The Wisconsin Badgers extended an offer to top 150 class of 2026 prospect Carter Scruggs on Wednesday.
The college football recruiting cycle is truly nonstop. On Wisconsin’s early signing day for its class of 2025, the recruiting staff added yet another four-star recruit to its class of 2026 offer sheet.
Since the beginning of November, that impressive list of offers includes Scruggs, four-star cornerback Khary Adams, four-star running back Jonathan Hatton Jr., four-star running back Amari Clemons and four-star quarterback Peyton Falzone.
At 6-foot-6, 270 pounds, Scruggs is considered the No. 122 player in the nation, No. 11 iOL and No. 3 player from Virginia for the class of 2026.
His offer sheet is absolutely loaded. The 2026 talent has received offers from programs such as Oregon, Penn State, Georgia, Alabama, Clemson, Indiana, Michigan, South Carolina and USC.
After a great conversation with @CoachBlaz @CaseyRabach_61 I’m extremely blessed to have earned an offer from Wisconsin‼️#GoBadgers@CoachFick @LoudounCountyFB @FATboysOLine @MattReidenbaugh @Mitch5003 @RivalsFriedman @EJHollandOn3 @WillVapreps @BHoward_11 @TomLoy247… pic.twitter.com/NTuexZ4OUR
— Carter Scruggs (@CarterScruggs_) December 5, 2024
Scruggs appears to be zeroed in on Penn State at this stage of his recruiting process. On3’s recruiting prediction machine has the Nittany Lions as a heavy favorite to land the four-star at over 86%, and three Rivals insiders have released forecasts projecting Scruggs to land in State College, PA.
Still, Wisconsin isn’t out of the race. The Badgers’ history with prioritizing the position provides them with some extra credibility, and their alumni speak for themselves.
As of Dec. 4, UW’s class of 2026 features two commitments — three-star iOL Benjamin Novak and three-star quarterback Jarin Mock.