Wisconsin landed a commitment from Tulane transfer defensive lineman Parker Petersen on Sunday.
Petersen is the program’s third transfer commitment of the cycle, joining Ball State TE Tanner Koziol and Louisville DE Mason Reiger.
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The redshirt junior defensive lineman entered the portal after four years at Tulane. He originally joined the program as a three-star recruit in its class of 2021.
Petersen’s 2024 season was by far his best to date. He tallied 21 tackles (14 solo), five tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks as a primary member of the team’s defensive line rotation. 247Sports’ Chris Hummer called him ‘One of the top interior [defensive] linemen in the American [Athletic Conference]’ from the 2024 season.
Of note, he chose the Badgers over transfer offers from top programs including Notre Dame, USC and Auburn. He commits to Wisconsin with one year of eligibility remaining.
Seeing Red @BadgerFootball @CoachWhit_UW pic.twitter.com/E4a0RrFFV5
— Parker Petersen (@ParkerPeterse11) December 15, 2024
Petersen and Reiger fill important needs along Wisconsin’s defensive front. Reiger joins as more of a pass-rushing defensive end, while Petersen should play a major role in the interior.
That interior group will look entirely different in 2025 after the departures of James Thompson Jr. (portal), Curt Neal (portal) and Elijah Hills (eligibility). Wisconsin found success in landing Hills from Albany before the 2024 season. Petersen projects to have a similar impact, plus brings a track record of strong production at a successful Group of Five program.
The Badgers have already done well in the portal addressing major roster needs. To stay up to date on all of the latest news and rumors, bookmark our transfer offer, visit and commitment tracker.
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