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Wisconsin Football Expecting to Land Trio of 2024 In-State Recruits

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2 months ago

January 31, 2023

New Wisconsin head football coach Luke Fickell speaks at a welcome event Monday, November 28, 2022, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. He was previously head coach for six seasons at Cincinnati.MARK HOFFMAN/MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL Mjs Uwgrid28 1 Jpg Uwgrid Fickell

Madison, Wis. — Luke Fickell made it known he intends to build the core of the Wisconsin football program through high school players found within a 350-mile radius of Madison.

Thankfully for him and his coaching staff, the 2024 in-state recruiting class is loaded, featuring 10+ players with division one scholarship offers and knocking on the door of additional Power 5 opportunities.

Having two players in the fold for 2024, Wisconsin was looking to build on that class when they hosted junior day this past weekend. Those visits to Madison left a favorable impression on many, specifically on a trio of highly regarded in-state prospects.

Let’s look at the three in-state recruits who recently had a crystal ball prediction placed by 247Sports or a Futurecast prediction set by the Rivals network.

Three-Star TE Rob Booker – Waunakee, Wisconsin

Following his visit to UW this past weekend, Waunakee tight end Rob Booker picked up crystal ball predictions from 247Sports insiders Allen Trieu and Steve Wilfong in favor of Wisconsin football.

Per 247sports, Booker is the No. 23 TE in the 2024 recruiting class and the No. 5 player in Wisconsin.

You can watch his HUDL film here.

Booker fits the new Wisconsin football mold of an athletic tight end who can stretch the field and act as a mismatch nightmare for opposing nickel corners/safeties.

Three-Star OT Derek Jensen – Hartland, Wisconsin

After visiting the Wisconsin football program this past weekend, three-star offensive tackle Derek Jensen from Arrowhead High School finally picked up an offer from the hometown Badgers.

According to the 247 Sports composite, Jensen, a 6-foot-7, 310-pound offensive tackle, is the No. 421 overall prospect in the 2024 recruiting, the No. 31 OT in the country, and the No. 4 player in Wisconsin.

You can watch his HUDL film here.

The three-star prospect currently holds offers from Iowa, Iowa State, Kansas, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Virginia, and several others. But after adding the UW offer, Rivals recruiting insider Jon McNamara placed a future cast prediction for Wisconsin football to land the talented in-state tackle.

Things are trending quickly between UW and Jensen, so don’t be surprised if this one wraps up quickly.

Three-Star LB Landon Gauthier – Green Bay, Wisconsin

And last but not least is three-star linebacker Landon Gauthier out of Green Bay, who picked up a Wisconsin football offer while on campus this past weekend.

The 6-foot-3, 220-pound LB plays for Bayport High School and is the No. 10 player in Wisconsin’s 2024 recruiting class.

You can watch his HUDL film here.

Gauthier holds offers from Minnesota, North Dakota State, Ohio, Syracuse, and Wyoming. Still, he recently picked up a crystal ball projection for Wisconsin football after earning an offer from the Badgers.

Final Thoughts on Wisconsin Football Recruiting

Luke Fickell and his coaching staff have quickly established themselves with the local high schools and begun forming meaningful relationships with the players, coaches, and families.

The 2024 class is already off to an impressive start with four-star QB Mabrey Mettauer and four-star TE Grant Stec. If Fickell can help build a fence around Wisconsin and funnel a few top talents to UW, the recruiting momentum and publicity for the Badgers will reach a level we haven’t seen in quite some time.

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Wisconsin Football Recruiting: Badgers Offer Trending 2025 TE

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1 week ago

March 18, 2023

Kedrick Stumbris

Wisconsin football tight end Clay Cundiff

Wisconsin football extended a scholarship offer to Da’Saahn Brame on Friday. The class of 2025 tight end prospect’s recruitment has heated up in the last couple of months. Although he has not yet received a rating from any of the major recruiting outlets, Brame’s athletic build suggests he will be a talented player at the next level.

Blessed to have received an offer from the University Of Wisconsin!!@NateLetton @DerbyRecruit #AGTG #GoBadgers pic.twitter.com/OJsaFPFCFv

— DaSaahn Brame (@dasaahn) March 17, 2023

Da’Saahn Brame Recruiting Profile

Brame, just a sophomore in high school, measures-in at six-foot-six-inches and 225 pounds. His long build gives him the ability to outstretch defenders with his extended catch radius. Although his blocking ability is still a work in progress from a technical aspect, Brame possesses the strength to outmatch many defenders.

The Derby, Kansas native has deep ties to the Kansas State Wildcats. His father, Da’Von, played defensive end for the Wildcats in 1996-2000. His mother, Nicky Ramage-Brame, played basketball at Kansas State during this same timeframe. In her senior year of high school, Nicky was Miss Kansas Basketball.

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Brame has received ten FBS scholarship offers since January. All but one are from Power 5 schools. Brame’s other scholarship offers are from Michigan, Houston, Penn State, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Kansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, and UAB. Brame has an unofficial visit to Oklahoma scheduled for March 25th.

Wisconsin Football Recruiting: State of the 2025 Class

Wisconsin football has yet to secure a commitment in its 2025 recruiting class. The Badgers have extended scholarship offers to nine tight end prospects in the class.

