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Report: Wisconsin trying RS FR running back Nate White at new position

Report: Wisconsin trying RS FR running back Nate White at new position

Wisconsin is trying redshirt freshman running back Nate White at wide receiver, according to 247Sports’ Evan Flood.

White was a three-star recruit in Luke Fickell’s class of 2023. He was ranked as the No. 694 player in the class, No. 51 running back and No. 1 recruit from the state of Wisconsin.

Related: Updated Big Ten football power rankings entering fall training camp

Wide receiver is the position of opportunity on the Badgers roster given the nature of Phil Longo’s air raid offense. The program has poured resources into the position since Fickell and Longo arrived in 2023. The 2024 depth chart includes six recent transfer additions — Will Pauling, Bryson Green, C.J. Williams, Tyrell Henry, Joseph Griffin Jr. and Quincy Burroughs.

But the volume of players does not prohibit opportunity. Longo’s offense likes to utilize six or seven players at a given time, unlike other spots with more established, full-time starters.

Running back, meanwhile, suddenly became a crowded position with Wisconsin’s impressive class of 2024 haul. The program added four-star Dilin Jones (No. 10 RB in the class), four-star Darrion Dupree (No. 29 RB) and three-star Gideon Ituka (No. 82 RB). Those new additions have reportedly already made an impact at fall camp, nobody more than Dupree.

Those two variables are sure to be part of the thinking when trying White at wide receiver during camp. Both positions are set entering the 2024 season, but the long-term outlook certainly sees more opportunity at wide receiver.

White’s trajectory will be a story to watch as fall camp continues.

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Top five true freshman running backs in the Big Ten for 2023

Top five true freshman running backs in the Big Ten for 2023 #GoBucks #B1G

It is always fun to look at recruiting rankings. The recruiting landscape receives more coverage every year and is a very important aspect of building a program. Still, it is important to remember these players and prospects are not defined by these rankings.

I was diving into the most recent class and trying to figure out which future Buckeye is going to shine brightest and fastest but noticed that the Big Ten as a whole was pretty interesting recruiting-wise this cycle, and we already looked at the top quarterbacks in the class and I wanted to dive into the running back position next.

The following are the top five running backs recruits ranked by 247Sports heading to Big Ten schools this fall.

Wisconsin Badgers RB commit Nate White has a monster season opener

Wisconsin RB commit Nate White had an impressive season opener on Thursday:

Thursday night, 2023 Wisconsin Badgers commit Nate White, out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, made his highly anticipated senior season debut at Pulaski Stadium against The Bay View/Conservatory of Lifelong Learning.

White, who plays for Milwaukee King, unofficially carried the ball 10 times for 161 yards and scored five touchdowns en route to a 57-0 victory in the season opener against their conference opponent.

The 6-foot, 175-pound RB remains the only in-state player with a scholarship offer from Wisconsin in the 2023 recruiting cycle, committing to UW over offers from Iowa State, Kansas, Minnesota, Purdue, Vanderbilt, Northern Illinois, and Western Michigan.

Per the 247sports Composite, White is the No. 641 overall prospect in the 2023 recruiting class, the No. 41 RB in the country, and the No. 1 player in the state of Wisconsin.

The Milwaukee native’s speed, elusiveness, and overall playmaking ability make him an exciting young RB prospect who could be a true home-run hitter out of Wisconsin’s backfield.

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Wisconsin lands a commitment from 2023 three-star RB Nate White

Wisconsin lands their sixth commitment in the 2023 recruiting class:

Paul Chryst and company are red hot on the recruiting trail, securing their sixth commitment in the 2023 recruiting class from running back Nate White out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 

White, the only in-state player with a scholarship offer in 2023, committed to Wisconsin over offers from Iowa State, Kansas, Minnesota, Purdue, Vanderbilt, Northern Illinois, and Western Michigan. 

Per the 247sports Composite, White is the No. 670 overall prospect in the 2023 recruiting class, the No. 48 RB in the country, and the No. 1 player in the state of Wisconsin. 

As a junior, the 6-foot, 175-pound RB ran for 1,163 yards and 22 touchdowns while adding an additional 132 yards receiving in just nine games. You can watch his highlights here.

On tape, the things that stand out are White’s speed (4.5 40-yard dash), his agility, and overall elusiveness. The three-star recruit has the makings of a one-cut back who can quickly change direction and be a big play threat for the Badgers. 

White announced his verbal commitment to the University of Wisconsin via his Twitter account:

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