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Former Wisconsin class of 2025 commit flips pledge to a Big 12 program

Former Wisconsin class of 2025 commit flips pledge to a Big 12 program

Former Wisconsin class of 2025 commit Wilnerson Telemaque flipped his pledge to West Virginia on Wednesday.

Telemaque recently decommitted from the Badgers’ class of 2025 on Oct. 29. West Virginia now adds him to its class of 2025 after being an initial finalist back in June, along with the Badgers and Georgia Tech.

247Sports currently ranks the three-star defensive lineman as the No. 816 player in the class of 2025, No. 95 defensive lineman and No. 104 recruit from his home state of Florida. He joins a West Virginia class of 2025 that currently ranks No. 40 in the nation with 22 players committed.

Telemaque’s departure from Wisconsin’s class of 2025 was part of a flurry of moves in the group. It flipped three-star DL Drayden Pavey and three-star TE Emmett Bork in short order, then saw three-star LB Brenden Anes flip to Tennessee and now Telemaque to West Virginia.

In all, Wisconsin’s class of 2025 ranks No. 28 in the nation with 23 players committed. Luke Fickell is still working to put finishing touches on the group before it is finalized in the coming months.

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Three-star defensive lineman decommits from Wisconsin class of 2025

Three-star defensive lineman decommits from Wisconsin class of 2025

Wilnerson Telemaque, a three-star defensive lineman from Miami, Florida, decommitted from Wisconsin’s class of 2025 on Monday.

Telemaque initially pledged to the Badgers back in June over other finalists Georgia Tech and West Virginia. He now reopens his recruitment, with those two schools presumably back in play.

Related: Wisconsin updated class of 2025 commits after flipping TE Emmett Bork from Michigan State

“After a conversation with my family and coaches I will be de-committing from the University of Wisconsin,” Telemaque wrote on X. “I would like to thank Coach [Luke] Fickell and Coach [E.J.] Whitlow for recruiting me. My recruitment is 100% open.”

247Sports currently ranks the three-star defensive lineman as the No. 806 player in the class of 2025, No. 92 defensive lineman and No. 105 recruit from his home state of Florida.

Telemaque’s departure cuts Wisconsin’s defensive line group in its class of 2025 to three commits: Drayden Pavey, Torin Pettaway and Xavier Ukponu. Pavey, notably, recently flipped his commitment to the Badgers from Big Ten rival Purdue.

This news also directly follows Wisconsin flipping Michigan State commit TE Emmett Bork. The Badgers’ class of 2025 reached 25 commitments for a few hours on Monday night before Telemaque’s departure dropped that total back to 24.

Wisconsin’s class currently ranks No. 28 in the nation and No. 10 in the new Big Ten after the flurry of moves. That is close to where the group will finish with the 2025 cycle nearing completion.

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Wisconsin class of 2025 defensive lineman reacts to Badgers big win over Rutgers

Wisconsin class of 2025 defensive lineman reacts to Badgers big win over Rutgers

Wisconsin class of 2025 defensive line commit Wilnerson Telemaque chimed in on social media following UW’s big 42-7 win over Rutgers on Saturday.

Telemaque, who offered his pledge to Wisconsin’s program back in June, shared a photo of Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell during his days at St. Francis DeSales High School in Columbus, Ohio.

It’s safe to say the 6-foot-6 prospect was pleased with what Wisconsin did on both sides of the ball in New Jersey. UW totaled over 500 yards of offense and held Rutgers to just one score — which arrived early in the fourth quarter off a 13-yard rush.

Wisconsin’s defensive unit recorded five pass deflections, one interception and two tackles for loss on the day. Despite not recording a sack, the Badgers contained Rutgers to just 271 total yards of offense, including a meager 103 yards through the air.

Telemaque is poised to join that unit next fall. The three-star defensive lineman chose the Badgers over other finalists Georgia Tech and West Virginia and is 247Sports’ No. 804 player in the class of 2025, No. 92  defensive lineman and No. 106 recruit from his home state of Florida.

He, alongside four-star defensive end Nicolas Clayton and three-star defensive end Torin Pettaway, are the sole defensive linemen to commit to UW’s program for the class of 2025. Wisconsin’s defensive tackle room is currently headlined by Curt Neal, Elijah Hills and Ben Barton.

Wisconsin class of 2025 DL commit Wilnerson Telemaque transfers high schools

Wisconsin class of 2025 DL commit Wilnerson Telemaque transfers high schools

Wisconsin class of 2025 defensive lineman commit Wilnerson Telemaque announced his decision to transfer to Miami Northwestern High School on Friday via X.

Telemaque attended Monsignor Pace High School in Opa Locka, Florida before making the move roughly 10 miles south to his new destination. Former NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater inherited the head coaching job in February, becoming Northwestern’s third head coach in as many seasons.

