1. Wisconsin Badgers
Yeah, that whole Recruit To A Type thing has been cute and all, and it’s hard to argue with the success, but the talent level has to take a jump for the program to push Ohio State and finally make a run at the College Football Playoff. This class certainly isn’t at the OSU level, but for what Wisconsin does, it’s terrific.
It’s Wisconsin, so it’s not getting the elite of the elite skill guys – how this program doesn’t have five-star running backs begging to go to this place continues to be a mystery – but it’s loading up with outstanding linemen and infrastructure.
Of course it is – it’s Wisconsin.
OT Nolan Rucci had his choice of anywhere – he could’ve been Nick Saban’s next great blocker for somewhere on the Bama line, or Dabo Swinney’s next left tackle – but he comes to Madison as one of the best offensive lineman recruits the program has ever landed.
He’s not alone among the star linemen coming in for the offensive side, and the pass rushers are there for the other front – don’t dismiss how much the Watt brothers factor matters when it comes to who prospects idolize.
The most important area, though, might be defensive back. The Badgers haven’t had a slew of next level talents over the last few years, but for what this defense does, being able to have dependable parts in the secondary is everything.
Overall, think of it this way. Wisconsin has turned into a powerhouse with recruiting classes that generally rank in the 30s. This one is going to be firmly in everyone’s top 20.
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