Wisconsin is one of five programs in contention to land class of 2026 four-star running back Amari Latimer, according to On3’s Chad Simmons
The Badgers were listed along with Tennessee, Miami, Michigan and Texas. Simmons writes that Latimer is nearing a decision.
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Wisconsin recently joined the mix for the four-star running back. Part of its inclusion is due to landing a transfer commitment from Jacksonville State cornerback Geimere Latimer, Amari’s older brother.
Geimere is poised to be a multiyear starter for the Badgers after two productive years at Jacksonville State, the latter a breakout campaign (42 tackles, three interceptions and five pass deflections).
Amari, meanwhile, could theoretically overlap with his older brother for one season. He’s ranked by 247Sports as the No. 233 overall player in the class of 2026, No. 17 running back and No. 27 recruit from his home state of Georgia. The recruiting service has a prediction logged for him to choose the Longhorns, though that prediction is five months old.
2026 4-star RB Amari Latimer is nearing a decision, he tells @ChadSimmons_⏳@AABonNBC
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— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) January 6, 2025
Latimer’s recruitment could be a big story as official visits are scheduled this summer. Even if he commits in the near future, his recruitment may not be fully resolved until the early signing period.
Wisconsin’s class of 2026 has two players committed: three-star offensive lineman Benjamin Novak and three-star quarterback Jarin Mock. Coach Luke Fickell is looking for another strong class after finishing the 2024 and 2025 cycles ranked No. 25 and No. 28, respectively.
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