The 6-foot-6, 257-pound defensive lineman offered his pledge to Wisconsin’s program on June 18. The three-star game-wrecker chose the Badgers over other finalists Georgia Tech and West Virginia. Other suitors included Florida, Illinois, LSU, Louisville, Minnesota, Missouri, Texas A&M, Florida State and Oklahoma.

The Florida product is 247Sports’ No. 779 recruit in the nation, No. 86 defensive lineman and No. 102 recruit from Florida for the class of 2025.

Telemaque was Wisconsin’s second defensive line commit in the class — a position of high priority for Luke Fickell’s staff. Other commits include three-star Torin Pettaway and three-star Xavier Ukponu.

UW’s class of 2025 currently ranks No. 25 in the nation with 23 commitments. It floated around the nation’s top 10 towards the beginning of the summer, but has since dipped after other top-tier collegiate programs filled their respective classes.

Nonetheless, Telemaque’s decision to attend a Bridgewater-led program is exciting news for Badgers fans. Given his experience on football’s largest global stage, Telemaque will absorb that professional wisdom during his senior year before arriving in Madison next summer.

BREAKING: Wisconsin lands commitment from 2025 DL Wilnerson Telemaque

BREAKING: Wisconsin lands commitment from 2025 DL Wilnerson Telemaque

Wisconsin received a commitment from class of 2025 defensive lineman Wilnerson Telemaque on Tuesday.

The three-star defensive lineman chose the Badgers over other finalists Georgia Tech and West Virginia. He is commitment No. 20 for the Badgers in the class of 2025 — a group that holds a strong place toward the top of the national rankings.

Related: Every remaining class of 2025 recruit Wisconsin football is in great shape for

Telemaque is 247Sports’ No. 718 player in the class of 2025, No. 74 defensive lineman and No. 95 recruit from his home state of Florida. He visited the Badgers back on June 7 — marking yet another official visit win for the program.

Wisconsin fended West Virginia and Georgia Tech after Telemaque took visits to the two programs on May 31 and June 14 respectively.

Wisconsin’s addition of Telemaque is now the program’s ninth commitment since the start of June. Four-star OT Logan Powell, four-star LB Mason Posa and four-star WR  Eugene Hilton Jr. lead that group, though the addition of a recruit like Telemaque at such a key position cannot be overlooked.

Wisconsin’s class of 2025 currently ranks No. 13 in the nation and No. 5 in the Big Ten after Telemaque’s commitment.

The Badgers are still in the running for several of their top targets in the class. So Luke Fickell’s impressive class of 2025 should continue to grow in the coming days and weeks.

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Wisconsin receives On3 prediction to land top class of 2025 defensive lineman

Wisconsin receives On3 prediction to land top class of 2025 defensive lineman

Wisconsin football received an On3 commitment prediction to land class of 2025 defensive lineman Wilnerson Telemaque on Sunday.

The prediction comes from Steve Wiltfong, On3’s vice president of recruiting and transfer portal. Wiltfong has forecast nearly 92% of his 2025 picks. So it appears the Badgers have emerged as the prohibitive favorite to land the three-star lineman.

The crystal ball arrives one week after Telemaque’s official visit to Madison on June 7. The 6-foot-6, 257-pounder was one of the several top 2025 players the Badgers hosted during the second official visit weekend of the year.

The rising senior recently listed Wisconsin, Florida, West Virginia and Georgia Tech as his final four schools. He went to Atlanta for a visit with the Yellow Jackets this past weekend.

The three-star defensive lineman is 247Sports’ No. 719 player in the class of 2025, No. 73 defensive lineman and No. 95 recruit from the state of Florida.

Rivals has Wisconsin’s 2025 recruiting class ranked No. 6 in the nation. The group has 19 commitments and eight since official visits began in June. Telemaque would be the second defensive lineman to join the group after the Badgers flipped Minnesota commit Torin Pettaway.

Wisconsin’s defensive line depth chart this fall includes James Thompson Jr., Curt Neal, Ben Barten, Elijah Hills (transfer) and Brandon Lane — a flipped transfer commit from Louisville.

UW will also focus on DL target Kyler Garcia, a late addition to its June 14 official visit window.

The Opa Locka, Florida, native plans to announce his collegiate commitment at 1 p.m. Central on Tuesday, June 18.

Wisconsin top class of 2025 DL target to announce commitment June 18

Wisconsin top class of 2025 DL target to announce commitment June 18

Wisconsin three-star class of 2025 defensive line target Wilnerson Telemaque will announce his collegiate commitment at 1:00 p.m. central on Tuesday, June 18.

The Opa Locka, Florida product recently listed Wisconsin, Florida, West Virginia and Georgia Tech as his final four schools. The 6-foot-6, 257-pound tackle officially visited the Badgers on June 7 and is slated to venture to Georgia Tech for a visit weekend of June 14.

Of note, Telemaque’s final four schools differs significantly from his group of six finalists from April. That group included Colorado, Florida, LSU, West Virginia, Missouri and Minnesota.