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Wisconsin Football in the Drivers Seat for Another 2024 Recruit

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2 weeks ago

March 12, 2023

Dillon Graff

Sep 22, 2012; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers helmets sit on the field during warmups prior to the game against the UTEP Miners at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin defeated UTEP 37-26. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Madison, Wis. — Since taking over the Wisconsin football program, Luke Fickell and his coaching staff have injected some much-needed life into the Badgers, particularly on the recruiting front.

As it stands, UW has the No. 24 ranked recruiting class in the country, currently holding commitments from four-stars Grat Stec (TE), Mabrey Mettauer (QB), and three-star tight end Rob Booker.

Now it appears that things are quickly moving in the right direction with another 2024 prospect the Badgers coaching staff has had their eyes on.

Wisconsin Football Picks Up Crystal Ball for 2024 OT

Earlier this week, 247Sports recruiting insider Evan Flood put in a crystal ball prediction on 2024 offensive tackle Marcus Harrison out of Hamburg, New York, to wind up with the Wisconsin football program.

The 6-foot-8, 295-pound picked up a scholarship offer from UW back in February and has quickly made their way to the front of his list.

Currently rated as a three-star prospect by the Rivals recruiting database, Harrison holds offers from Buffalo, Georgia Tech, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Syracuse, Temple, West Virginia, and UW.

You can watch his HUDL film here.

Harrison visited Madison last September under the previous coaching staff and intends to take an official visit to UW sometime in June — at which point I’d put the giant offensive tackle on commitment watch.

“I would say Wisconsin is my number one, ” Harrison told 247Sports. “I love their style of play. They run the ball, run the ball. That’s what I want to do.”

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Wisconsin Football: Latest Recruiting Roundup

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2 weeks ago

March 9, 2023

Jake Maier

Wisconsin football recruiting roundup

It’s been a busy few days on the recruiting front for the Wisconsin football program. Badger Notes has you covered on all the latest offers as Wisconsin continues to truck along the recruiting trail.

Owen Strebig

The Badgers handed out an in-state offer to 2025 offensive tackle Owen Strebig.

Strebig, who attends Catholic Memorial in Waukesha, joins the long list of Big Ten teams to throw their hat in the ring for the Wisconsin native. Other conference opponents to offer the 6-foot-7, 285-pound lineman include Northwestern, Iowa, Illinois, Penn State, Indiana, Minnesota, and Purdue.

Strebig will visit Madison on March 30th as the Badgers attempt to bring in a young prospect who has recently picked up plenty of interest.

Ousmane Kromah

Wisconsin football offered 2025 running back Ousmane Kromah on Monday afternoon. The Georgia native took to Twitter to announce the offer.

Blessed to receive an offer from the University of Wisconsin pic.twitter.com/aqPa0hQjoi

— Ousmane Kromah (@OusmaneKromah05) March 7, 2023

Kromah holds offers from high-profile programs, including Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and Colorado. The 5-foot-11, 180-pound running back has elite speed and strength, making him one of the top options in the 2025 class.

The Badgers are up against tough competition to land the young tailback, but they have thrown their hat in the ring.

Zy’Marion Lang

The Badgers dished out another offer on Monday, this time to 2024 wide receiver Zy’Marion Lang.

A three-star recruit out of Florida, Lang holds ten division one offers, with notable offers from schools such as Tennessee, South Carolina, Ole Miss, and Indiana.

According to the 247Sports Composite, the 6-foot-2, 170-pound receiver is the No. 74 WR in the class and the No. 81 player in Florida.

The Badgers have offered plenty of receivers in the 2024 class, and Wisconsin looks to be one of Lang’s most attractive offers as it currently stands.

Marquise Davis

Versatile athlete Marquise Davis received an offer from Wisconsin on Monday and took to Twitter to announce the offer.

AAGT with @CoachSpalding_ I am blessed to receive my 17th D1 offer from the university of Wisconsin 🦡 #skobadgers 🔴⚪️ @CoachNewton2 @MacStephens @kahari_hicks @Rivals_Clint @SWiltfong247 @AllenTrieu @SeanFitzOn3 pic.twitter.com/nqQb2b5kUb

— Marquise Davis (@rlyquise) March 7, 2023

Davis, an Ohio native, currently holds 17 division one offers. Other Big Ten schools have offered the 2025 athlete, including Ohio State, Penn State, and Minnesota.

Davis plays running back and linebacker for Cleveland Heights high school. His versatility makes him an intriguing option, but he’ll likely play as a running back at the collegiate level.

With a long list of offers, the Badgers will have an uphill battle to secure the young athlete.

Daniel Freitag

Finally, Wisconsin football’s most recent offer comes in 2024 WR Daniel Freitag.

Blessed to have received an offer from the University of Wisconsin ‼️ #GoBadgers #OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/ncuDYQqK9Q

— Daniel Freitag (2024) (@DanielFreitag_) March 7, 2023

If the name rings a bell, Freitag is one of Greg Gard’s top options in his 2024 recruiting class. Freitag is a two-sport athlete, playing point guard for Jefferson Senior High School basketball and wide receiver in football.

According to the 247Sports Composite, the 6-foot-2, 175-pound receiver is a three-star recruit. UW joins Notre Dame and Minnesota as the three schools offering Freitag in basketball and football.

Now with two offers on the table from UW, will Fickell land the two-sport athlete, or will Gard? Only time will tell.

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