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USA Today
25-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Wisconsin football's recruiting class of 2026 dips outside the nation's top 50
The Wisconsin Badgers have hit a cold spell on the class of 2026 recruiting trail. After a strong start to the month, especially after the May 30 official visit weekend, the program has landed just two players since June 5, plus none in the last 10 days. The Badgers' class ranked No. 33 in the nation and No. 11 in the Big Ten at the time of Zion Legree's addition on June 15. Since that date, the class has dropped to No. 51 in the nation and No. 16 in the conference, now ranked ahead of only Maryland and Nebraska. Several of the Badgers' top targets remain uncommitted, including four-star athlete Jackson Ford, four-star running back Amari Latimer, four-star wide receiver Jayden Petit, four-star offensive tackle Kamari Blair and three-star safety Nick Reddish. All five of those players were on campus during the Badgers' key May 30 official visit weekend, though each has taken several notable visits since that date. It's safe to say commitments from several of those top recruits is paramount to Wisconsin salvaging a successful cycle. Of course, the 2026 cycle is still far from over, which means time remains before a final verdict is given on the program's efforts. But with June coming to a close, it's hard not to compare this group to the program's previous two classes under Luke Fickell. Without commitments from Ford, Latimer, Petit and Blair, the Badgers' 2026 group won't threaten those strong classes from 2024 and 2025. It's challenging to pinpoint the exact reason for the program's subpar standing in this year's cycle. However, it's easy to point to the program's general on-field struggles and the February departure of general manager Max Stienecker as contributing forces. Badgers fans should tune in on Friday, June 27, as the first of Wisconsin's remaining top targets announces his commitment. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
USA Today
16-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Where Wisconsin's class of 2026 ranks nationally, in Big Ten after Zion Legree's addition
Where Wisconsin's class of 2026 ranks nationally, in Big Ten after Zion Legree's addition Wisconsin made headlines on Sunday evening, as it landed a commitment from class of 2026 athlete Zion Legree, a former Ole Miss commit. Legree pledged to the Badgers immediately following his official visit. He became just the second prospect from either Wisconsin's June 6 or 13 visit weekend to commit, following three-star defensive back and June 6 visitor Zachary Taylor. The program previously excelled during the May 30 visit weekend, landing five high-priority prospects. Wisconsin's class of 2026 is up to 13 commitments with Legree's addition. That group now ranks No. 33 nationally and No. 11 in the Big Ten. The Badgers still trail Indiana (No. 26 nationally), Michigan State (No. 25), Washington (No. 17), Minnesota (No. 15), UCLA (No. 14), Illinois (No. 12), Rutgers (No. 10) and others. On one hand, every one of those higher-ranked classes has more players committed than Wisconsin as of June 16, which could lead the Badgers to rise once those numbers are evened out. On the other hand, Wisconsin has yet to land a blue-chip prospect in the cycle, something it must do if it is to surpass those highly-ranked groups. Focus now turns to four-star running back Amari Latimer, wide receiver Jayden Petit and several other blue-chip prospects from Wisconsin's May 30 visit weekend. Their commitment decisions will decide the trajectory of the Badgers' class as the summer months come to a close. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nebraska offers rising four-star wide receiver
The Nebraska Cornhuskers extended an offer to class of 2026 WR Zion Legree on Tuesday. The wide receiver recently decommitted from Ole Miss. Legree is ranked as the 220th overall player in the 2026 class, the 28th overall player in the state of Florida, and the 28th overall wide receiver in the class per Rivals rankings. Advertisement The wideout officially decommitted from Ole Miss on May 31, 2025. He has interest from the likes of Florida, Georgia, Notre Dame, Miami, Missouri, Illinois, Washington, and Mississippi State. Currently, the 2026 Nebraska football recruiting class only has four commitments. The class itself ranks 63rd overall per Rivals rankings. June is said to be a busy month for the program, as they have several visits lined up. Nebraska has been busy in the state of Florida, as they have posted several recruits from the state. It's clear that they are making a concerted effort to recruit there. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions. This article originally appeared on Cornhuskers Wire: Nebraska football offers class of 2026 wide receiver Zion Legree
USA Today
04-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Nebraska offers rising four-star wide receiver
Nebraska offers rising four-star wide receiver The Nebraska Cornhuskers extended an offer to class of 2026 WR Zion Legree on Tuesday. The wide receiver recently decommitted from Ole Miss. Legree is ranked as the 220th overall player in the 2026 class, the 28th overall player in the state of Florida, and the 28th overall wide receiver in the class per Rivals rankings. The wideout officially decommitted from Ole Miss on May 31, 2025. He has interest from the likes of Florida, Georgia, Notre Dame, Miami, Missouri, Illinois, Washington, and Mississippi State. Currently, the 2026 Nebraska football recruiting class only has four commitments. The class itself ranks 63rd overall per Rivals rankings. June is said to be a busy month for the program, as they have several visits lined up. Nebraska has been busy in the state of Florida, as they have posted several recruits from the state. It's clear that they are making a concerted effort to recruit there. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
