WISCONSIN FOOTBALL 3 takeaways from Wisconsin football landing their first in-state recruit Colten Bartholomew Jun 1, 2025 Jun 1, 2025 Updated Jun 25, 2025 × Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save University of Wisconsin football fans can take a breath.kAm%96 q2586CD 7:?2==J 92G6 =2?565 2 9@>6\DE2E6 DE2?5@FE :? E96:C a_ae C64CF:E:?8 4=2DD]k^AmkA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^32586C6IEC2]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^4hfba`66\dbc`\c264\253a\2ef37a_6a5faQmb E2<62H2JD 7C@> (:D4@?D:? 7@@E32== 255:?8 b\DE2C 5676?D:G6 =:?6>2? E@ a_ae C64CF:E:?8 4=2DDk^2mk^AmkAmpAA=6E@? }@CE9 =:?6324<6C q6? 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E96 4=2DD 29625 @7 9:> 2?5 =:<6=J DE2CE6CD r9C:DE:2? p==:68C@ 2?5 %24<6EE rFCE:D 9@=5:?8 6=:8:3:=:EJ :? a_ae]k^AmkAm(:D4@?D:?’D 5676?D:G6 7C@?E AFED 2 8@@5 2>@F?E @7 C6DA@?D:3:=:EJ @? x{qD 2?5 E96 DE277’D C64CF:E:?8 C67=64ED 9@H :>A@CE2?E E96 q2586CD 36=:6G6 E96 A@D:E:@? :D]k^Am Get to know members of Wisconsin football's 2026 recruiting class Benjamin Novak — Offensive line Star ranking: 3Hometown: Merrillville, Indiana × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAmkDEC@?8mw:89 D49@@=k^DEC@?8mi p?5C62?k^AmkAmkDEC@?8mw6:89E[ H6:89Ek^DEC@?8mi e\e[ b`_k^AmkAmkDEC@?8mr@>>:E 52E6k^DEC@?8mi ~4E] f[ a_ack^AmkAmkDEC@?8m}@E6k^DEC@?8mi p 42>A 2?5 >F=E:A=6 G:D:ED :? k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^32586C6IEC2]4@>^DA@CED^7@@E32==^C64CF:E:?8^H:D4@?D:?\7@@E32==\C64CF:E:?8\36?;2>:?\?@G2<\4@>>:E>6?E^2CE:4=60ag_db44_\gd_d\``67\3e4h\h3_f2`5a_2c5]9E>=Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<QmDF>>6C a_ac =65 E@ }@G2<k^2m 364@>:?8 E96 7:CDE @776?D:G6 =:?6>2? :? E96 4=2DD] k^Am Tayshon Bardo — Wide receiver Star ranking: 3Hometown: Mishawaka, Indiana × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. 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Please enable it in your browser settings. kAmkDEC@?8mw:89 D49@@=k^DEC@?8mi $EC66ED3@C@k^AmkAmkDEC@?8mw6:89E[ H6:89Ek^DEC@?8mi e\b[ ah_k^AmkAmkDEC@?8mr@>>:E 52E6k^DEC@?8mi yF?6 `[ a_adk^AmkAmkDEC@?8m}@E6k^DEC@?8mi $4@EE 3642>6 E96 7:CDE 4@>>:E @77 @7 E96 q2586CD 7:CDE >2;@C @77:4:2= G:D:E H66<6?5 @7 E96 DF>>6C]k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^32586C6IEC2]4@>^DA@CED^7@@E32==^b\E2<62H2JD\2D\H:D4@?D:?\7@@E32==\255D\2\b\DE2C\=:?6324<6C\E@\a_ae\C64CF:E:?8\4=2DD^2CE:4=60hhd`7d3b\`356\cahe\3_2a\eaae25fb7d7_]9E>=Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qmk^2mk^Am Ben Wenzel — Inside linebacker Star ranking: 3Hometown: Appleton, Wis. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAmkDEC@?8mw:89 D49@@=k^DEC@?8mi pAA=6E@? }@CE9k^AmkAmkDEC@?8mw6:89E[ H6:89Ek^DEC@?8mi e\b[ a`dk^AmkAmkDEC@?8mr@>>:E 52E6k^DEC@?8mi yF?6 `[ a_adk^AmkAmkDEC@?8m}@E6k^DEC@?8mi (6?K6= H2D E96 7:CDE :?\DE2E6 C64CF:E E@ 4@>>:E E@ E96 4=2DD 27E6C 2? @776C :? |2J BF:4<=J C@==65 :?E@ E96 7:CDE @77:4:2= G:D:E H66<6?5] k^Am Djidjou Bah — Defensive lineman Star ranking: 3Hometown: Germantown, TennesseeÂ × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAmkDEC@?8mw:89 D49@@=k^DEC@?8mi v6C>2?E@H?k^AmkAmkDEC@?8mw6:89E[ H6:89Ek^DEC@?8mi e\b[ aebk^AmkAmkDEC@?8mr@>>:E 52E6k^DEC@?8mi yF?6 `[ a_adk^AmkAmkDEC@?8m}@E6k^DEC@?8mi q29 3F>A65 FA 9:D EC:A E@ (:D4@?D:? E@ >2<6 :E 9:D 7:CDE @77:4:2= G:D:E @7 E96 DF>>6C 2?5 >256 9:D A=6586 H9:=6 @? 