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Wisconsin offers one of the top-ranked quarterbacks in the class of 2026

Wisconsin offers one of the top-ranked quarterbacks in the class of 2026

Wisconsin football extended an offer to class of 2026 quarterback Bowe Bentley on Tuesday.

The offer was sent on the same day that three-star quarterback Jarin Mock decommitted from the program, a move that returned the position to a top need in the cycle.

Related: Tracking Wisconsin football’s transfer portal offers, visits and commitments

247Sports ranks Bentley as the No. 180 player in the class, No. 11 quarterback and No. 28 recruit from his home state of Texas. Wisconsin is one of the top programs currently in pursuit of the Celina, Texas native. His other top offers include Boston College, California, Cincinnati, Duke, Georgia Tech, Texas Tech and Tulane.

Wisconsin is looking to continue a strong stretch of recruiting the position since the firing of former offensive coordinator Phil Longo in November. As the Badgers hired new coordinator Jeff Grimes, they also added top-ranked QB Carter Smith to its class of 2025 and landed commitments from highly-coveted transfers Danny O’Neil and Billy Edwards Jr.

A potential commitment from Bentley would continue a top-down overhaul of the position since Longo’s departure.

Mock’s departure from the room coinciding with the offer to Bentley shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. Every Longo quarterback commit or signee now plays elsewhere, that once Mock pledges elsewhere. Tyler Van Dyke transferred to SMU, Braedyn Locke transferred to Arizona, Mabrey Mettauer transferred to Sam Houston State and 2025 signee Landyn Locke walked back his NLI and flipped to Sam Houston State. Those final two both followed Longo to his new program.

In-state interior offensive lineman Benjamin Novak is Wisconsin’s only commitment in the class of 2026. Bentley should be one of the program’s many pursuits at the position.

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Quarterback recruit decommits from Wisconsin’s class of 2026

Quarterback recruit decommits from Wisconsin’s class of 2026

Three-star quarterback recruit Jarin Mock decommitted from Wisconsin’s class of 2026 on Tuesday.

“After a brief conversation with Wisconsin they are no longer honoring my commitment,” Mock wrote on X. “With that being said, my recruitment is 100% open.”

Related: Tracking Wisconsin football’s transfer portal offers, visits and commitments

Mock pledged to the Badgers in July, choosing the program over offers from Central Michigan, Marshall, UMass and Miami (Ohio). He committed when Phil Longo ran the offense — before a top-down overhaul of both the quarterback room and the overall offensive unit.

Wisconsin fired Longo on Nov. 17 after a 16-13 loss to No. 1 Oregon dropped the team to 5-5. His offense ranked 91st in total offense (363.1 yards per game) and 98th in scoring (23.9 points per game) at the time.

Player moves followed after the season. Quarterbacks Tyler Van Dyke, Braedyn Locke and Mabrey Mettauer transferred. Mettauer will play for Longo at Sam Houston State. Wisconsin hired new offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes, which was followed by transfer commitments from quarterbacks Danny O’Neil and Billy Edwards Jr.

Wisconsin’s class of 2025 added top-ranked quarterback Carter Smith and lost three-star Landyn Locke, who has since signed on to play for Longo at Sam Houston. All of those moves informed Mock’s departure from the Badgers’ class of 2026. Every player Longo brought to the quarterback room now plays elsewhere.

247Sports currently ranks Mock as the 535th player in the class of 2026, the  40th quarterback and 24th recruit from Ohio. He opens his recruitment with the 2026 recruiting cycle beginning to heat up at the start of the calendar year.

Wisconsin has one player committed in the class: three-star interior offensive lineman Benjamin Novak. The Badgers’ efforts in the class will become a significant story once spring ball concludes at the end of April.

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Wisconsin 2026 commit QB Jarin Mock off to strong start to junior season

Wisconsin 2026 commit QB Jarin Mock off to hot start in junior season

Wisconsin class of 2026 quarterback commit Jarin Mock is off to a hot start to his junior season with Pickerington North High School.

Mock, who offered his commitment to Luke Fickell’s program back on July 27, has accumulated 1,517 passing yards, 16 touchdowns and a quarterback rating of 135.8 through eight games of his junior season. He has also rushed for 140 yards and thrown just one interception.

