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Wisconsin class of 2025 defensive tackle commit named Ohio D-4 Defensive Player of the Year

Wisconsin class of 2025 defensive tackle commit named Defensive Player of the Year

Wisconsin class of 2025 defensive tackle commit Drayden Pavey was named Ohio D4 Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday.

Pavey, who pledged his commitment to UW on Oct. 22, earned the nod after a dominant senior season with Taft High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. The class of 2025 prospect registered 87 total tackles, 52 solo tackles 11.5 sacks, 24 tackles for loss and one fumble recovery in 11 games during his final high school season.

The 6-foot-3, 305-pound recruit flipped to the Badgers roughly three months after initially committing to Purdue. He became Wisconsin’s 24th commitment of its 2025 cohort, a bunch that On3 currently considers the eighth-best in the Big Ten.

247Sports currently ranks the three-star defensive tackle as the No. 737 overall player in the class of 2024, the No. 85 player at his position and the No. 29 recruit from his home state of Ohio. Pavey is the fourth defensive linemen in Wisconsin’s class of 2025 alongside three-stars Torin Pettaway, Wilnerson Telemaque and Xavier Ukponu.

Pavey’s spectacular output at Taft should certainly encourage Badger fans. Given the program’s struggle to secure defensive line commitments early in the 2025 recruiting window, Pavey looks like he’s the real deal.

Where Wisconsin’s class of 2025 ranks nationally after landing DT Drayden Pavey

Where Wisconsin’s class of 2025 ranks nationally after landing DT Drayden Pavey

Wisconsin landed a commitment from class of 2025 defensive tackle Drayden Pavey on Tuesday.

The news follows Pavey backing out of his original commitment to Purdue this weekend. Just days later, he now flips to the Badgers — who were among his initial finalists back in July.

Related: Wisconsin updated class of 2025 commits after flipping DT Drayden Pavey from Purdue

Pavey is commitment No. 24 for the Badgers in a class. His addition keeps the group as 247Sports’ No. 28-ranked overall class and No. 10-ranked in the new Big Ten Conference.

Big Ten recruiting classes ranked ahead of the Badgers include Ohio State (No. 1 in the nation), Oregon (No. 9), USC (No. 10), Michigan (No. 14), Penn State (No. 15), Washington (No. 18), Nebraska (No. 23), Maryland (No. 24) and Rutgers (No. 26).

Despite its ranking within the Big Ten, Wisconsin’s class is a strong follow-up output for Luke Fickell after he finished the 2024 cycle with a program-best group. The biggest difference between the two classes are their blue-chip ratios. 2025 is at 21% (5/24) while 2024 reached 50% (11/22). Otherwise, national rankings of No. 28 and No. 24, respectively, aren’t far apart.

Wisconsin will look to bring momentum from its strong play onto the field into the rest of the 2025 recruiting cycle and beyond. A win over Penn State on Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium could provide a launching point for the Fickell era with the program.

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BREAKING: Wisconsin lands former Purdue class of 2025 commit Drayden Pavey

BREAKING: Wisconsin lands former Purdue class of 2025 commit Drayden Pavey

Wisconsin landed a commitment from class of 2025 defensive tackle Drayden Pavey on Tuesday.

Pavey commits to the Badgers after recently walking back his pledge to Big Ten rival Purdue. He originally chose Purdue over finalists Wisconsin and Indiana back in early July.

Related: Wisconsin updated class of 2025 commits after flipping DT Drayden Pavey from Purdue

Now, the Badgers have landed an important late commitment after Pavey became the fourth member of Purdue’s class of 2025 to decommit since the start of the 2024 season.

247Sports currently ranks the three-star defensive tackle as the No. 724 overall player in the class of 2024, the No. 80 player at his position and the No. 28 recruit from his home state of Ohio. He is the fourth defensive lineman to join Wisconsin’s class of 2025, joining three-stars Torin Pettaway, Wilnerson Telemaque and Xavier Ukponu

Pavey is Wisconsin’s 24th commitment in the class of 2025. Luke Fickell’s group is pushing the nation’s top-25 — that after finishing the 2024 cycle with the No. 24-ranked class in the country.

Wisconsin’s work in the class of 2025 is mostly finished with signing day fast approaching. The addition of Pavey is big news as the Badgers built recruiting momentum from their current three-game win streak.

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Wisconsin receives crystal ball to land former Purdue class of 2025 DL commit

Wisconsin receives crystal ball to land former Purdue class of 2025 DL commit

This story was updated to add new information.

