Category: Recruiting

Wisconsin coach named in 247Sports’ ‘Top 10 recruiters in the 2021 class’

247Sports senior writer Brad Crawford ranked the top 10 recruiters in the 2021 class yesterday and had Wisconsin special teams…

247Sports senior writer Brad Crawford ranked the top 10 recruiters in the 2021 class yesterday and had Wisconsin special teams coordinator and “ace-in-the-hole recruiter” Chris Haering No. 10 on his list.

Haering is in his sixth season in Madison and this recruiting period was the lead recruiter for five members of the Badgers’ 2021 class, two of whom being four-star offensive tackle J.P. Benzschawel and four-star safety Hunter Wohler.

The Badger coach is one of six Big Ten names on the list with No. 1, No. 3, No. 6 and No. 9 all part of the Ohio State Buckeyes’ top-notch recruiting effort.

Wisconsin currently has the No. 12-ranked 2021 class in the nation and No. 3 in the Big Ten, both the highest at this point in program history with more top names yet to announce their commitment decisions.

 

For everything Wisconsin recruiting and their class of 2021 check out the 2021 commitment tracker and follow @thebadgerswire on Twitter.

Here is how the University of Wisconsin will reopen campus to students

Although there are no specifics surrounding athletics, we now know how the University is planning on running fall semester for students. The university announced today that it will be conducting what they call a “smart restart” plan in order to …

[lawrence-newsletter]Although there are no specifics surrounding athletics, we now know how the University is planning on running fall semester for students. The university announced today that it will be conducting what they call a “smart restart” plan in order to safely have students back on campus.

There will be a mix of in-person and virtual instruction as expected, although a new piece of information in the release is that the hybrid instruction will only take place until Thanksgiving break. After break, all instruction will be online as well as final exams.

Here is what Chancellor Rebecca Blank had to say on the restart:

“The health and safety steps we are announcing today are rigorous, thorough and backed by science. We believe they will go far in minimizing the risk to our campus community while allowing our students to return to many of the traditions and experiences that make a Badger education so valued.”

There were four specific bullet points in the outline of the plan:

  • The health and safety of everyone in our campus community will continue to be our top priority as we bring more people back to campus. New health measures are being put in place for everyone on campus.
  • Academic instruction will return to campus with a mix of in-person and remote courses until the Thanksgiving recess. After Thanksgiving, we’ll switch to a virtual format for all courses for the final nine days of instruction plus exams.
  • Students will live on campus this fall. University Housing is developing new safety measures and policies for residents and staff.
  • To be successful, we’ll need all our students and employees to share the responsibility of keeping our campus community healthy and safe. More information will be added to this site in the weeks to come as our plan continues to evolve. While this fall will be different than anything we’ve seen before, we look forward to the special moments that only a Wisconsin Experience can deliver.

The full plan is available at wisc.edu: https://www.wisc.edu/smartrestart/

2021 quarterback commit now a four-star prospect after a 247Sports recruiting rankings update

247Sports updated their recruiting rankings today and in doing so bumped 2021 quarterback recruit Deacon Hill from a three-star…

247Sports updated their recruiting rankings today and in doing so bumped 2021 quarterback recruit Deacon Hill from a three-star prospect to a four-star.

Hill’s fourth star now gives the Badgers six Top247 prospects and seven four-stars in their 2021 class, a class that is lining up to be the best in program history and in the ballpark of top-10 in the nation.

247Sports director of scouting Barton Simmons weighed in on why Hill made such a big jump before even taking the field for his senior season.

“I love the upside with Deacon,” 247sports national director of scouting Barton Simmons explained. “He’s a big dude and he’s not going to run away from anybody, but he’s more athletic than you think in terms of his pocket movements and agility.

“He also looks like he has one of the strongest arms in this class. He can flick the ball downfield effortlessly regardless of conditions or base set-up. I think delivery is getting more and more important in today’s game and he can play with arm angles really effectively. He’s also a first-year starter with really strong athletic pedigree who seems to me to have a really high ceiling.

“There’s just a lot to like to me.”

Other players who received a bump in their rating include three-star defensive end Mike Jarvis and three-star running back Loyal Crawford, both players towards the bottom of the class in terms of each player’s national ranking but also guys on the rise as they prepare for their senior campaigns.

 

For everything class of 2021 and Wisconsin recruiting check out the 2021 commitment tracker and follow @thebadgerswire on Twitter.

 

Georgia commits see shift in updated 247Sports rankings

Commits in the 2021 Georgia football recruiting class saw a shift in 247Sports’ updated rankings.

This week, 247Sports updated its top-247 rankings for players in the class of 2021, putting an emphasis on offensive prospects.

Georgia has seven commits ranked inside the top-247. Here are their updated rankings:

QB Brock Vandagriff: No. 30 –> No. 29

OG Dylan Fairchild: No. 40 –> No. 39

OT Micah Morris: No. 93 –> No. 84

RB Lovasea Carroll: No. 106 –> No. 103

DB David Daniel: No. 126 –> No. 122

DL Jonathan Jefferson: No. 176 –> No. 173

DE Elijah Jeudy: No. 200 –> No. 199

Wisconsin offers another 2021 WR out of Texas

The Badgers extended another offer to a 2021 WR

As Wisconsin looks to add pieces at WR in the 2021 class, another offer went out yesterday. For the second straight day, Wisconsin looked to the lone star state for an option at WR. The Badgers offered Texas native Cameron Bonner yesterday, per his Twitter.

