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Wisconsin landed a commitment from class of 2025 defensive lineman Jaylen Williams on Wednesday.
Williams had originally committed to Michigan back in June. He now flips to Wisconsin, instantly becoming one of the program’s highest-ranked commits in its class of 2025.
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247Sports currently ranks the four-star defensive lineman as the No. 279 player in the class of 2025, No. 28 defensive lineman and No. 7 recruit from the state of Illinois. His extended offer sheet, now likely irrelevant, also includes top programs Florida, Florida State, Miami, Ohio State, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas A&M and USC.
Williams is Wisconsin’s 24th commitment in the class of 2025. The group is now approaching the nation’s top 25, also with a Blue-Chip Ratio of 29%.
This is a much-needed positive headline for Wisconsin amid its ongoing turmoil, headlined by the recent firing of offensive coordinator Phil Longo. Defensive line is a position the program has worked hard to address in the class. With Williams, the group now has four players at the position committed.
Luke Fickell and the Badgers staff have now flipped multiple highly-touted recruits from Big Ten rivals. Williams joins DL Drayden Pavey (Purdue) and TE Emmett Bork (Michigan State). He is one of what could be several finishing touches to the class. Focus will now turn to uncommitted QB Carter Smith, who is reportedly deciding between Wisconsin and Florida State.
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Author : Badgers Wire
Publish date : 2024-11-20 22:11:00
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