Wisconsin is currently projected to land a commitment from class of 2025 defensive tackle Drayden Pavey, according to both 247Sports and On3.

The Badgers received two 247Sports crystal balls and an On3 prediction to land the three-star defensive tackle over the weekend. The updates come after Pavey announced his decommitment from Purdue on Saturday.

Related: ESPN FPI updates Wisconsin football win chances for remaining 2024 schedule after win over Northwestern

Pavey initially chose the Boilermakers in early July over other finalists Wisconsin and Indiana. He becomes the fourth player to decommit from the program since the start of the 2024 season — a time during which Purdue is 1-6 and 0-4 in Big Ten Play.

247Sports currently ranks the three-star defensive tackle as the No. 724 overall player in the class of 2024, the No. 80 player at his position and the No. 28 recruit from his home state of Ohio.

Wisconsin’s class of 2025 currently ranks No. 28 in the nation with 23 players committed. The potential addition of Pavey could push the group toward the nation’s top 25.

Three-stars Torin Pettaway, Wilnerson Telemaque and Xavier Ukponu are currently the defensive linemen committed to the group. The position was properly addressed after it was a clear need for the program entering the cycle.

We now await any updates on where Pavey lands. If it’s Wisconsin, that marks just another recruiting win for Luke Fickell in a year full of them.

UPDATE (9:13 a.m.): Wisconsin officially landed a commitment from Pavey.

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Wisconsin top class of 2025 DT target Drayden Pavey commits to a Big Ten rival

Wisconsin top class of 2025 DT target Drayden Pavey commits to a Big Ten rival

Wisconsin top remaining defensive line target Drayden Pavey announced his commitment to Purdue on Tuesday.

The Cincinnati, Ohio native chooses the Boilermakers over the Wisconsin Badgers and Indiana Hoosiers. His decision comes after visiting the three programs on June 7, June 14 and June 21 respectively.

Related: Wisconsin’s class of 2025 leaps Michigan in national rankings after landing top iOL Hardy Watts

Pavey is ranked by 247Sports as the No. 1,128 player in the class of 2025, No. 110 defensive lineman and No. 46 recruit from the state of Ohio. He is commitment No. 10 for Purdue in the class of 2025. The Boilermakers’ group currently ranks No. 66 in the nation and No. 18 — dead last — in the new Big Ten.

Pavey was one of Wisconsin’s remaining top targets in the class. The Badgers appeared to be one of his top suitors, though things may have taken a turn after the program landed three-star DL Wilnerson Telemaque.

Wisconsin remains in strong standing in the class of 2025 after landing four-star iOL Hardy Watts on Monday. The Badgers’ class of 2025 currently sits No. 15 in the nation with 22 players committed — two of whom play defensive line (Telemaque and three-star Torin Pettaway).

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Wisconsin top class of 2025 target DL Drayden Pavey announces commitment date

Wisconsin top class of 2025 target DL Drayden Pavey announces commitment date

Wisconsin class of 2025 target Drayden Pavey will announce his college commitment on July 2 at 11 a.m. EST, 10 a.m. CST.

The Badgers are a finalist to land Pavey — one of the program’s top remaining targets in the class of 2025. The program is listed along with Big Ten rivals Purdue and Indiana.

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His three finalists have outlasted a pack of offers that also includes Boston College, Cincinnati, Michigan State, NC State, Pittsburgh and Vanderbilt.

247Sports currently ranks Pavey as the No. 1,096 player in the class of 2025, No. 105 defensive lineman and No. 43 recruit from his home state of Ohio. He will announce his commitment after official visits to Purdue on June 7, Wisconsin on June 14 and Indiana on June 21.

The service has yet to release a crystal ball prediction for Pavey’s choice, though On3’s prediction machine currently gives Purdue a 92.6% chance to land a commitment.

Wisconsin is looking to land a third defensive lineman to its growing class of 2025 after recent commitments from Torin Pettaway and Wilnerson Telemaque. The group overall currently has 20 commitments and is ranked No. 12 in the nation by 247Sports.

The class is already a success after Luke Fickell’s program finished the 2024 cycle ranked in the top 25. A commitment from Pavey would continue what has been a terrific month of converting official visits into commitments.

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Wisconsin football receives Rivals forecast to land 2025 three-star DL

Wisconsin football receives Rivals forecast to land 2025 three-star DL

Wisconsin football received a Rivals’ FutureCast prediction to land class of 2025 three-star defensive lineman Drayden Pavey on Sunday.

