Our Wisconsin State Journal team offers a closer look at the athletes that have committed to playing football at the University of Wisconsin beginning in the 2020 season.
Jack Nelson, a Stoughton native, became the first member of UW’s 2020 class back in October of 2017, during his sophomore season.
The 6-foot-7, 260-pound offensive lineman was receiving interest from Iowa at the time of his commitment and now ranks as a four-star prospect by 247sports and a three-star by Rivals.
Nelson’s father, Todd Nelson, played offensive line for the Badgers in the late 80s.
Trey Wedig committed shortly after UW’s victory over New Mexico in Week 2 of the 2018 season, starting the class off with a second highly rated offensive line prospect.
The 6-foot-7, 300-pound Kettle Moraine High product currently owns a consensus four-star rating and also held reported offers from Michigan, Notre Dame, USC, Nebraska and other Power Five programs.
Dylan Barrett, a 6-foot-5, 285-pound offensive lineman from St. Charles East High in Illinois, rates as a three-star prospect by 247sports and Rivals.
Before committing off of a visit in October of 2018, Barrett also held reported offers from Iowa, Northwestern, Illinois, Purdue, West Virginia, Missouri and others.
Ben Barten became the fourth offensive lineman and fourth total commitment to join UW’s 2020 class when he pledged in October of 2018.
The 6-foot-7, 250-pound Stratford High athlete, who’s listed as a three-star prospect by Rivals and 247sports, could also potentially play defensive line for the Badgers. He also held reported offers from Iowa and South Dakota State.
Chimere Dike, a wide receiver from Waukesha North High, added to an early run of in-state talent in UW’s 2020 class when he committed in January.
The 6-foot, 175-pound Dike, who also held an offer from Iowa State, rates as a three-star prospect by Rivals and 247sports.
Less than 24 hours after Dike’s commitment, Catholic Memorial’s Cole Dakovich did the same. Both were offered by UW during a visit to Madison less than a week before joining the class.
Dakovich, a 6-foot-5, 220-pound outside linebacker, didn’t begin playing high school football until his junior year, and the Badgers were the first program to extend a scholarship offer. He rates as a three-star prospect by 247sports and Rivals.
Bortolini became the Badgers’ first commitment in more than four months when he pledged to UW on May 28.
The Kewaunee High native ranks as a three-star prospect by 247sports and ESPN and a two-star recruit by Rivals.
The 6-foot-4, 270-pound offensive lineman reportedly also held offers from Miami, Iowa and Syracuse.
McDonald, from Hudson High, rates as a two-star prospect by 247sports and made a quick commitment in June after UW became his first FBS offer.
The 6-foot-7, 240-pound defensive end put together a strong performance at a summer recruiting camp in Madison to earn his spot in this 2020 class.
Herbig ranks in the top 300 nationally by every major recruiting site and stands as the No. 16 outside linebacker according to 247sports’ composite.
Heading to Madison from St. Louis High in Honolulu, Hawaii, the 6-foot-2, 215-pound Herbig chose the Badgers over reported offers from Oklahoma, USC, Washington, Stanford, UCLA, Cal, Tennessee, Nebraska, Kansas State and others.
Herbig’s older brother, Nate, signed as an undrafted free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles this year after a productive career as a guard at Stanford.
Turner, UW’s first 2020 commitment from Michigan, rates as a three-star prospect by 247sports and made his commitment two weeks after his official visit to Madison.
The 6-foot-2, 220-pound inside linebacker from Farmington, Mich., built an impressive offer list before making his decision, as he reportedly picked the Badgers over Michigan, Louisville, Purdue, Northwestern, Michigan State, West Virginia, Washington State, Kentucky, Minnesota and other Power Five schools.
Reed, from Chandler (Ariz.) High, chose the Badgers over reported offers from Nebraska, UCLA, Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Purdue, Washington State, Oregon State and others.
The 6-foot-2, 220-pound linebacker was a consensus three-star recruit and also took official visits to Nebraska, UCLA and Arizona over the past month but opted for UW before he begins his senior year.
Lofy became the first defensive back to join UW's 2020 class, committing a month after taking an official visit to Madison in June.
The 5-foot-11, 165-pound prospect earned a three-star rating by both Rivals and 247sports. He reportedly held offers from Oklahoma State, Minnesota, Kansas State, Arizona State and others.
The Badgers won a fierce recruiting battle for Large, a tight end out of Noble and Greenough School in Massachusetts.
The 6-foot-5, 245-pound Large picked UW over at least 30 Power Five programs, including LSU and Ohio State. He said he was interested in how often the Badgers utilize their tight ends.
He's rated as a three-star prospect by Rivals, 247 sports and ESPN.
James Thompson Jr., a 6-foot-5, 255-pound defensive end from Cincinnati, Ohio, orally committed to UW after attending the home opener against Central Michigan.
