Head Coach Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin football program hope the class of 2024 grows sizably in the next week. First, we heard top target Darrion Dupree will announce his decision on July 7.
Now there is another impending commitment date to monitor. It’s four-star defensive lineman Benedict Umeh, who announced July 8 as his decision date.
Umeh is the No. 81 player in the class of 2024, the No. 12 defensive lineman and the No. 1 recruit from his home state of Connecticut. Defensive line is still a position of need for Fickell and his staff, as three-star Hank Weber is the class’ only commitment at the position.
Umeh, who wrapped up an official visit to Madison in early June, does have four crystal ball predictions listed on 247Sports.com for Stanford to be his choice.
Announcing my commitment July 8th #AGTG @JonathanWholley @730scouting pic.twitter.com/4m1rL5CmqQ
— Benedict Umeh 🇳🇬 (@benedict_umeh) July 2, 2023
It is worth noting Stanford’s defensive line is currently coached by former Wisconsin assistant Ross Kolodziej, and the defense as a whole coached by former Wisconsin assistant Bobby April.
Wisconsin’s class of 2024 currently ranks No. 29 in the nation after a couple decommitments a few weeks ago. Umeh would quickly become the highest-rated player in Wisconsin’s class if that turns out to be his choice.