The prediction comes from Wisconsin insider Jon McNamaraon on the heels of Pavey’s June 14 official visit with the Badgers. The 6-foot-3, 305-pounder included UW, Purdue and Indiana in his top three in early May.

Pavey became the second Badgers target to receive a prediction to land in Madison on Sunday, joining fellow three-star DL Wilnerson Telemaque.

Pavey is 247Sports’ No. 102 defensive lineman in the class of 2025 and No. 43 recruit from his home state of Ohio. Wisconsin extended its offer to the three-star on April 21, and the rising senior has received 22 in total.

Rivals currently has Wisconsin’s 2025 recruiting class ranked No. 6 in the nation. The group has 19 commitments and eight since official visits began in June. Pavey would be the second defensive lineman to join the group after the Badgers flipped Minnesota commit Torin Pettaway.

Wisconsin’s defensive line depth chart this fall includes James Thompson Jr., Curt Neal, Ben Barten, Elijah Hills (transfer) and Brandon Lane — a flipped transfer commit from Louisville.

Pavey, alongside three-star defensive linemen Telemaque and Kyler Garcia, are among Wisconsin’s main defensive priorities during a month littered with official visits for some of the most talented recruits in the nation.

Wisconsin class of 2025 DL target cancels official visit to ACC school

Wisconsin class of 2025 DL target cancels official visit to ACC school

Wisconsin class of 2025 defensive line target Drayden Pavey canceled his official visit to NC State on Monday.

On May 3, the three-star included Wisconsin, Purdue and Indiana in his top three schools. Pavey officially visited the Boilermakers this past weekend and will venture to Madison the weekend of June 14.

The Cincinnati, Ohio product is 247Sports’ No. 1,049 recruit in the nation, No. 100 defensive lineman and No. 43 recruit from his home state of Ohio in the class of 2025.

Wisconsin extended an offer to the three-star recruit on April 21. In total, the 6-foot-3, 305-pounder has received 22 offers. The most notable include from Pittsburgh, Louisville, Cincinnati, Purdue, Indiana and Wisconsin.

Wisconsin’s current class of 2025 is ranked No. 13 in the nation with 16 commits. Five of them have committed during UW’s official visit cycle.

With experience on both the offensive and defensive line at Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School, Pavey could become the first defensive lineman to commit to Luke Fickell’s program from the class of 2025.

Even though Pavey elected to not include NC State in his final batch of schools, the cancelation indicates his resolve surrounding his choice. UW has a real chance to land another defensive weapon.

Wisconsin football makes the top three schools for a 2025 offensive lineman

Wisconsin football makes the top three schools for a 2025 offensive lineman

Class of 2025 offensive lineman Drayden Pavey announced his top three schools via social media on Thursday. Wisconsin made the list, along with Purdue and Indiana.

Pavey is 247Sports’ No. 82 defensive lineman in the class of 2025 and No. 43 recruit from his home state of Ohio. The Cincinnati, Ohio native is a junior in high school, so he has two years of football before making the jump to the collegiate level.

Wisconsin extended an offer to the three-star recruit on April 21. In total, the 6-foot-3, 305-pounder has received 20 offers. The most notable include Pittsburgh, Louisville, Cincinnati, Purdue, Indiana and Wisconsin.

Pavey has only scheduled official visits with Purdue, Vanderbilt, Indiana and Wisconsin for this June. 

With experience on both the offensive and defensive line at Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School, Pavey could become the first defensive lineman to commit to Luke Fickell’s program from the class of 2025.

Wisconsin secures official visit with 2025 DL target

Wisconsin secures official visit for 2025 DL target

Wisconsin top class of 2025 target DL Drayden Pavey will officially visit the program on June 14-15, per his Instagram.

Pavey is 247Sports’ No. 81 player among defensive linemen in the class of 2025 and No. 41 recruit from his home state of Ohio. The Cincinnati, Ohio native is a junior in high school, so he has two years before making the jump to the collegiate level.

Wisconsin became the latest Division I program to extend an offer to the three-star, doing so on Monday. In total, the 6-foot-3, 305-pound defender has received 19 offers. The most notable include Pittsburgh, Louisville, Cincinnati, Purdue, Indiana and Wisconsin.

Pavey also has visits scheduled with Purdue, Vanderbilt and Indiana this June.

With experience on both the offensive and defensive line at Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School, Pavey could become the first defensive lineman to commit to Luke Fickell’s program from the class of 2025.

Wisconsin’s class of 2025 currently ranks No. 21 in the nation with eight total commitments.