Wisconsin top transfer target includes Badgers in final schools

Wisconsin top transfer target includes Badgers in top five schools

Wisconsin top remaining defensive tackle transfer target Joshua Donald included the Badgers in his list of finalists on Saturday.

Wisconsin made the list along with Houston, Kansas State, Boise State and Tulane. The veteran tackle has visits scheduled for three of the five: Wisconsin, Kansas State and Houston.

Donald registered 32 total tackles, 5 1/2 tackles for loss, three sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in his sole season at Appalachian State in 2024.

Prior to that stint, Donald played at Southern University from 2022-23. His 2023 campaign included 11 tackles, two tackles for loss and one sack in nine games, that after logging eight tackles, two tackles for loss and one sack in 2022.

Donald is part of an extensive list of Wisconsin’s top remaining transfer targets.

As of Dec. 22, five defensive linemen have offered their pledge to join Luke Fickell’s program. That list includes Louisville edge rusher Mason Reiger, Tulane defensive lineman Parker Petersen, Western Michigan defensive lineman Corey Walker, UT-Martin defensive lineman Charles Perkins and Grambling State defensive lineman Michael Garner.

Given the pool of finalists, Wisconsin’s chance of landing Donald is relatively high. His commitment will be one to monitor as the Badgers continue to bolster their roster entering 2025.