What you need to know about Wisconsin football's 2022 recruiting class

Badgers receivers coach Alvis Whitted has had success with bigger WRs in the past, and he's looking to beef up UW's wide outs.  

Badgers linebacker Leo Chenal, cornerback Faion Hicks and nose tackle Keeanu Benton offer thoughts on their futures. 

Collin Wilder's injury occurred on his only play of the Badgers' loss at Minnesota. 

Topics include the lack of running backs in the Badgers' 2022 class, in-state stars still available and more. 

After not having a full-time recruiting staff for six months, Badgers football coach Paul Chryst said he plans to have one in place in February. 

When UW football recruits put pen to paper Wednesday and lock in their commitment to the program, the Badgers coaching staff will be more responsible for those players’ decisions than ever.

Badgers senior safety Collin Wilder won't be able to play against Arizona State later this month and finishes his UW career with 81 tackles and 16 passes defended. 

Five of the top 15 in-state players signed with the Badgers on Wednesday. Here’s why coaches say it was “harder for us” to recruit in-state talent this year.

Isaac Hamm, a four-star defensive lineman, became the 14th scholarship member of the Badgers' 2022 recruiting class on Wednesday. 

Badgers senior guard Josh Seltzner called his All-American and All-Big Ten season a "perfect ending" to his career. 

State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and BadgerBlitz senior writer Jake Kocorowski get together on Zoom to discuss Wisconsin football’s 2022 recruiting class.

Paul Chryst discusses why he believes the Badgers haven't had players sit out of bowl games. 

After recovering from a torn Achilles, redshirt freshman defensive end James Thompson has been one of the Wisconsin football team's stars of bowl-prep practices.

The Badgers' freshman receiver found his way to the field after working through early adversity. Now he's being praised for what he can bring to the team. 

The Badgers' second-highest-rated recruit of all time details how he improved his game this season without being in the two-deep.

Redshirt freshman linebacker Jordan Turner has already shown play-making ability for the Badgers, and he could be a starter next season. 

Most commonly called "Big Tree", the Badgers junior has a number of nicknames used by teammates and coaches — and can pinpoint who’s calling for him depending on which one they use.

Vito Calvaruso tallied an 85.1% touchback rate at Arkansas in 2021. 

Injuries, opt-outs and COVID-19 absences have both the Badgers and Sun Devils missing some important players. 

With a strong arm and poise in the pocket, Badgers freshman quarterback Deacon Hill has made believers out of starters on Wisconsin's defense who practiced against him this season.

Malinda Sanborn set a hardworking, loving example for Badgers inside linebacker Jack Sanborn and his two brothers. A look at how she impacted one of Wisconsin's defensive stars.

The 5-foot-10 defensive back from Miami became a regular starter as a redshirt freshman in 2018 and went on to play in 44 games (39 starts) at UW. 

Justin Clark was with Toledo for six seasons before announcing Monday he was transferring to UW. 

Carson Hinzman, a four-star offensive lineman, is the third of the state's five highest-rated players to not choose the Badgers in the 2022 class.

The Big Ten will release an updated version of the 2022 football schedule to adjust home dates in series that were affected by the COVID-adjusted 2020 season.

Two changes in game locations were known, but a tweak in the schedule could help the Badgers down the stretch of the season. 

Senior cornerback Jay Shaw and freshman wide receiver Keontez Lewis both announced their transfers to UW on Tuesday. Shaw has played in 43 college games, while Lewis saw action in 11 games last year. 

The Badgers are adding a third experienced cornerback from the transfer portal, with former Kentucky starter Cedrick Dort Jr. set to join UW. Dort Jr. played in 44 games over five years with the Wildcats. 

What can he bring to the Badgers offense and what will his role be aplus other questions about Bobby Engram, UW's offensive coordinator target.

The hiring and compensation of a new Badgers offensive coordinator is being approved at a meeting Friday. State Journal sources indicate NFL assistant Bobby Engram is UW coach Paul Chryst's pick.

Batavia (Illinois) inside linebacker Tyler Jansey tweeted his commitment to the Badgers on Friday. 

Bobby Engram was officially hired as Badgers football's offensive coordinator Friday evening, setting a new course for UW's offense. 

Wednesday could be a quiet signing day for the Wisconsin football program since most of its recruiting work already is done for the 2022 class.

Chris Brooks Jr., a 6-foot-3 wide out, took an official visit to Madison last weekend and that trip sealed his decision to commit to the Badgers.

Williams is transferring to Southern California, following his former coach Lincoln Riley from Oklahoma to the Trojans and ending a recruiting battle that included the Badgers.

Abbott departs UW after playing in 15 career games. The Badgers have added seven receivers to the position group this offseason. 

New Badgers offensive coordinator Bobby Engram discusses play calling, Caleb Williams rumors and the significance of being the first Black offensive coordinator at Wisconsin. 

Badgers alumni could sweep the NFL's offensive and defensive player of the year awards Thursday. 

Badgers junior Dean Engram is living a dream playing for his father and new offensive coordinator, Bobby Engram, while making the transition from cornerback to wide receiver.

Isaac Smith is the third Badgers wide receiver to transfer since the end of training camp last season. 

Bobby Engram's contract to be the Badgers' offensive coordinator runs for two years and features buyout clauses of $1 million. 

The Badgers football team will have a new kicker for the first time in three seasons. 

The move was announced Tuesday along with two other changes to Paul Chryst's coaching staff. Here are the details.

Edgewood's Cam Fane becomes the third walk-on wide receiver to join the Badgers' 2022 recruiting class.

The University of Wisconsin football program picked up its first commitment on the offensive side of the ball for its 2023 class with a lineman from Arizona.

The Wisconsin football team's safety room received a boost in depth with the commitment of a former Utah defensive back.

“They’re not doing much of anything," former Wisconsin AD Barry Alvarez said about the NCAA's guidance on NIL and boosters' involvement in recruiting. Here's what he had to say during a radio appearance Wednesday.

The Wisconsin football team picked up another commit from the state of Illinois in 2023, this time a defensive back.

Wisconsin picked up its second commitment for its 2023 class Friday evening, this one from a four-star running back.

The Wisconsin football program secured its third commitment from a high school player from Illinois, this time a 6-foot-3 defensive lineman.

Wisconsin continues its hot streak on the recruiting trail, receiving its first in-state commitment from running back Nate White.

Wisconsin football commit James Durand's high school coach compared him to a former Badgers great. Here's a closer look at the offensive lineman prospect.

Wisconsin's football recruiting has been on a roll in May. Meet the Badgers' third public commitment to the 2023 class, a versatile Illinois native who likely will play in the defensive secondary.

Last weekend kicked off a key recruiting stretch for the Wisconsin football program, with class of 2023 recruits making official visits. Here's why June is such an important month for the Badgers.

Parents of current Wisconsin football players give an inside look into what an official visit looks like for Badgers recruits.

Here are five things to know about White, his versatility in the offensive backfield at Rufus King International High School in Milwaukee and more.