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Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell is shown during the second quarter of their game against Maryland Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.

Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers' staff were intentionally picky about who they wanted to invest in for their 2026 recruiting class. He identified a key trait that was critical for the players they were going to bring in as freshmen.

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Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers' staff were intentionally picky about who they wanted to invest in for their 2026 recruiting class. He identified a key trait that was critical for the players they were going to bring in as freshmen.

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Wisconsin Badgers make a late push to add three-star safety Kah'ni Watts on the second day of the early signing period

Dec 27, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of a Wisconsin Badgers helmet during the 2022 Guaranteed Rate Bowl at Chase Field.

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Here is a list of every football player to sign with the Wisconsin Badgers on Signing Day.

Sep 20, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Geimere Latimer II (1) is brothers with top 2026 running back recruit Amari Latimer who flipped to West Virginia.

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The Wisconsin Badgers were disappointed to lose four-star running back recruit Amari Latimer in a flip to West Virginia, and his change of heart could lead to another departure from Luke Fickell's roster.

Nov 22, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell looks on during a timeout in the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images

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The Badgers welcomed in its smallest high school recruiting class in decades, but it's all part of an intentional shift in the way the program approaches recruiting.

Nov 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell looks on during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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The Badgers have endured back-to-back losing seasons for the first time since the 1991 and 1992 seasons. Several class of 2026 commits have revoked their pledge, but this one, on National Signing Day, particularly stings.

Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell talks with outside linebackers coach Matt Mitchell during the game against Middle Tennessee

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As the Wisconsin Badgers put pen to paper with their top recruits in the class of 2026, a new pipeline has emerged for Luke Fickell and his staff to find young talent for their roster.

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A closer look at Santa Ana (CA) Mater Dei quarterback Ryan Hopkins, who committed to the Wisconsin Badgers in April 2025.

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A closer look at Everett (WA) Archbishop Murphy tight end Jack Sievers, who committed to the Wisconsin Badgers in June 2025.

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A closer look at Clovis (CA) Buchanan cornerback Donovan Dunmore, who committed to the Wisconsin Badgers in September 2025.

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A closer look at Medina (TN) South Gibson HS defensive lineman Yahya Gaad, who committed to the Wisconsin Badgers in October 2025.

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A closer look at Fort Walton Beach (FL) Choctawhatchee receiver Zion Legree, who committed to the Wisconsin Badgers in June 2025.

Germantown’s Djidjou Bah poses for a portrait at Collierville High School on July 15, 2025. Bah is on The Commercial Appeal's 2025 Dandy Dozen list, a collection of the top college football prospects from the 2026 class in the Memphis area as selected by the newspaper.

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A closer look at Germantown (TN) HS defensive lineman Djidjou Bah, who committed to the Wisconsin Badgers in June 2025.

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A closer look at Chattanooga (TN) McCallie receiver Keeyshawn Tabuteau, who committed to the Wisconsin Badgers in December 2025.

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A closer look at Fairburn (GA) Langston Hughes tailback Qwantavius Wiggins, who committed to the Wisconsin Badgers in November 2025.

Arlington (MA) HS offensive lineman Brady Bekkenhuis poses on his official visit to Wisconsin.

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A closer look at Arlington (MA) HS offensive tackle Brady Bekkenhuis, who committed to the Wisconsin Badgers in November 2025.

Fishers High School senior Carsen Eloms (2) dives for a pass intended of Franklin Central High School senior Jayvyn McKinley (5) during the first half of an IHSAA varsity football game, Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Fishers High School.

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A closer look at Fishers (IN) HS cornerback Carsen Eloms, who committed to the Wisconsin Badgers in April 2025.

Streetsboro defensive lineman Arthur Scott III closes in on Northwest quarterback Chase Badger during a second-round playoff game Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.

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A closer look at Streetsboro (OH) HS defensive lineman Arthur Scott, who committed to the Wisconsin Badgers in June 2025.

Old Dominion Monarchs quarterback Colton Joseph announced that he plans to enter the transfer portal. He could be a top target for the Wisconsin Badgers.

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If the Wisconsin Badgers want to swing big for a quarterback in the transfer portal, one of the most intriguing options just officially became available.

Sep 6, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell looks on against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images

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Right before the start of the early signing period, the Wisconsin Badgers lost an impressive recruit in the class of 2026 to a Big Ten rival.

Wisconsin Badgers commit Jack Janda of Novi Detroit Catholic Central stretches out but fails to pull in the pass while covered by Detroit Cass Tech's Lamont Wilcoxson in the fourth quarter during the MHSAA Division 1 semifinals at Troy Athens High School on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.

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The start of the early signing period is right around the corner, but the Wisconsin Badgers are expected to lose one more recruit who had been committed for several months.

Nov 8, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell looks on during the third quarter against the Washington Huskies at Camp Randall Stadium.

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The Wisconsin Badgers thought they landed a boost to their defensive line in the transfer portal. Two days later, he flipped his commitment to Kansas, before Luke Fickell's staff ever had the chance to sign him.

McCallie's Keeyshawn Tabuteau was committed to Vanderbilt but flipped his pledge to the Wisconsin Badgers ahead of the early signing period.

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The Wisconsin Badgers filled a hole at wide receiver in their 2026 recruiting class by flipping a speedster who was previously committed to Vanderbilt.

Wisconsin outside linebackers coach Matt Mitchell, left, talks with head coach Luke Fickell during practice April 11 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison

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Several Wisconsin Badgers are expected to enter the transfer portal this winter in the new age of college football, and that kicked off Monday with the first player announcing his intentions to leave.

Oct 11, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell leads his team out of the tunnel at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ross Harried-Imagn Images

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The Badgers struggles this season have led to plenty of flips and uncertainty in recruiting. That's resulted in what could be Luke Fickell's lowest-rated recruiting class at Wisconsin.