Wisconsin is one of seven finalists to land LSU transfer defensive lineman Jay’viar Suggs, according to his recent post on X.
The Badgers were listed along with Kentucky, Michigan, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Penn State and Tennessee.
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Suggs is garnering attention from some of the nation’s top programs after spending just one season with the Tigers. He originally transferred from D-II Grand Valley State, where Wisconsin OLBs coach Matt Mitchell was head coach from 2010-22, last offseason.
Suggs’ 2024 campaign included eight games, 10 tackles, three tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and two pass deflections. He previously appeared in 19 combined games in 2022 and 2023 at Grand Valley State, recording 15 total tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, six sacks, eight pass deflections and two forced fumbles.
Wisconsin was a top contender to land Suggs last offseason. The team is right back in the mix with him back in the portal.
https://twitter.com/JayviarSuggs7/status/1868504810980549062
Suggs’ recruitment represents the Badgers continuing to prioritize the defensive line this portal cycle. The program has already landed commitments from Louisville edge rusher Mason Reiger and Tulane lineman Parker Petersen. It remains in pursuit of several experienced players at the position.
The front seven is a significant position of need with edge rushers Leon Lower (portal) and John Pius (eligibility), and linemen James Thompson Jr. (portal), Curt Neal (portal) and Elijah Hills (eligibility) all gone from last season.
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