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Tri-West Hendricks High School junior Jack Sorgi (19) is pressured in the backfield by Bishop Chatard High School junior Cole Lunsford (42) during the first half of an IHSAA varsity football game, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Tri-West Hendricks High School.

The Wisconsin Badgers have already gotten off to a strong start in the class of 2027, landing commitments from a quartet of in-state talents. It looks like they're in the lead for a quarterback who's the son of a former Badger.

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The Wisconsin Badgers have already gotten off to a strong start in the class of 2027, landing commitments from a quartet of in-state talents. It looks like they're in the lead for a quarterback who's the son of a former Badger.

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Green Bay Notre Dame's Kingston Allen (7) is forced out of bounds by West De Pere High School's Cooper Borowicz (21) during the WIAA Division 2 state championship football game on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis.
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Recruiting

Having already landed three in-state recruits in the class of 2027, Luke Fickell and the Badgers are changing the narrative about Wisconsin's in-state recruiting efforts.

Tri-West Hendricks High School junior Jack Sorgi (19) is the son of former Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Jim Sorgi.

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A Wisconsin legacy recruit is already committed to Louisville, but Luke Fickell is trying to flip the 4-star QB to follow in his father's footsteps with the Badgers.

Oct 11, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Ricardo Hallman (2) misses a pass in the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ross Harried-Imagn Images

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After a strong transfer portal haul, new Wisconsin Badgers CBs coach Robert Steeples is going after one of the top corners in the class of 2027

The Wisconsin Badgers are making a push for 4-star Richland running back Jayshon Gibson (10), coming off of a dominant season.

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One of the most productive running back recruits in the country is getting some increased attention from the Wisconsin Badgers, who are angling to bring him to Madison.

Wisconsin Lutheran's Kager Knueppel (1) elevates for a shot during the game against Slinger at Wisconsin Lutheran High School, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Dec. 9, 2025. Wisconsin Lutheran won the game, 68-46.

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Following an unofficial visit to Wisconsin on Sunday, Wisconsin Lutheran power forward Kager Knueppel is offered a scholarship by the Badgers.

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The Wisconsin Badgers brought in only one offensive line recruit in the 2026 class. Luke Fickell is pushing for more in 2027, starting with the top blockers from in-state.

Wisconsin Lutheran's Kager Knueppel (1) is the younger brother of breakout NBA rookie Kon Knueppel

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The Wisconsin Badgers weren't able to land star in-state prospect Kon Knueppel a few years ago. They're trying again with one of his younger brothers.

Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard is shown during the first half of their game against UCLA Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard and his staff travel to Minnesota to watch 2027 four-star guard Baboucarr Ann

Wisconsin Badgers offensive line and Auburn Tigers defensive line on the line of scrimmage

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One of the best offensive linemen in the 2028 recruiting class has the Wisconsin Badgers high on his board thanks to a strong relationship being formed.

Green Bay Notre Dame's Kingston Allen (7) runs the ball in for a touchdown during a football game against De Pere High School on Aug. 29, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay Notre Dame defeated De Pere 42-30.

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The Wisconsin Badgers are trying to keep the best in-state running back recruit from going elsewhere to play college football, with a summer visit now locked in.

St. Joseph Ogden offensive tackle Cameron Wagner is a highly rated recruit the Wisconsin Badgers are pursuing

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The Wisconsin Badgers are making a strong recruiting push for one of the top offensive linemen in the country for the 2027 class. He plans to visit this spring.

Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell runs off the field after their loss to Ohio State Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.

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The Wisconsin Badgers will get a strong opportunity to sway one of the top safety recruits in the 2027 class who is already committed to Florida State.

Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) celebrates after a play in front of Michigan State Spartans forward Jaxon Kohler (0) and Michigan State Spartans center Carson Cooper (15) during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

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The Wisconsin Badgers have "the one that got away" from Tom Izzo with star guard John Blackwell, a Michigan native who the Spartans didn't recruit.

Wisconsin signed the son of former Badgers running back Aaron Stecker (27) as a priority walk-on in the 2026 class

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The Wisconsin Badgers are giving a running back legacy a shot to make the team as an undersized three-star wide receiver out of California.

Nov 22, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Darrion Dupree (6) runs the ball for an 84-yard touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images

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New Wisconsin Badgers RB coach Jayden Everett didn't have much time to prepare for the transfer portal, but he had a plan to build around a rising star already on the roster.

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Luke Fickell will get the chance to coach two of his sons on the Wisconsin Badgers, as both Ashton and Aydon Fickell committed as priority walk-ons for 2026.

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The Wisconsin Badgers are a top team in contention for a four-star defensive line recruit in the 2026, who will make his decision on National Signing Day.

Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell looks on during the second quarter against the Miami (OH) RedHawks at Camp Randall Stadium.

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The Wisconsin Badgers are already receiving dividends from landing the No. 1 recruit in the state of Wisconsin for the 2027 recruiting class.

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Wisconsin will show off its program to multiple 2027 and 2028 prospects during a junior day event on Saturday.

The Wisconsin Badgers are recruiting the son of former Green Bay Packers defensive back Morgan Burnett (42).

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The Wisconsin Badgers are going after the son of former Green Bay Packers safety Morgan Burnett, who is a fast-rising defensive back recruit in the 2027 class.

Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning, left, and Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell talk while watching players warm up before a game at Autzen Stadium.

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The Wisconsin Badgers new class of transfer portal additions stands out above most of their rivals in the Big Ten.

The Wisconsin Badgers recruited Notre Dame quarterback Kenny Minchey in the transfer portal before landing Colton Joseph from Old Dominion.

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The Wisconsin Badgers got the transfer portal QB they wanted in Colton Joseph from Old Dominion, but Luke Fickell had another one in mind if that didn't work out.

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Wisconsin has started to turn its focus to the 2027 recruiting class, where the Badgers already have three in-state verbal commitments.

Green Bay Notre Dame's Kingston Allen (7) is tackled by River Falls High School's Nolan Hoepfl (5) during a WIAA Division 2 state semifinal on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Stiehm Stadium in Schofield, Wis. Notre Dame won the game, 42-6, to advance to the WIAA Division 2 state championship game on Nov. 21.

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Wisconsin Badgers expected to welcome a number of top 2027 recruiting targets from across the state and the Midwest.