The Wisconsin Badgers were active in the transfer portal this offseason. Luke Fickell’s program landed 12 players, including new starting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (Miami) and top-ranked linebacker Tackett Curtis (USC).
The transfer class ranks No. 18 nationally and No. 5 in the new Big Ten.
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One under-the-radar name in the class is former Oklahoma running back Tawee Walker. With Braelon Allen gone to the NFL and Chez Mellusi coming off yet another significant injury, the Badgers greatly needed help at the position.
It seems they found it in Walker, who is ProFootballFocus’ third-ranked transfer running back this offseason:
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— PFF College (@PFF_College) February 13, 2024
Walker is 247Sports’ No. 350 overall transfer and No. 34 running back. PFF was more impressed at what it saw last season when the junior rushed for 513 yards and seven touchdowns on 102 carries.
The former Oklahoma Sooner is set to have a big impact for the Badgers this fall.
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