Wisconsin football class of 2026 running back commit elevated to four-star
Latimer, who committed to Luke Fickell's program back on June 28, was widely considered a three-star prospect throughout the recruiting process. On3/Rivals elected to boost the running back's profile, concurrently elevating him into the top 20 at his position. 247Sports, meanwhile, lists the Georgia native as the No. 30 running back and No. 61 recruit from his home state.
The Sandy Creek High School product decided to join the Badgers' program over opportunities with the Michigan Wolverines, Florida State Seminoles, Georgia Bulldogs, Texas Longhorns and Tennessee Volunteers. In total, Latimer received nearly 50 offers from some of the most prestigious programs throughout the nation.
The rising senior will also reunite with his older brother Geimere Latimer, who transferred to UW after an impressive 2024-25 season at cornerback with Jacksonville State.
As a junior at Sandy Creek High School, Latimer tallied 136 carries for 1,113 rushing yards and 15 scores on the ground. Through the air, the duel-back reeled in 27 receptions for 363 yards and four receiving touchdowns. In three years as a member of Sandy Creek's varsity squad, he's accountable for 2,513 rushing yards and 34 touchdowns off 317 carries, in addition to 44 catches for 514 yards and five touchdowns as a receiver.
With his decision, Latimer became the 15th player to join Wisconsin's class of 2026 cohort. Wisconsin has yet to land another player since his commitment.
While UW's 2026 recruiting outlook is incomplete, his continued development and enthusiasm to join Wisconsin's program emerge as one of the more promising storylines of the offseason. With the program boasting numerous legends at the position over the last 20 years, Latimer has major figures to look up to. His ceiling should be sky-high once he arrives in Madison.
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