the summer and the days get progressively warmer, we've reached the precipice of one of the most crucial times in the football recruiting calendar: official visit season. Over the next two months, Wisconsin will host dozens of uncommitted prospects as it looks to fill out the bulk of its 2026 recruiting class. At this time last cycle, Wisconsin had nine verbal commitments in its 2025 class.
A position-by-position look at Wisconsin's 2026 recruiting class

2 weeks ago | wisconsin.rivals.com | Jon McNamara

With Wisconsin currently holding six commitments in the junior cycle, BadgerBlitz.com takes a look at what's ahead in the fifth edition of the State of the 2026 Class, which runs on the first of each month. How many will they take? Wisconsin is expected to take one quarterback in the 2026 class. Who do they already have? The Badgers have a commitment from four-star Ryan Hopkins. Scholarship seniors: Billy Edwards, Hunter SimmonsWhat's next?
Wisconsin Badgers Outside Linebackers

2 weeks ago | wisconsin.rivals.com | Cameron Wilhorn |Jon McNamara

With the conclusion of spring practices, BadgerBlitz.com will be evaluating the standing of each of the position groups as we head into summer. After featuring the cornerbacks yesterday, we’ll be breaking down the outside linebacker position today, which has a heavy dose of transfers. With so many new faces in this group, it wasn’t surprising to see so much parity in first-team reps.
Wisconsin Badgers Cornerbacks

2 weeks ago | wisconsin.rivals.com | Cameron Wilhorn |Jon McNamara

With the conclusion of spring practices, BadgerBlitz.com will be evaluating each position group as we head into the summer. After breaking down the safeties yesterday, we’re turning our attention to their secondary counterparts: the cornerbacks. This was a really tough decision. Omillio Agard and Geimere Latimer have been two of the biggest risers on the team, let alone cornerbacks. But since Latimer is slated for a starting role, I’ll lean his way.
Following is a way-too-early look at what players from UW's current roster could be drafted in 2026.

2 weeks ago | wisconsin.rivals.com | Jon McNamara

NFL Draft Preview: Badgers Ready to Play the Waiting GameWith no top-end prospect in this year's NFL Draft, Wisconsin players must wait patiently for the phone to ring.
Former Wisconsin Offensive Lineman Joe Huber Signs with Minnesota Vikings

2 weeks ago | wisconsin.rivals.com | Benjamin Worgull |Jon McNamara

Former University of Wisconsin offensive lineman Joe Huber's versatility has earned him an NFL opportunity. After going undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft, Huber quickly signed a free agent deal with the Minnesota Vikings, who were limited on draft picks and needed help on the interior of the offensive line. After selecting Ohio State offensive guard Donovan Jackson with the 24th overall pick, the Vikings didn't have another pick until the third round.
Wisconsin safety Hunter Wohler selected in Round 7 by Indianapolis Colts

2 weeks ago | wisconsin.rivals.com | Benjamin Worgull |Jon McNamara

The University of Wisconsin saw one of its homegrown players put the program on the board in the 2025 NFL Draft. A steady contributor to the Badgers' secondary during his four-year career, safety Hunter Wohler was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in Round 7. With the annual draft happening in Green Bay, Wohler's name was read two hours north of where the 6-2 safety starred in high school and two hours northeast of where Wohler developed into an all-conference defensive back.
Wisconsin OL Jack Nelson Picked in Round 7 by the Atlanta Falcons

2 weeks ago | wisconsin.rivals.com | Benjamin Worgull |Jon McNamara

Jack Nelson is the next addition to the University of Wisconsin's proud NFL offensive line tradition. After starting four seasons in the trenches for the Badgers, the Stoughton, Wis., native became the program's latest NFL draftee when the Atlanta Falcons selected him with the 218th pick in the Seventh Round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Saturday in Green Bay. Nelson's selection marks the seventh straight draft where Wisconsin has seen at least one offensive lineman selected.