BREAKING: Wisconsin lands commitment from SEC transfer pass-rusher

Wisconsin picks up a commit from a Kentucky transfer edge rusher

Wisconsin landed a commitment from Kentucky transfer linebacker Tyreese Fearbry on Sunday.

Fearbry is the Badgers’ 16th transfer commitment of the cycle and the second pass-rusher, joining Mason Reiger. He transfers in with two years of eligibility remaining.

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The former Kentucky Wildcat tallied 21 tackles, one tackle for loss and two pass deflections in 27 appearances over the last three seasons. He joined Kentucky as a four-star recruit in the class of 2022. He was the No. 178 player overall in the class, the No. 19 edge rusher and the No. 4 recruit from Pennsylvania.

He adds an intriguing depth option to Wisconsin’s outside linebacker room. The Badgers return Darryl Peterson, Aaron Witt and Sebastian Cheeks and recently added a proven veteran, Reiger (Louisville). That group is tasked with improving a Badgers pass rush that ranked near the bottom of the nation in 2024.

Fearbry’s addition fits Wisconsin’s broader approach this transfer cycle: a Power Four transfer with proven production. While there are several Football Championship Subdivision and D-III transfers in the mix, most of the Badgers’ top additions are from the Football Bowl Subdivision level.

The Badgers have also clearly prioritized the defensive front after several key departures from that part of the team. Fearbry is the program’s seventh commit who plays either defensive line or outside linebacker.

For more on those players and Wisconsin’s new-look roster entering 2025, check out our transfer offer, visit and commitment tracker.

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