Tag: Cade McDonald

Michigan State football transfer WR chooses Miami (OH)

A former Michigan State wide receiver is transferring to Miami

Cade McDonald had a better than average career at Michigan State, and an especially good career as a former walk-on. McDonald finished his career in the green and white with 5 catches for 43 yards.

Now, McDonald is going to graduate transfer to Miami University, where he will seek a starting spot and more playing time.

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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 – Cade McDonald

Wisconsin received Cade McDonald’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 Hudson (WI) High School defensive lineman Cade McDonald.

Note: All notes and stats provided by uwbadgers.com

McDonald chose Wisconsin over other Offers from: Illinois State, North Dakota, and South Dakota

McDonald’s High School Accolades: Three–star recruit by 247 Sports and Rivals…All–state selection by Wisconsin Football Coaches Association as a senior

McDonald’s Impact as a Badger: McDonald was able to earn his offer from Wisconsin during one of the Badgers 2019 summer football camps.

During Wisconsin’s football camp he was able to work with Badger defensive line coach Inoke Breckterfield. Allowing for Breckterfield to get a live evaluation of McDonald to see how he practiced, performed, and how he could apply what he was being coached on and translate it to the field.

Traditionally, Wisconsin brings in talented offensive lineman that are being recruited by the Badgers to their summer camps. If McDonald was getting the better of them in one-on-one situations in front of Breckterfield it has to speak to McDonald’s capabilities and potential at the defensive end position.

McDonald is listed at 6’7″ and 250 pounds as he’ll need to continue to gain weight and strength in order for him to compete in the trenches. McDonald plays with a strong motor allowing him to be able to disrupt the offense’s rhythm. In addition, thanks to his size he’ll have a chance of being able to deflect passes at the line of scrimmage.

With Isaiahh Loudermilk and Garrett Rand both heading into their senior seasons will allow for McDonald a chance at a year of development as he continues to gain weight and improve as a player. McDonald has the right tools to have success in Wisconsin’s football program but it may take him a year or two before he’s able to make a significant contribution.

Something the Wisconsin coaching staff is betting on considering McDonald had to make a sizable jump from his junior season to his senior season in order to gain the attention of Wisconsin’s coaching staff. If he can carry that work ethic over to Madison and continue to work hard he’ll have a chance of creating himself into an every down player for Wisconsin’s defensive line.