Wisconsin is trying redshirt freshman running back Nate White at wide receiver, according to 247Sports’ Evan Flood.
White was a three-star recruit in Luke Fickell’s class of 2023. He was ranked as the No. 694 player in the class, No. 51 running back and No. 1 recruit from the state of Wisconsin.
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Wide receiver is the position of opportunity on the Badgers roster given the nature of Phil Longo’s air raid offense. The program has poured resources into the position since Fickell and Longo arrived in 2023. The 2024 depth chart includes six recent transfer additions — Will Pauling, Bryson Green, C.J. Williams, Tyrell Henry, Joseph Griffin Jr. and Quincy Burroughs.
But the volume of players does not prohibit opportunity. Longo’s offense likes to utilize six or seven players at a given time, unlike other spots with more established, full-time starters.
Running back, meanwhile, suddenly became a crowded position with Wisconsin’s impressive class of 2024 haul. The program added four-star Dilin Jones (No. 10 RB in the class), four-star Darrion Dupree (No. 29 RB) and three-star Gideon Ituka (No. 82 RB). Those new additions have reportedly already made an impact at fall camp, nobody more than Dupree.
Those two variables are sure to be part of the thinking when trying White at wide receiver during camp. Both positions are set entering the 2024 season, but the long-term outlook certainly sees more opportunity at wide receiver.
Redshirt freshman Nate White was at wide receiver today.
"Giving him a chance. Excited to get my hands on him and see what he can do." – WR's coach Kenny Guiton.#Badgers pic.twitter.com/M3lvG6qiYX
— Evan Flood (@Evan_Flood) August 2, 2024
White’s trajectory will be a story to watch as fall camp continues.
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