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Wisconsin TE target Zach Ortwerth commits to Big Ten rival

Wisconsin misses on their top remaining TE target in the 2023 recruiting class:

Wisconsin’s top remaining tight end target was 2023 three-star Zach Ortwerth, who officially committed to the University of Iowa on Monday.

Per the 247Sports Composite, Ortwerth is the No. 663 overall prospect in the 2023 class, the No. 33 TE in the country, and the No. 17 player in Missouri.

Last season, the Saint Louis University High School standout caught 20 passes for 298 yards and four touchdowns. He also registered 76 tackles, three sacks, and one forced fumble while playing outside linebacker.

Ortwerth, a Saint Louis, Missouri native, also held offers from Illinois, Indiana, Louisville, Memphis, Minnesota, Nebraska, Pittsburgh, Purdue, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

The Badgers will need to head back to the drawing board if they’re going to add a TE in the 2023 recruiting class, considering they don’t appear to have any substantial leads at the moment.

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3-star tight end Zach Ortwerth commits to the Iowa Hawkeyes, becomes 14th 2023 pledge

Zach Ortwerth, a three-star tight end out of Missouri, committed to the Iowa Hawkeyes, becoming the 14th pledge in the 2023 class.

America’s birthday just got a little bit sweeter for Iowa Hawkeyes fans. Tight end Zach Ortwerth announced his commitment to Iowa, becoming the 14th pledge in the 2023 class for the Hawkeyes.

The 6-foot-5, 220 pound tight end out of St. Louis University in Missouri is a consensus three-star commit across 247Sports, On3 and Rivals. According to 247Sports, Ortwerth is the nation’s No. 36 tight end and the No. 15 player from Missouri.

Rivals rates Ortwerth as the No. 22 player from the Show Me State, while On3 ranks Ortwerth as the No. 27 tight end and the 14th-best player from Missouri.

In the 247Sports composite rankings, Ortwerth is regarded as the nation’s No. 737 player overall, the No. 37 tight end and the No. 16 player from Missouri. Meanwhile, in the On3 consensus rankings, Ortwerth checks in as the No. 771 player nationally, the No. 41 tight end and the No. 18 player from Missouri.

Ortwerth committed to the Hawkeyes over offers from schools such as Illinois, Indiana, Memphis, Minnesota, Nebraska, Pittsburgh, Purdue, West Virginia and Wisconsin. The commitment from the 6-foot-5 tight end will no doubt delight Marco Lainez III, the Hawkeyes’ three-star quarterback commit in the 2023 class.

Watching Ortwerth’s junior season film, he displays soft hands, moves well in space for a bigger-bodied pass catcher, can high-point the football and has an understanding of route concepts and runs those routes smoothly. He’s a big-time addition to the Hawkeyes’ 2023 class and represents new Iowa tight ends coach Abdul Hodge’s first commitment since taking over.

Here’s a look at Ortwerth’s junior season Hudl film from St. Louis University, a peek into his full recruiting profile and a glance at Iowa’s complete list of 2023 commits.

Iowa Hawkeyes set for biggest recruiting weekend of the year headlined by big names

The Iowa Hawkeyes have their biggest recruiting weekend of the year as they welcome 22 potential 2023 recruits to campus. Here’s the guests.

This Friday to Sunday will be the biggest and arguably most important recruiting weekend for the Hawkeyes this year. They are welcoming 22 potential recruits to campus that are part of the 2023 class. Of the 22 visiting, nine are committed to the Hawkeyes and 13 still have yet to decide where they will call home next fall.

The group is headlined by five-star tackle Kadyn Proctor, who is rated No. 10 nationally in the 247Sports composite rankings. He has narrowed his recruitment down to Iowa and the Alabama Crimson Tide. This weekend could play a big factor into his decision.

Another important visitor is quarterback commit Marco Lainez III. His presence could be very beneficial to those uncommitted and be a proponent for the Hawkeyes.

Iowa will have many others on campus as well. Let’s get familiar with the cohort descending upon Iowa City this weekend. Included is each recruit’s position, high school, 247Sports rating, and their measurables.

2023 three-star TE Zach Ortwerth locks in an official visit to Wisconsin

Wisconsin locks in an official visit from a top TE target in the 2023 recruiting class:

The Wisconsin Badgers have been red hot on the recruiting trail as of late, and have now locked in an official visit with one of their top tight end targets in the 2023 class. 

Yesterday, three-star TE Zach Ortwerth out of Saint Louis, Missouri announced that he would be taking an official visit to Wisconsin from June 3-5. 

Per the 247Sports Composite, Ortwerth is the No. 663 overall prospect in the 2023 class, the No. 33 TE in the country, and the No. 17 player in the state of Missouri.

Last season, the Saint Louis University High School standout caught 20 passes for 298 yards and four touchdowns. Additionally, he registered 76 tackles, three sacks, and one forced fumble on defense. You can watch his junior season highlights here.

The Saint Louis native also holds offers from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisville, Memphis, Minnesota, Nebraska, Pittsburgh, Purdue, and West Virginia.

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Wisconsin offers 2023 three-star TE Zach Ortwerth

Wisconsin offers 2023 three-star TE Zach Ortwerth:

Yesterday, Paul Chryst and his coaching staff offered 2023 three-star tight end Zach Ortwerth out of Saint Louis, Missouri.

Per 247sports, Ortwerth is the No. 652 overall prospect in the 2023 recruiting class, the No. 33 TE in the country, and the No. 17 player in the state of Missouri.

The 6-foot-5, 220-pound TE caught 20 passes for 298 yards and four touchdowns as a junior. You can watch his highlights here.

The Saint Louis University standout currently holds offers from Easern Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Memphis, Minnesota, Nebraska, Pittsburgh, Purdue, and West Virginia.

Ortwerth is just the 5th TE to receive an offer from Wisconsin during the 2023 recruiting cycle.

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