Wisconsin football official visit preview: Chicago DB Kahlil Tate

An official visit preview for Chicago defensive back Kahlil Tate, who is in Madison this weekend.

This weekend, the Wisconsin Badgers football staff will host several 2023 prospects on official visits. Leading up to the big weekend for Wisconsin recruiting, All Badgers will profile each player who will be in Madison on June 3.

Having covered the other 10 official visitors already, we wrap up our series of previews with a look at Chicago defensive back Kahlil Tate. 

Previously covered visitors:

• Joe Crocker
• Christopher Terek
• James Durand
• Tackett Curtis
• Nate Johnson III
• Lincoln Kienholz
• Tyle Jansey
• Ashton Sanders
• My'Keil Gardner
• Zach Ortwerth

After an amazing visit and conversation with @jimleonhard, I am beyond blessed to receive an offer from The University of Wisconsin!@SinqueTurner @AllenTrieu @Rivals_Clint @EDGYTIM @SWiltfong247 @Levi_bradley312#OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/wYU6vUKAkb

— Kahlil Tate ✞ (@TateKahlil) March 6, 2022

Name: Kahlil Tate

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 185 pounds

High School: Kenwood Academy High School

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

Projected Position: Safety or cornerback

247 Sports Rank: three-stars; No. 69 ATH; No. 12 in Illinois for 2023

Rivals Rank: three-stars; No. 49 Safety; No. 8 in Illinois

Other scholarship offers: Arkansas, Ball State, Boston College, Bowling Green, Central Michigan, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisville, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Missouri, Nebraska, Oregon, Penn State, Purdue, Syracuse, Tennessee

Previous visits to Wisconsin: Tate was on campus back in early March for a visit to Madison, which culminated with his initial scholarship offer from the Badgers. 

Primary recruiters: Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard has been the primary contact for Tate throughout the recruiting process. 

Four things to know:

• Tate plays both wide receiver and defensive back for his high school team. As a junior, he accounted for 451 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns on offense, while also adding 63 tackles and five interceptions on defense. 

• Tate is close with Wisconsin commits Roderick Pierce and Justin Taylor, who are both from the Chicago area as well. 

• He carries a 4.2 weighted GPA in the classroom.

• In addition to taking an official visit to Wisconsin, Tate is also scheduled to take trips to Purdue (June 10) and Iowa (June 24). 

Junior Film:

Check out my Jr. season highlights!
First City Championship in school history.
63 Tackles 5 Ints 2FF
451 Rec yds 10 TDs https://t.co/6WmMQ8qpF0

— Kahlil Tate ✞ (@TateKahlil) December 15, 2021

Related links:

• DL Ashton Sanders official visit preview

• 2023 CB Nate Johnson official visit preview

• 4-star linebacker Tackett Curtis official visit preview

• 2023 class offensive status report (May)

• 2023 class defensive status report (May)

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