Wisconsin Badgers Land Transfer Portal Cornerback From Air Force
Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin football program decided to make one last transfer portal addition to the secondary before fall camp.
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Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin football coaching staff came in and overhauled the Badgers cornerback room in a hurry. The final addition to that room for the 2023 season became official when Air Force cornerback Mike Mack II had his name listed on the fall camp roster.
"Competition," Mack told BadgerNotes regarding why he chose Wisconsin. "The staff has proven they know how to win, and I come from a winning program. The program itself has deep roots and the capabilities of challenging me in multi-dimensional aspects."
Defensive backs coach Paul Haynes offered him a scholarship after he entered the transfer portal in June, and on paper, Mack's strengths on the field mesh well with the new coaching staff's vision at cornerback.
The 6-foot-1, 185-pound cornerback was a pre-season All-Mountain West selection and has 20 career games under his belt for the Air Force Academy. For his career, Mack has tallied 69 tackles, four pass deflections, 2.5 TFLs, and an interception.
According to Pro Football Focus, Mack finished last season with a 64.3 grade (slightly above average) but is known for his physical style of play and being a sure tackler (78.2-high quality). He has played 773 career snaps during his collegiate career, with over 600 coming at cornerback and 160 coming in the box.
Mack has two years of starting experience and joins the Wisconsin football program with up to three additional years of eligibility remaining. The incoming transfer is still waiting for an NCAA waiver to become immediately eligible and not have to redshirt this season.