Tag: Ben Barten

Breaking Down Wisconsin’s 2020 Signing Class

Taking a closer look at how Wisconsin’s 2020 recruiting class breaks down by position and by state.

MADISON, Wis. – After signing 19 scholarship players and two walk-ons during the early signing period in December the Badgers saw their scholarship class officially grow to 20 players while adding four more preferred walk-ons to the program during national signing day on Wednesday. The Badgers class ranks 25th by 247 Sports, 26th by ESPN, and 27th nationally by Rivals.

Here’s an overview of the class. Click the player’s name for a more in-depth breakdowns on that specific player.

Scholarship Commits by State

Arizona (1): Malik Reed

Colorado (1): Max Lofy

Hawaii (1): Nick Herbig

Illinois (1): Dylan Barrett

Massachusetts (1): Cam Large

Michigan (1): Jordan Turner

Minnesota (2): Kaden Johnson, Aaron Witt

New Jersey (1): Jalen Berger

North Carolina (1): Devin Chandler

Ohio (1): James Thompson

Pennsylvania (1): Preston Zachman

Tennessee (1): Isaac Smith

Wisconsin (7): Ben Barten, Tanor Bortolini, Cole Dakovich, Chimere Dike, Cade McDonald, Jack Nelson, Trey Wedig

Commits By Projected Position

QB: None

RB: Jalen Berger

WR: Devin Chandler, Chimere Dike, Isaac Smith

TE: Cole Dakovich, Cam Large

OL: Dylan Barrett, Ben Barten, Tanor Bortolini, Jack Nelson, Trey Wedig

DL: Cade McDonald, James Thompson Jr.

ILB: Malik Reed, Jordan Turner, Preston Zachman

OLB: Nick Herbig, Kaden Johnson, Aaron Witt

DB: Max Lofy

Specialists: None

UW walk-ons: Inside Linebacker Ross Gengler, Offensive Lineman Kerry Kodanko, Long Snapper Duncan McKinley, Outside Linebacker Riley Nowakowski, Offensive Lineman Sean Timmis, Kicker Jack Van Dyke

Breaking Down Wisconsin’s 2020 Signing Class

Taking a closer look at how the 2020 recruiting class came together and where each player projects to play.

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin football officially announced 19 scholarship players and two preferred walk-ons in its 2020 signing class during the early signing period on Wednesday. The Badgers class ranks 26th nationally by both ESPN and 247 Sports and 32nd by Rivals.

Here’s an overview of the class. Click the player’s name for a more in-depth breakdowns on that specific player.

Scholarship Commits by State

Arizona (1): Malik Reed

Colorado (1): Max Lofy

Hawaii (1): Nick Herbig

Illinois (1): Dylan Barrett

Massachusetts (1): Cam Large

Michigan (1): Jordan Turner

Minnesota (2): Kaden Johnson, Aaron Witt

North Carolina (1): Devin Chandler

Ohio (1): James Thompson Jr.

Pennsylvania (1): Preston Zachman

Tennessee (1): Isaac Smith

Wisconsin (7): Ben Barten, Tanor Bortolini, Cole Dakovich, Chimere Dike, Cade McDonald, Jack Nelson, Trey Wedig

Commits By Projected Position

QB: None

RB: None

WR: Devin Chandler, Chimere Dike, Isaac Smith

TE: Cole Dakovich, Cam Large

OL: Dylan Barrett, Ben Barten, Tanor Bortolini, Jack Nelson, Trey Wedig

DL: Cade McDonald, James Thompson Jr.

ILB: Malik Reed, Jordan Turner, Preston Zachman

OLB: Nick Herbig, Kaden Johnson, Aaron Witt

DB: Max Lofy

Specialists: None

UW walk-ons: Long Snapper Duncan McKinley, Offensive Lineman Sean Timmis

Wisconsin Signing Class Preview – Ben Barten

Wisconsin received Ben Barten’s national letter of intent as part of the early signing period on Wednesday.

With the early signing period for high school football players beginning on December 18, Badgers Insider takes a closer look at the recruits that signed with the Wisconsin football program.

In this edition, we examine Stratford (WI) High School offensive lineman Ben Barten.

Note: All notes and stats provided by uwbadgers.com

Barten chose Wisconsin over other Offers from: Iowa and South Dakota State

Barten’s High School Accolades: Three–star recruit by 247 Sports, ESPN and Rivals…Tim Krumrie Award winner as state’s top senior defensive lineman…2019 all–state selection by Wisconsin Football Coaches Association on offense and defense…2019 Wisconsin Small School Defensive Player of the Year (WFCA)…Led Stratford to 12 shutout wins as a senior in 2019

Barten’s Impact as a Badger: Barten may not be rated as a four star prospect like fellow in-state offensive tackles Jack Nelson and Trey Wedig but Barten has just as much potential as Nelson and Wedig. Although Barten could end up playing tackle for Wisconsin there’s also a chance that offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Joe Rudolph could try Barten at guard too.

Barten listed at 6’6″ and 265 pounds is a multi-sport athlete as he also plays for Stratford’s basketball team. Paul Chryst is a fan of prospects playing multiple sports as the skills Barten has developed playing basketball have certainly translated to the football field.

Like many other basketball players who play along the offensive line, Barten displays strong footwork. Allowing him to be able to get out of his stance quickly and allowing for him to be able to drive his defender off the line of scrimmage.

Barten will have to adjust to the competition level as he was playing in a smaller conference and at times was able to get away with being the better athlete to win his matchups. Although Barten has a high ceiling along the offensive line he will need to continue to work on his technique and hand placement to maximize his potential.

Although Barten projects to the offensive line he did play along the defensive line to for Stratford. Playing on the defensive line allows him to see it from a different side of the football. Barten’s ability to take what he has learned from playing on the defensive line and translate it to the offensive line will only help his development as an offensive lineman.