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Wisconsin has significant competition for transfer DL Jay’Viar Suggs

Wisconsin has significant competition for transfer DL Jay’Viar Suggs

Wisconsin is one of several programs currently in pursuit of former Grand Valley State defensive lineman Jay’Viar Suggs.

The Badgers offered him on April 26 and recently had him on campus for an official visit.

Related: Wisconsin football 2024 spring transfer portal window tracker

Wisconsin is just one of Suggs’ five scheduled transfer visits. He will also visit Florida State, Arkansas, Kentucky and Michigan State — all formidable programs and significant competition.

The veteran defensive lineman entered the portal after totaling 14.5 tackles for loss and eight sacks over the last two seasons as a starter for Grand Valley State. He has two years of eligibility remaining and is currently ranked by On3 as only a three-star transfer.

He is likely undervalued by recruiting services due to playing at a D-II school. But the level of interest signals an impact player, or one that plays a position that every team in the nation needs help at.

Wisconsin outside linebackers coach Matt Mitchell and cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean both came from Grand Valley State, establishing a relationship that could help the Badgers earn a commitment.

For now, Luke Fickell and his program stand pat as Suggs visits the Spartans.

For more on Wisconsin’s transfer portal activity this spring, check out our 2024 spring transfer portal window tracker.

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Wisconsin football hosts GVSU transfer defensive lineman

Wisconsin football hosts GVSU transfer defensive lineman

The Wisconsin Badgers hosted Grand Valley State transfer defensive lineman Jay’viar Suggs on Monday. The team offered him on Friday, looking to bolster a thin defensive line position.

The Badgers were among several top programs to offer Suggs, along with Nebraska, Iowa, TCU, Louisville, Arkansas, Kansas State, Indiana and Houston.

The experienced lineman compiled 42 total tackles, including eight sacks and 14.5 tackles for loss over the last two seasons with the Lakers. Notably, he was teammates with current Wisconsin cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean in his time with Grand Valley State.

Wisconsin is on the cusp of wrapping up its spring football practices, which will come to an official close following Thursday’s 15th and final session.

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The Badgers are looking to build off of a disappointing 2023 campaign in which they went 7-6 overall, including a 35-31 loss to LSU in the ReliaQuest Bowl. The defense fell short of the program’s standard.

The possible addition of the 6-foot-3, 280-plus pound defensive lineman would be a significant step toward that not being the case again in 2024.

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Wisconsin football offers an experienced transfer defensive lineman

Wisconsin football offers an experienced transfer defensive lineman

Wisconsin football offered transfer defensive lineman Jay’Viar Suggs on Friday.

Suggs entered the transfer portal on April 22 after four years at D-II Grand Valley State — where current Wisconsin outside linebackers coach and special teams coordinator Matt Mitchell was head coach for 13 years.

Related: Wisconsin football 2024 spring transfer portal window tracker

The veteran defensive lineman recorded a combined 14.5 tackles for loss and eight sacks over the last two seasons as a starter for the Lakers. He has two years of eligibility remaining, and is currently ranked by On3 as a three-star transfer, the No. 1616 player in the transfer portal and the No. 158 transfer defensive lineman.

Suggs has also received transfer offers from programs including Nebraska, Iowa, TCU, Louisville, Arkansas, Kansas State, Indiana and Houston.

 

Defensive line is arguably the thinnest position on the 2024 Wisconsin Badgers. Suggs would be a necessary addition to the position group, and already has a pre-established relationship with Mitchell. He would be a significant addition as the spring portal window continues.

For more on Wisconsin’s transfer portal activity this spring, check out our 2024 spring transfer portal window tracker.

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