Tag: Class of 2026

Wisconsin football offers four-star class of 2026 iOL

Wisconsin football offers four-star class of 2026 iOL

Wisconsin football extended an offer to four-star class of 2026 iOL Will Conroy on Friday.

Conroy joins Ben Nichols, another four-star class of 2026 iOL, to receive offers from the Badgers this week.

Both 247Sports’ composite ranking and On3’s industry ranking have Conroy as a four-star recruit. The Cleveland, Ohio native already holds offers from 22 schools including Oregon, Miami (Florida), Florida, Ohio State, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Michigan, Missouri and Wisconsin

On3’s industry ranking has Conroy as the No. 20 interior offensive lineman in the class of 2026, No. 12 recruit from Ohio and No. 254 overall player in the class. He currently stands at 6’3,” 275 pounds, representing St. Ignatius High School in Ohio.

His first gridiron offer arrived from Oregon in September 2023. Alongside Missouri, Wisconsin became the latest program to offer Conroy in May 2024.

247sports’ crystal ball prediction and On3’s recruiting prediction machine both have Ohio State as Conroy’s most likely landing spot.

Currently, UW’s iOL room consists of Joe Huber, Jake Renfro and James Durand,.

Wisconsin football offers four-star class of 2026 IOL

Wisconsin football offers four-star class of 2026 IOL

Wisconsin football extended an offer to four-star class of 2026 iOL Ben Nichols on Wednesday.

Both 247sports’ composite ranking and On3’s industry ranking have Nichols as a four-star recruit. The Davison, Michigan native already holds offers from 13 schools including Michigan State, Florida State, Purdue, Notre Dame, Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech, Penn State, Illinois and Tennessee.

On3’s industry ranking has Nichols as the No. 19 interior offensive lineman in the class of 2026, No. 4 recruit from Michigan and No. 238 overall recruit in the class. He currently stands at 6’5,’’ 315 pounds and represents Davison High School.

His first gridiron offer arrived from Central Michigan in January 2023. From February through May 2024, Nichols has received the bulk of his offers.

On3’s recruiting prediction machine has Michigan State as Nichols’ most likely landing spot. 247Sports has yet to release a crystal ball prediction, but in-state programs Michigan State, Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan were the first to offer Nicholas in 2023.

Currently, UW’s iOL room consists of Joe Huber, Jake Renfro and James Durand, per 247sports.

Wisconsin football offers No. 1 running back in class of 2026

Wisconsin football offers No. 1 all-purpose back in class of 2026

Wisconsin football extended an offer to four-star class of 2026 running back Davian Groce on Thursday.

Rivals, On3 and 247sports all list Groce as a four-star. The Frisco, Texas native already holds offers from 22 schools, including a collection of the nation’s best. Those offers include Michigan, Miami (Florida), Florida State, Oregon, Notre Dame, Oklahoma State, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, SMU and TCU.

247Sports has Groce as the nation’s No. 1 running back in the class of 2026, No. 1 recruit from Texas and No. 17 overall player in the class. He currently stands at 6’1,’’ 190 pounds and represents Lone Star High School in Frisco, Texas.

His first gridiron offers arrived in December 2022 from Arizona State and Texas Tech. Since that point, the running back has become one of the heavier-pursued players in the class.

247Sports’ crystal ball does not have a prediction for where Groce will land. On3’s recruiting prediction machine, however, has in-state SMU at the top of the list.

The rising junior is also a talented track and field sprinter. Groce posted a 10.90-second 100-meter dash as a freshman in March 2023. He has participated in the 4×100-meter relay as well.

Groce’s addition to Wisconsin’s program would be a monumental one. With a storied history of developing backs like Melvin Gordon, Jonathon Taylor and Braelon Allen, UW certainly knows how to handle the position.

Wisconsin football offers three-star class of 2026 LB

Wisconsin football offers three-star class of 2026 LB

Wisconsin football extended an offer to three-star class of 2026 linebacker Dallas Brannon on Tuesday. 

Rivals and On3 have Brannon as a three-star recruit. His teammate at Independence High School, Nick Reddish also received an offer from the Badgers today.

