As things stand today (April 21, 2025), the Wisconsin Badgers currently have six players committed to their class of 2026.
While early in the cycle, that group currently ranks No. 34 in the nation and No. 9 in the Big Ten. Luke Fickell and his staff are looking for their third consecutive top-25 finish in the national rankings. Significant work remains, as the program has yet to land a blue-chip commit.
Fickell and his program are facing several significant challenges this cycle. First, ace general manager Max Stienecker left for USC in February. While only time will tell what his departure means for the Badgers’ recruiting efforts, early indications are that his loss is significant. The Trojans’ 2026 class currently ranks No. 1 in the nation with 22 commits (12 four-stars, one five-star) — 14 of whom have pledged since Stienecker’s arrival.
Second, the Badgers are just 12-13 in two years under Fickell. Initial excitement from his hire has worn off as the team has struggled on the field, capped off by a 5-7 finish to 2024.
Wisconsin would do extremely well to compile a class that again threatens the nation’s top 25. As the program works to do so, here is a tracker for all of its commitments, updated each time a recruit is added.
(Last update: April 21, 10 a.m. ET)
Three-star offensive lineman Maddox Cochrane
Measurables: 6-foot-7, 280 pounds
Hometown: Richmond, Virginia
247Sports Ranking: No. 769 overall player in class of 2026, No. 65 offensive tackle, No. 17 recruit from Virginia
Here is more on Cochrane’s commitment.
Three-star quarterback Ryan Hopkins
Measurables: 6-foot-3, 195 pounds
Hometown: Santa Ana, California
247Sports Ranking: No. 538 overall player in class of 2026, No. 28 quarterback, No. 46 recruit from California
Here is more on Hopkins’ commitment.
Three-star cornerback Carsen Eloms
Measurables: 6-foot, 175…
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Publish date : 2025-04-21 13:57:00
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