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BREAKING: Wisconsin class of 2025 commit Rukeem Stroud flips to UCF

BREAKING: Wisconsin loses a member of its class of 2025

Wisconsin football class of 2025 commit cornerback Rukeem Stroud flipped his commitment to the University of Central Florida on Monday afternoon.

Stroud originally committed to Wisconsin on June 1 after an official visit to the program. But he received an official offer from in-state UCF on Saturday and has flipped his commitment.

The four-star recruit is ranked by 247Sports as the No. 441 player in the class of 2025, No. 37 cornerback and No. 60 recruit from the state of Florida. He will play at UCF after receiving offers from top programs, including Wisconsin, USF, Colorado, Duke, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas State, Kentucky, Louisville, Nebraska, Ole Miss, Penn State, Texas A&M and Utah.

The cornerback’s decommitment dropped Wisconsin’s class of 2025 to 20 total commitments. Two two cornerbacks remain in that group: three-star Jahmare Washington and three-star Jaimier Scott.

The Badgers’ class dropped one spot to No. 13 in 247Sports’ national rankings with the news, though it still stands No. 4 in the new Big Ten.

With Stroud’s flipped commitment, Wisconsin lost its sixth-highest-ranked player in the class and highest-ranked cornerback.

In an era defined by player fluctuations and enticing name, image and likeness licensing opportunities, Stroud’s choice to remain close to home is certainly a disappointment to Badger fans.

On the bright side, Luke Fickell and company will look to add to its already-stellar class of 2025 with priority on top-ranked recruits Byron Louis (running back) and Hardy Watts (offensive tackle).

An in-state school in pursuit of Wisconsin class of 2025 commit Rukeem Stroud

An in-state school in pursuit of Wisconsin class of 2025 commit Rukeem Stroud

Wisconsin class of 2025 commit Rukeem Stroud was offered by UCF on Saturday.

Stroud committed to the Badgers back on June 2 following his official visit to the program. He did not take any other official visits after committing and has not been rumored to be searching for any other college fits. The offer is of note, however, given UCF’s presence in Stroud’s home state of Florida.

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The Tampa, Florida native is 247Sports’ No. 440 player in the class of 2025, No. 36 cornerback and No. 60-ranked recruit from the state of Florida. He committed to the Badgers over other offers including USF, Colorado, Duke, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas State, Kentucky, Louisville, Nebraska, Ole Miss, Penn State, Texas A&M and Utah.

Stroud is part of a Wisconsin class of 2025 that currently ranks No. 12 in 247Sports’ national rankings and No. 4 in the new Big Ten. The group recently added its No. 21 commitment with the addition of three-star edge rusher Nicolas Clayton.

Stroud is the sixth-highest-ranked player in the class and the highest-ranked cornerback. Wisconsin may need to work to keep his commitment with an in-state power showing interest.

UPDATE (June 24): Stroud flipped his commitment to UCF.

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BREAKING: Wisconsin lands commitment from 2025 CB Rukeem Stroud

BREAKING: Wisconsin lands commitment from 2025 CB Rukeem Stroud

Wisconsin landed a commitment from class of 2025 cornerback Rukeem Stroud on Sunday.

Stroud announces his pledge after his official visit to Madison, Wisconsin this weekend, becoming the second member of the class of 2025 to do so — joining four-star OT Logan Powell.

Related: Big Ten football class of 2025 recruiting rankings entering June

The three-star cornerback is 247Sports’ No. 434 player in the class of 2025, No. 36 cornerback and No. 58 recruit from his home state of Florida.

Stroud entered the weekend reportedly choosing between the Badgers and USF. The official visit appears to be exactly what Luke Fickell’s program needed to close the deal.

The cornerback is Wisconsin’s No. 13 commitment in a class of 2025 that currently ranks within the nation’s top 20.

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Wisconsin in battle with USF for commitment of four-star cornerback

Wisconsin in battle with USF for commitment of four-star cornerback

The Wisconsin Badgers football team is considered to be in the final two programs for four-star class of 2025 cornerback Rukeem Stroud.

Stroud is considering between the Badgers and USF for his commitment. Of note, he is set to visit Madison this weekend.

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The cornerback is ranked as the 35th best player at his position in the country, the No. 57 recruit from Florida and the No. 430 recruit in the class of 2025.

Also visiting this weekend are a trio of class of 2025 athletes that have already committed to Wisconsin. Four-star cornerback Jaimier Scott, three-star offensive lineman Michael Roeske and three-star wide receiver Cameron Miller will also be in attendance, amongst others.

With Wisconsin’s recruiting class for 2025 being considered already as one of the top 20 in the country, they could further bolster their ranking with the potential addition of Stroud.

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Wisconsin football receives Rivals prediction to land 2025 four-star corner

Wisconsin football receives Rivals prediction to land 2025 four-star corner

Wisconsin football received a Rivals’ FutureCast prediction to land class of 2025 four-star cornerback Rukeem Stroud on Tuesday.

The prediction comes from Wisconsin insider Jon McNamara prior to Stroud’s June 7 official visit with the Badgers.

A rising senior at Tampa Bay Tech High School in Florida, Stroud is 247Sports’ No. 430 player in the class of 2025, No. 35 cornerback and No. 57 recruit from his home state of Florida.

Stroud has earned 28 offers thus far, including from Nebraska, Ole Miss, Penn State, Texas A&M, Maryland, Colorado, Pittsburgh and Louisville. His first collegiate offers arrived on March 24 from Kansas State and Tulane.

At 5-foot-11, 160 pounds, Stroud is a talented multi-sport athlete. As a sophomore, the corner contributed to his high school’s 4×400 squad that captured a regional title and qualified for Florida’s 4A state meet, per 247Sports’ Andrew Ivins.

Stroud has official visits scheduled with Pittsburgh and USF this June as well.

With elite speed and scrappiness on defense, Stroud could immediately impact Mike Tressel’s defensive unit down the line. With Hunter Wohler’s potential departure at safety for the 2025 NFL Draft, establishing depth in the secondary is a good problem to have.

247sports currently has Wisconsin’s class of 2025 as No. 19 in the nation with one cornerback committed thus far: Jaimier Scott from Cincinnati, Ohio.