The Charlotte, North Carolina native already holds offers from 20 schools including Miami (Florida), North Carolina, Virginia Tech, Tennessee, South Carolina, USC, Michigan, Ole Miss and Wisconsin. 

On3’s industry ranking has Brannon as the No. 35 linebacker, No. 15 recruit from North Carolina and No. 464 recruit nationally for the class of 2026. He currently stands at 6’2,’’ 207 pounds and has two years of high school remaining before he can jump to the collegiate level. 

His first gridiron offers arrived in May 2023. Miami (Florida), West Virginia, Missouri and Virginia Tech were the first to extend offers until the other programs offered throughout 2023-24.

247Sports’ crystal ball does not have a prediction for where Brannon will land.

Wisconsin has offered several 2026 recruits, including Damon Ferguson, Evan Jacobson and Brayden Trimble, Kaleb Woods, Jarin Mock and Nick Reddish over the past week.

Fellow Wisconsin target Elliot Schaper is scheduled to visit UW in early June. Brannon has yet to put UW on his official visit timetable.

Wisconsin football offers class of 2026 running back

Wisconsin football offers class of 2026 running back

Wisconsin football extended an offer to class of 2026 running back Kaleb Woods on Tuesday. 

Woods is yet to receive a ranking from any of 247Sports, Rivals, or On3.

His reported offers at this stage in the process are from Appalachian State, Florida A&M, USF and now Wisconsin. The running back’s first gridiron offers arrived from Florida A&M and USF in December of 2023. His other offers arrived in January and May 2024. 

Woods stands at 6’0,’’ 185 pounds and represents Newberry High School in Newberry, Florida. He is still a sophomore in high school and has two years remaining before he can jump into collegiate play. 

Woods joins several Wisconsin class of 2026 offerees in this recruiting cycle. Quarterbacks Jonas Williams, Tait Reynolds and Brodie McWhorter received offers from UW this spring — as well as safety Koby Sarkodie and cornerback Damon Ferguson this past week.

Current Wisconsin running backs include Chez Mellusi, Tawee Walker, Nate White, Cade Yacamelli, Gideon Ituka, Jackson Acker, Grover Bortolotti and Zach Gloudeman.

Wisconsin football offers highly-touted class of 2026 safety

Wisconsin football offers highly-touted class of 2026 safety

Wisconsin football extended an offer to class of 2026 safety Nicholas Reddish on Tuesday.

Not any of 247Sports, Rivals, or On3 has ranked Reddish at this early stage in the 2026 cycle. He does, however, have several offers from Division I programs across the nation. 

Of his 13 total offers, the most notable include USC, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Notre Dame, Missouri, Louisville, Wisconsin and Ole Miss.

His first gridiron offers arrived from Charlotte in January 2023. The offers cooled off for about a year until they re-ignited in January 2024 and multiplied in April and May.

Reddish stands at 5’11,’’ 185 pounds and represents Independence High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is still a sophomore in high school and has two years remaining before he can jump into collegiate play. 

The safety joins several Wisconsin class of 2026 offerees in this recruiting cycle. Quarterbacks Jonas Williams, Tait Reynolds and Brodie McWhorter received offers from UW this spring as well as Damon Ferguson, Evan Jacobson, Brayden Trimble, Koby Sarkodie and Kaleb Woods in the past few weeks. 

Currently, UW’s safety room features nine athletes and is led by Hunter Wohler and Kamo’i Latu.

UNC football offers son of former NFL standout running back

Clinton Portis tore up the NFL for nine seasons. Could his son be coming to Chapel Hill?

While the main football focus in Chapel Hill right now is on the upcoming 2024 season, there’s no reason the North Carolina Tar Heels can’t start preparing for the future.

UNC head coach Mack Brown is known for his ability to bring in high-profile recruits, such as Travis Shaw, Desmond Evans and – most notably – Drake Maye, who flipped his commitment from Alabama to North Carolina.

Mack is acing the Class of 2025 recruiting trail so far, with 10 commits to the Tar Heels.

Mack also has UNC in the mix for Class of 2026 cornerback Camden Portis, as he offered the son of college and professional football legend Clinton Portis on Thursday.