The three-star defensive lineman is 247Sports’ No. 706 player in the class of 2025, No. 72 defensive lineman and No. 56 recruit from the state of Florida.

 

The service currently has Wisconsin’s 2025 recruiting class ranked No. 13 in the nation. The group has 17 commitments and six since official visits began in June. Telemaque would be the second defensive lineman to join the group after the Badgers flipped Minnesota commit Torin Pettaway.

Wisconsin’s defensive line depth chart this fall includes James Thompson Jr., Curt Neal, Ben Barten, Elijah Hills (transfer) and Brandon Lane — a flipped transfer commit from Louisville.

UW will also focus on DL target Kyler Garcia, a new addition to its June 14 official visit window.

Wisconsin a finalist for a top class of 2025 defensive line target

Wisconsin a finalist for a top class of 2025 defensive line target

Wisconsin football was named a finalist for class of 2025 defensive lineman Wilnerson Telemaque on Tuesday.

The Badgers made his final four list along with Florida, West Virginia and Georgia Tech.

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The three-star defensive lineman is 247Sports’ No. 698 player in the class of 2025, No. 72 defensive lineman and No. 93 recruit from the state of Florida. He is set for an official visit to Wisconsin the weekend of June 7, which comes on the heels of a visit to West Virginia on May 31.

Of note, Telemaque’s list of final four schools differs significantly from his group of six finalists from April, which included Colorado, Florida, LSU, West Virginia, Missouri and Minnesota. Wisconsin and Georgia Tech have jumped into the mix, while Colorado, LSU, Missouri and Minnesota are no longer being considered.

Tuesday’s announcement also includes a decision date: June 18. He figures to make his commitment after visits to each of his four finalists.

Wisconsin’s class of 2025 currently ranks No. 16 in the nation with 13 commitments. The program is off to a hot start to June with recent commitments from three-star CB Rukeem Stroud and four-star OT Logan Powell.

Luke Fickell and his staff are working to grow the class with official visit season underway.

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Wisconsin football class of 2025 defensive line target reschedules official visit

Wisconsin football class of 2025 DE target reschedules official visit to UW

Wisconsin football class of 2025 defensive line target Wilnerson Telemaque rescheduled his official visit to Madison for the weekend of June 7.

The three-star was originally slated to visit the University of Minnesota this coming weekend but announced his change of plans on Monday. Prior to the modification, he planned to officially visit Wisconsin the weekend of June 14.

The 6-foot-6, 257-pounder has garnered over 30 offers including from Pittsburgh, LSU, Nebraska, Florida, Missouri, SMU and West Virginia. 247Sports’ composite ranking has Telemaque as the nation’s No. 72 defensive lineman, No. 93 recruit from Florida and No. 698 overall recruit for the class of 2025.

Despite Wisconsin failing to crack Telemaque’s top six schools of Colorado, Florida, LSU, West Virginia, Missouri and Minnesota, the recent timetable is certainly noteworthy given the nationwide competition to land the Monsignor Pace product.

Telemaque boasts great size on the defensive line. Per MaxPreps, he finished his junior season with 16 tackles and three sacks in eight appearances for Monsignor Pace.

Luke Fickell’s class of 2025 currently ranks No. 17 in the nation with 13 commitments. UW has yet to secure a commitment from a 2025 DL and has seen several top targets commit elsewhere.

If UW is able to sway Telemaque in any way, it would serve as a giant boost for Wisconsin’s incoming group next fall.

The Badgers did secure commitments from top class of 2025 cornerback Rukeem Stroud and four-star OT Logan Powell over the weekend. Both Stroud and Powell made their decisions during official visits to Madison beginning May 31.

Wisconsin football schedules official visit with another 2025 target

Wisconsin football lands official visit for another 2025 target:

Wisconsin football top class of 2025 target defensive end Wilnerson Telemaque will officially visit the Badgers on June 14-16. 

Telemaque is 247Sports’ No. 126 defensive lineman in the class of 2025 and No. 175 recruit from his home state of Florida. The Opa Locka, Florida native is a junior in high school, so he has two years before making the jump to the collegiate level.

Telemaque is currently ranked as a three-star recruit on 247Sports and already holds offers from 36 schools including LSU, Pittsburgh, Texas A&M, Illinois and West Virginia. But he has only scheduled official visits with Wisconsin, LSU, West Virginia and Minnesota for this June. 

His first offer arrived nearly two years ago from the University of Akron. From that point forward, the junior steadily earned offers from some of the most prestigious programs in the nation.

At 6-foot-6, 257 lbs, Telemaque boasts great size on the defensive line. Per MaxPreps, he finished his junior season with 16 tackles and three sacks in eight appearances for Monsignor Pace high school. 

Telemaque’s visit coincides with Drayton Pavey, another top 2025 target on the defensive line for UW.