Bonner is a three-star product according to 247Sports. He holds offers from Baylor, Colorado State, Connecticut, and Houston among others. Check out Bonner’s highlights from his junior season at St. Thomas High School in Houston, Texas.

Bonner’s junior season highlights via Hudl: http://www.hudl.com/v/2CX6d0 

Michigan State football commit Ethan Boyd rises in latest 247Sports rankings

Boyd jumps to the top of MSU’s class in 247’s latest re-rank.

The latest re-rank done by recruiting website 247Sports was quite kind to at least one Michigan State football commit.

East Lansing’s Ethan Boyd, a 6-foot-7 offensive tackle, jumped to an 88 rating, which puts him at the top of MSU’s 2021 class. Boyd is now ranked by 247 as the No. 12 prospect in Michigan, up nine spots from his previous ranking of 21. The jump was enough to put Boyd atop MSU’s class in the 247Sports composite rankings as well, which factor in scores from other recruiting services.

Elsewhere in the class there wasn’t much movement up or down for MSU commits. Oak Park running back Davion Primm rose one spot in the state of Michigan, as did Warren Mott defensive end Tyson Watson. Defensive back Atontion Boothe, out of DeMatha Catholic in Maryland, fell ten spots in his state rankings after dropping from an 84 rating to an 83 on 247.

MSU’s 2021 class is currently ranked No. 51 in the country and No. 11 in the Big Ten.

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Texas offers four-star defensive end, top rated player in Arizona

Texas recently sent an offer to the No. 1 overall rated player in the state of Arizona from the 2022 recruiting class.

This particular 6-5, 279-pound three-sport athlete out of Chaparral High School is an intriguing prospect. Continue reading “Texas offers four-star defensive end, top rated player in Arizona”

MSU Basketball’s Mady Sissoko is the No. 3 ranked incoming freshman in Big Ten

Incoming Michigan State freshman Mady Sissoko is the No. 3 ranked recruit in the Big Ten.

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Michigan State Basketball fans are still waiting to hear if Xavier Tillman will be returning to MSU for his senior year or not, but the hypothetical heir apparent to his role will definitely be joining the team this year and that is Mady Sissoko from Mount Pleasant, Utah. There is a ton of excitement around the 4-star big man this year, and today, it was pointed out by FOX College Hoops that Sissoko is the third highest-ranked recruit coming to the Big Ten this year according to the 247Sports composite rankings.

Sissoko has a 0.9850 composite ranking and is the No. 39 overall ranked player in his class. Only Indiana’s Khristian Lander and Illinois’ Adam Miller have higher-ranked incoming recruits.

Here is the list of the best recruit on each Big Ten team, ranked. Note that these aren’t the top-14 recruits, just the top recruit from each team:

Sissoko will be joined this year by fellow freshman AJ Hoggard, who is the No. 72 ranked player in the 247Sports composite rankings with a score of 0.9719.

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BREAKING: Alabama lands 4-star WR out of Florida

The Alabama Crimson Tide kept its momentum going on the recruiting trail with the addition of another four-star prospect.

After a rocky start with its 2021 class, the Alabama Crimson Tide continue to pick things up on the recruiting trail. On Tuesday night, Nick Saban and company picked up a major commitment from one of the top receivers in the state of Florida.

Christian Leary, a four-star prospect from Edgewater, chose announced via his Twitter account that he had chosen the Tide over Oklahoma, Auburn and several other top programs:

Leary is the No. 130 overall prospect, the No. 23 wide receiver and the No. 20 player from the state of Florida, according to the 247Sports composite rankings.

Charles Power with 247Sports had this to say about the 5-foot-9, 180-pound receiver:

Shorter in stature with a thick, developed lower body. Has added around ten pounds of mass from his sophomore to junior years of high school One of the faster wide receivers on the track in the 2021 cycle and posted some sensational times in the 100 meters early in the spring prior to his senior season. Helped Edgewater to a state title berth as a junior. Productive as a receiver and direct-snap run threat. Transfers his high-level top-end speed to the football field. Pulls away from defenders with ease once in the open field with a long, explosive stride. Dangerous in several facets and a threat to score whenever he touches the ball. Skilled in the open field, whether it’s in catch and run situations, as a rusher or return man. Also has the play strength to run with some power. Shows ability to locate and track the ball as a downfield target. Looks like a multi-purpose, versatile offensive weapon at the next level. Will need to continue adding to his skill set as a route-runner as he runs a fairly limited route tree to this point- even more important for a shorter wide receiver. Projects as a Power Five starter with the upside to develop into a NFL Draft selection.

Leary is commitment No. 8 for Alabama’s 2021 class, which now consists of one five-star, six four-stars and one three-star. Prior to his commitment, the Tide had the No. 29 overall class (No. 8 in the SEC), but his pledge should mean a sizable jump in those rankings in the near future.

Stay tuned for more recruiting updates from Roll Tide Wire, part of the USA TODAY Sports College Wire sites!

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The nine ESPN 300 commits that make up Texas’ 2021 recruiting class

Texas is one of the top five programs in the nation in terms of how many ESPN 300 commits are in their 2021 recruiting class.

The hype continues to surround Texas head coach Tom Herman’s 2021 recruiting class. Continue reading “The nine ESPN 300 commits that make up Texas’ 2021 recruiting class”