The younger Portis, who spent the first two seasons of his high school career playing for Indian Land High School in Fort Mill, SC, transferred into North Carolina for his upcoming junior season. Camdin will be suiting up for the Myers Park (Charlotte, NC) Mustangs, who won their conference last year, but bowed out in the opening round of the NCHSAA 4A State Playoffs.

The elder Portis won the 2001 BCS title with the Miami Hurricanes, then enjoyed a 9-year NFL career with the Denver Broncos and Washington Redskins (now Washington Football Team). Clinton ended his successful pro career with 9,923 rushing yards – which was 27th all-time but now ranks 32nd – and two Pro Bowl selections.

Could the Tar Heels land the younger Portis and make him a key part of their defense in two years?

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Wisconsin football offers dual-sport class of 2026 quarterback

Wisconsin football offers dual-sport class of 2026 quarterback

Wisconsin football extended an offer to class of 2026 quarterback Jarin Mock on Wednesday.

Not any of 247Sports, Rivals, or On3 is yet to rank Mock. His only other offers are from Marshall, UMass and Miami (OH).

His first gridiron offer arrived from Massachusetts in February, 2024. His other three offers have come over the past two days.

Mock stands at 6’3,” 190 pounds and represents Pickerington North High School in Pickerington, Ohio.

Mock is still a sophomore in high school and has two years remaining before he can jump into collegiate play. He is currently a member of his school’s varsity basketball and football team.

Mock joins class of 2026 quarterbacks Jonas Williams, Tait Reynolds and Brodie McWhorter to receive an offer from UW this spring. All four quarterbacks have secured offers over the past week.

Wisconsin’s quarterback room currently consists of Mabrey Mettauer, Cole LaCrue, Braedyn Locke and Tyler Van Dyke. Van Dyke is projected to be the Badgers’ starter this fall. 

Wisconsin football offers three-star class of 2026 safety

Wisconsin football offers three-star class of 2026 safety

Wisconsin football extended an offer to class of 2026 safety Koby Sarkodie on Thursday. 

On3 lists Sarkodie as a three-star recruit. His teammate at Milford Mill Academy Damon Ferguson also received an offer from the Badgers today.

The Gwynn Oak, Maryland native already holds offers from six other schools including Charlotte, Indiana, Minnesota, Penn State, Syracuse and Virginia Tech.

On3’s industry ranking has Sarkodie as the No. 48 safety in the class of 2026, No. 8 recruit from Maryland and No. 550 overall player. He currently stands at 6’2,’’ 190 pounds and has two years of high school remaining before he can jump to the collegiate level. 

His first gridiron offers arrived on December 13, 2023. Syracuse, Charlotte, Virginia Tech, Minnesota and Penn State were the first to extend offers until Indiana and Wisconsin followed in 2024. 

247Sports is yet to log a crystal ball prediction for where Sarkodie will land. The outlet notes that he has yet to schedule any unofficial or official visits. 

Currently, UW’s safety room features nine athletes and is led by veterans Hunter Wohler and Kamo’i Latu.

Wisconsin has offered several 2026 recruits in the past few days, including Damon Ferguson, Evan Jacobson and Brayden Trimble, 

Wisconsin football offers three-star class of 2026 cornerback

Wisconsin football offers three-star class of 2026 cornerback

Wisconsin football extended an offer to class of 2026 cornerback Damon Ferguson on Thursday. 

247Sports ranks the cornerback as a three-star recruit. He already holds offers from five other schools: UCF, Syracuse, Massachusetts, Maryland and Boston College. 

247Sports’ composite ranking has Ferguson as the No. 31 cornerback in the class of 2026, No. 5 recruit from Maryland and No. 353 overall player. He currently represents Milford Mill Academy and stands at 5’10,’’ 175 pounds. 

His first gridiron offer arrived from Boston College in May 2023. From then on, the sophomore’s offers cooled off until the last three months.

247Sports is yet to log a crystal ball prediction for where Ferguson will land. The outlet notes that he has yet to schedule any unofficial or official visits. 

Currently, UW’s cornerback room features eight athletes and is led by Ricardo Hallman, RJ Delancy III and Nyzier Fourqurean. 

Wisconsin has offered several 2026 recruits, including Koby Sarkodie, Evan Jacobson and Brayden Trimble, in the past few days.