Wisconsin football class of 2026 defensive line target King Liggins will announce his collegiate commitment later today, Wednesday, May 21.
Liggins, who received his offer from Luke Fickell’s program on June 16, 2024, will decide between the Badgers and Illinois Fighting Illini during 247Sports’ Ultimate College Football Show on Wednesday, according to Allen Trieu.
A product of Chicago Brother Rice in Chicago, Illinois, Liggins is 247Sports’ No. 91 defensive lineman and No. 19 prospect from Illinois in the class of 2026. He’s received offers from nearly 30 programs scattered throughout the nation, including from Iowa, Indiana, Purdue, Rutgers and Kansas.
Here’s Trieu’s recruiting profile on the three-star recruit:
“Liggins is a coveted prospect because at 6-foot-4, 280 pounds, he can play inside and is a little more ready-made than other interior prospects. That body type and the athleticism that goes along with it are typically more rare in the Midwest. So when they come along, these guys tend to be very heavily recruited and that is the case with Liggins.
He shows motor and ability to run plays down. He is not just a guy who eats up space, but can also penetrate and make plays. But if needed, he can tie up blockers as well. He has grown steadily from 240 pounds when we first saw him to 265 to 280. We project him getting over 300 pounds and being a true defensive tackle.”
While Wisconsin is certainly a finalist, On3’s recruiting prediction machine considers Illinois a favorite to secure Liggins at 88.2%. Wisconsin, meanwhile, boasts just a 3.0% likelihood to earn a commitment. 247Sports’ Illinois expert Jeremy Werner also registered a crystal ball prediction favoring the Illini.
As of May 20, Wisconsin’s class of 2026 currently features seven commits and ranks No. 43 in the country. A commitment from Liggins would…
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Publish date : 2025-05-21 10:05:00
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