The 6-foot-3 product is considered a three-star recruit on both 247Sports and Rivals. 247Sports ranks the Pickerington, Ohio native as the No. 45-ranked quarterback in the class of 2026 and the No. 32 player from the state of Ohio.

Mock was the first player to commit to the Badgers in the class of 2026 before three-star iOL Benjamin Novak confirmed his commitment to UW on Oct. 7. Mock chose the Badgers over other opportunities including Central Michigan, Marshall, UMass and Miami (OH).

Given Mock’s age, he will have ample time to boost his recruiting profile and ability to read opposing defenses. When he arrives on campus, UW will likely turn to redshirt sophomore Braedyn Locke or 2024 four-star recruit Mabrey Mettauer as their starter.

Nonetheless, Mock’s output thus far should encourage Badger fans. He figures to blend in well to offensive coordinator Phil Longo’s scheme in 2026 and beyond.

Wisconsin 2026 commit QB Jarin Mock receives 247Sports rating

Wisconsin 2026 commit QB Jarin Mock receives 247Sports rating

Wisconsin class of 2026 quarterback commit Jarin Mock‘s stock is trending up after becoming the first member of the Badgers’ 2026 class last week.

He rose from unranked to a three-star recruit on 247Sports. That rise specifically includes an overall rating of 86. He’s currently the No. 47-ranked quarterback in the class of 2026 and No. 32 player from his home state of Ohio.

Related: Position battles to follow as Wisconsin Badgers begin 2024 fall training camp

Mock is Wisconsin’s first big splash in the 2026 cycle. His commitment comes after a recent unofficial visit to the program, that after camping with the program earlier this summer. He chose the Badgers over other offers from Central Michigan, Marshall, UMass and Miami (OH).

Wisconsin’s early identification of Mock’s talent before he was even rated by recruiting services is likely an indication of a future rise in recruiting rankings.

The Pickerington, Ohio native is a rising junior in high school and still has plenty of time to raise his recruiting profile.

Wisconsin’s list of high school quarterback commits in the Luke Fickell and Phil Longo era includes Mock, Mabrey Mettauer (2024) and Landyn Locke (2025). The program is still in search of its first top-ranked QB commit since Graham Mertz in the class of 2019.

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BREAKING: Wisconsin lands commitment from 2026 quarterback Jarin Mock

BREAKING: Wisconsin lands commitment from 2026 quarterback Jarin Mock

Wisconsin landed a commitment from class of 2026 quarterback Jarin Mock on Saturday.

Mock is the first player to commit to the Badgers in the class of 2026. He announces his decision after receiving an offer from the program back in mid-May. He commits to Wisconsin over other offers including Central Michigan, Marshall, UMass and Miami (OH).

Related: These 13 Badgers can become household names as the 2024 football season goes on

The 6’3,” 190-pound quarterback is yet to receive a ranking from 247Sports, Rivals, or On3 at this early stage in the cycle. The Pickerington, Ohio native is only a rising junior in high school entering 2024. He still has several high school seasons to gain recognition from the recruiting services and more nationwide offers.

Wisconsin was the first Power Four program to extend an offer to the under-the-radar recruit. The Badgers have now received Mock’s commitment before other programs across the sport assuredly attempt to enter his recruitment.

As mentioned, the young quarterback is the first player committed to Wisconsin in the class of 2026. His announcement comes as the Badgers continue work in the class of 2025 cycle, currently sitting with the No. 22-ranked class in the nation.

This headline also follows recent shifts within the Badgers recruiting department. Ace personnel director Max Stienecker was promoted to general manager, just as the Badgers hired Alabama recruiting specialist Brandon Rose as an assistant director of player personnel, promoted Izayah Green-May to assistant director of player personnel and promoted Jared Thompson to college scouting coordinator.

Wisconsin’s recent quarterback recruiting includes 2024 four-star Mabrey Mettauer and 2025 three-star Braedyn Locke. The Badgers are sure to continue to heavily invest in the position as the quarterback-centric Phil Longo era continues.

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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.