The Roger Bacon High School product is a three-star recruit according to Rivals and 247sports. He also had scholarship offers from Iowa State, Akron, Ball State and Navy, among others, and was receiving interest from Big Ten programs such as Michigan State, Northwestern and Purdue.
Isaac Smith
Isaac Smith, a 6-foot-3, 185-pound wide receiver from Collierville, Tennessee, committed during the Badgers off week between games against Central Michigan and the Big Ten Conference opener against Michigan.
Smith, who had offers from Missouri, Army and Cornell, rates as a three-star recruit on 247sports and a two-star recruit on Rivals.
“It’s awesome to have Wisconsin recruit one our kids,” said Andre Lott, Smith’s coach at St. George’s Independent School. “Being in Tennessee, some schools from up there don’t get down this way, but they did. He took his visit there and took advantage of the opportunity they gave.”
Preston Zachman, a 6-foot-2, 205-pound linebacker from Catawissa, Penn., orally committed to the Badgers after their blowout win over Michigan.
A three-star recruit on 247sports and a two-star prospect according to Rivals, Zachman is listed as an athlete by the recruiting services. He plays quarterback for his Southern Columbia Area High School team.
Winona High's Aaron Witt (57) runs around the edge during the Winhawks' game against New Prague at Paul Giel Field in Winona, Minn.
A three-star defensive end/linebacker recruit out of Winona, Minn., Witt was previously committed to Minnesota and Iowa before signing with the Badgers.
"Aaron Witt is a guy that can do so many things. He’s just scratching the surface. Love what he’s going to be able to do and provide some flexibility for us as a staff," UW defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard said.
Playing linebacker might be a bit of an adjustment after a high school career of playing on the line.
Johnson
A four-star linebacker out of Minnehaha Academy, Johnson was a late addition to the class. At 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds, Johnson blends size, speed and power well and has a chance to stand out quickly.
He held 30-plus scholarship offers, but chose UW over Nebraska and Minnesota.
A three-star recruit out of Huntersville, North Carolina, Chandler was a surprise signing during the early signing period.
"I think his film is what really stood out. He’s explosive, made plays easy, the separation. It was exciting seeing him," UW offensive coordinator Joe Rudolph said of Chandler.
The 6-foot-2 receiver ran a 4.54-second 40-yard dash at a high school showcase.
Four-star running back recruit Jalen Berger comes to UW from Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey, New Jersey.
Jalen Berger, a consensus four-star running back recruit, committed to the Badgers on Jan. 4, 2020, at the Army All-American Bowl.
Berger, a 6-foot, 205-pound back, chose UW out of a final five that included Rutgers, UCLA, Penn State and LSU. He brings an all-around skillset to the Badgers, as he showed his receiving ability often throughout his prep career.
Berger is the fifth four-star player in the class.
Wright, a 6-foot-7 quarterback from Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, became the only quarterback of the 2020 class in early February.
Originally committed to NCAA Division II Sioux Falls, Wright took an unofficial visit to UW the first weekend of February and accepted a preferred walk-on spot. Wright wasn’t ranked on the major recruiting platforms, but threw for 78 touchdowns in his high school career.
A walk-on long snapper from Eau Claire Memorial, McKinley drew a four-star ranking as a snapper from Kohl's.
He joins high school teammate Cormac Sampson on the UW roster, and three-star running back recruit Loyal Crawford is orally
Timmis turned down scholarship offers from more than 20 Group of Five and FCS programs to walk on at UW.
The three-star offensive lineman from Marquette University High School is listed at 6-foot-4 and 260 pounds. He is one of six offensive linemen in the class.
Nowakowski joined the 2020 class in late January, accepting a walk-on offer.
The 6-foot-4, 230-pound linebacker out of Marquette University High School joins a loaded linebacker class for the Badgers. He was not ranked by the major recruiting sites, but won the John Andersen Award as Wisconsin's top senior linebacker from Wissports.
Neenah specialist Jack Van Dyke orally committed to the Badgers in July 2019, but signed his NLI in February. He’ll be a preferred walk-on for the Badgers
He’s the fourth-ranked kicker and 20th-ranked punter in the country, per Kohl’s. Van Dyke, who stands 6-foot-5, made all eight of his field goal attempts as a senior and averaged 36.3 yards per punt while being named the second-team all-state kicker by The Associated Press.
Kodanko took a walk-on offer in September and was announced by the team in February.
Hailing from Green Bay, the 6-foot-3, 280-pound offensive lineman was a first-team all-state pick by the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association. His brother, Riki, played for UW from 2010-12.
Gengler orally committed to the Badgers in July 2019 before officially becoming a walk-on in February.
The 6-foot-3, 206-pound inside linebacker is listed as a two-star recruit by Rivals. The Delavan product was the defensive player of the year in the Southern Lakes conference and honorable mention all-state as a senior.
A standout at Milwaukee Riverside, Williams joins the Badgers as a walk-on defensive back.
Listed at 5-foot-9 and 171 pounds, Williams won the Jim Leonhard Award from Wissports as the state's top senior defensive back, and was a two-time first-team all-state selection by the WFCA.
Gavin Meyers, a punter out of Oshkosh, committed to the Badgers in late March.
Meyers
The punter from Lourdes Academy is rated as a five-star prospect by Kohl’s Kicking. He’s ranked as the No. 18 punter in the class, and earned an invitation to play in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl this winter.
Meyers was twice selected to all-state teams by the WFCA, earning honorable mention accolades both times.
Meyers, who stands 6-foot and weighs 170 pounds, had offers from Iowa and North Dakota State.
Committed!!!🔴⚪ #OnWisconsin @TJMeyers16 @KohlsKicking @Coach_Radke @tmehlhaff10 pic.twitter.com/cXGwrx8Ry4
— Gavin Meyers (@GJMeyers16) March 25, 2020
Verona’s Haakon Anderson made it official he was staying home in early April.
The 6-foot-2 wide receiver tweeted he would be joining the University of Wisconsin football program, accepting a walk-on offer. Anderson played multiple positions for the Wildcats, including tight end, H-back, running back and defensive back.
As a senior, Anderson tallied 45 rushes for 693 yards and nine touchdowns to go with 28 catches for 442 yards and five scores.
He was an honorable mention all-state selection by the Wisconsin AP and invited to play the WFCA all-star game. He was a three-time first-team All-Big Eight pick in his career.
Feeling right at Home...Committed #BadgerBoiz20 pic.twitter.com/a1TcAUPbkt
— Haakon Anderson (@Haakon_Anderson) April 4, 2020
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In the days leading up to the start of the University of Wisconsin’s spring football practice on March 26, State Journal beat reporter Jason G…
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Wisconsin State Journal reporter Jim Polzin breaks down the matchup between the Wisconsin Badgers and South Florida Bulls in their season open…
Get ready for the 2019 college football season with Jim Polzin's breakdown of the four Big Ten teams not on the Wisconsin Badgers' regular sea…
Wisconsin recruit Loyal Crawford ran for more than 300 yards and five touchdowns as Eau Claire Memorial won 62-44 over La Crosse Central.
Will Clemson and Alabama continue to rule college football?
Prepare for kick off of the University of Wisconsin's football season on Friday night against the South Florida Bulls with the Wisconsin State…
Jonathan Taylor was in top form in the University of Wisconsin's season opener, finishing with 183 total yards and four touchdowns as the Badg…
From former Badgers players and other NFL stars, to Wisconsin fans and national media outlets, social media was buzzing Friday night with reac…
Wisconsin State Journal reporter Jim Polzin asked Badgers fans on Twitter what they thought of No. 19 Wisconsin's 49-0 win over the South Flor…
Wisconsin State Journal reporter Jim Polzin breaks down the matchup between the No. 17 Wisconsin Badgers and the Central Michigan Chippewas on…
As the 2019 NFL regular season kicks off, see which former University of Wisconsin players are in the league.
Wisconsin State Journal photographer Steve Apps captured all the action as the 13th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers defeated the 11th-ranked Michigan…
Wisconsin State Journal reporter Jim Polzin asked Badgers fans on Twitter what they thought of No. 13 Wisconsin's 35-14 win over the No. 11 Mi…
Wisconsin State Journal photographer Steve Apps captured all the action from Camp Randall Stadium as the No. 8 Wisconsin Badgers defeated the …
Wisconsin State Journal reporter Jim Polzin asked Badgers fans on Twitter what they thought of No. 8 Wisconsin's 24-15 win over the Northweste…
Wisconsin State Journal photographer Steve Apps captured all the action as the No. 8 Wisconsin Badgers shut out the Kent State Golden Flashes,…
Wisconsin State Journal photographer Steve Apps captured all the action as the 8th-ranked University of Wisconsin football team rolled over th…
Wisconsin State Journal reporter Jim Polzin asked Badgers fans on Twitter what they thought of No. 8 Wisconsin's 38-0 win over the Michigan St…
The sixth-ranked University of Wisconsin football team had its hopes of an undefeated season shattered Saturday when the unranked Illinois Fig…
The 13th-ranked University of Wisconsin football team struggled to get going on offense as the third-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes cruised to a 3…
Following a 38-7 loss to the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, the Badgers (6-2, 3-2 Big Ten) fell five spots to No. 18 in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll.
They were the game changers. The 1993 Wisconsin Badgers football team is widely considered to be the squad that established the University of …
State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew breaks down UW's matchup against the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
A week's worth of stories on the University of Wisconsin football team leading up to Saturday's game against the Cornhuskers.
State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew breaks down the No. 14 University of Wisconsin football team's matchup with Purdue.
Wisconsin State Journal photographer John Hart captured all the action from Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday as the No. 14 Wisconsin Badgers d…
State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew breaks down each phase of UW's matchup against Minnesota.