42>AFD] k^Am Jack Sievers — Tight end Star ranking: 3Hometown: Everett, Washington × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAmkDEC@?8mw:89 D49@@=k^DEC@?8mi pC493:D9@A |FCA9Jk^AmkAmkDEC@?8mw6:89E[ H6:89Ek^DEC@?8mi e\c[ aadk^AmkAmkDEC@?8mr@>>:E 52E6k^DEC@?8mi yF?6 a[ a_adk^AmkAmkDEC@?8m}@E6k^DEC@?8mi $:6G6CD H2D A2CE @7 E96 q2586CDV @A6?:?8 H66<6?5 @7 @77:4:2= G:D:E@CD 2?5 CF?D E96 `__\>6E6C 52D9 :? ;FDE @G6C `` D64@?5D] k^Am Jack Janda — Tight end Star ranking: 3Hometown: Orchard Lake, Michigan × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAmkDEC@?8mw:89 D49@@=k^DEC@?8mi s6EC@:E r2E9@=:4 r6?EC2= w:89 $49@@=k^AmkAmkDEC@?8mw6:89E[ H6:89Ek^DEC@?8mi e\c[ ac_k^AmkAmkDEC@?8mr@>>:E 52E6k^DEC@?8mi yF?6 c[ a_adk^AmkAmkDEC@?8m}@E6k^DEC@?8mi y2?52kDA2?m 925 >@C6 E92? ad D49@=2CD9:A @776CD 7C@> !@H6C u@FC 2?5 vC@FA @7 u:G6 AC@8C2>D E92E :?4=F565 |:2>:[ |:49:82?[ ~C68@? 2?5 (2D9:?8E@?]k^DA2?mk^Am Zachary Taylor — Safety Star ranking: 3Hometown: Fulshear, Texas × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAmkDEC@?8mw:89 D49@@=k^DEC@?8mi z2EJ y@C52?k^AmkAmkDEC@?8mw6:89E[ H6:89Ek^DEC@?8mi e\_[ `gdk^AmkAmkDEC@?8mr@>>:E 52E6k^DEC@?8mi yF?6 `b[ a_adk^AmkAmkDEC@?8m}@E6k^DEC@?8mi %9:D DA665DE6C D276EJ CF?D E96 c_\J2C5 52D9 :? c]bh D64@?5Dk^Am Zion Legree — Wide receiver Star ranking: 3Hometown: Pensacola, Florida × This page requires Javascript. 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Please enable it in your browser settings. kAmkDEC@?8mw:89 D49@@=k^DEC@?8mi $E] y@9? }F6>2??k^AmkAmkDEC@?8mw6:89E[ H6:89Ek^DEC@?8mi e\c[ a`_k^AmkAmkDEC@?8mr@>>:E 52E6k^DEC@?8mi yF?6 ae[ a_adk^AmkAmkDEC@?8m}@E6k^DEC@?8mi !6E:E 3642>6 E96 7:CDE 7@FC\DE2C C646:G6C[ A6C acf$A@CED r@>A@D:E6[ E@ 4@>>:E E@ (:D4@?D:? D:?46 a_`f] k^Am Amari Latimer — running back Star ranking: 4Hometown: Tyrone, Georgia × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAmkDEC@?8mw:89 D49@@=k^DEC@?8mi $2?5J rC66<k^AmkAmkDEC@?8mw6:89E[ H6:89Ek^DEC@?8mi e\_[ a`dk^AmkAmkDEC@?8mr@>>:E 52E6k^DEC@?8mi yF?6 ag[ a_adk^AmkAmkDEC@?8m}@E6k^DEC@?8mi k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^32586C6IEC2]4@>^DA@CED^7@@E32==^C64CF:E:?8^b\E2<62H2JD\7C@>\H:D4@?D:?\7@@E32==\=2?5:?8\2\D@F89E\27E6C\c\DE2C\CF??:?8\324<^2CE:4=60a362444d\3ebe\cfd2\25dd\c`c_7a_6bde7]9E>=Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm{2E:>6C H:== ;@:?k^2m 9:D 3C@E96C[ v6:>6C6[ @? E96 q2586CD C@DE6C] v6:>6C6 {2E:>6C xx :D 2 ;F?:@C 4@C?6C324< H9@ EC2?D76CC65 7C@> y24<D@?G:==6 $E2E6]k^Am Amari Latimer — running back Star ranking: 4Hometown: Tyrone, Georgia × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAmkDEC@?8mw:89 D49@@=k^DEC@?8mi $2?5J rC66<k^AmkAmkDEC@?8mw6:89E[ H6:89Ek^DEC@?8mi e\_[ a`dk^AmkAmkDEC@?8mr@>>:E 52E6k^DEC@?8mi yF?6 ag[ a_adk^AmkAmkDEC@?8m}@E6k^DEC@?8mi k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^32586C6IEC2]4@>^DA@CED^7@@E32==^C64CF:E:?8^b\E2<62H2JD\7C@>\H:D4@?D:?\7@@E32==\=2?5:?8\2\D@F89E\27E6C\c\DE2C\CF??:?8\324<^2CE:4=60a362444d\3ebe\cfd2\25dd\c`c_7a_6bde7]9E>=Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm{2E:>6C H:== ;@:?k^2m 9:D 3C@E96C[ v6:>6C6[ @? E96 q2586CD C@DE6C] v6:>6C6 {2E:>6C xx :D 2 ;F?:@C 4@C?6C324< H9@ EC2?D76CC65 7C@> y24<D@?G:==6 $E2E6]k^Am Dononvan Dunmore — Cornerback Star ranking: 3Hometown: Clovis, California × This page requires Javascript. 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Please enable it in your browser settings. kAmkDEC@?8mw:89 D49@@=k^DEC@?8mi $@FE9 v:3D@?k^AmkAmkDEC@?8mw6:89E[ H6:89Ek^DEC@?8mi e\d[ ae_k^AmkAmkDEC@?8mr@>>:E 52E6k^DEC@?8mi ~4E] `a[ a_adk^AmkAmkDEC@?8m}@E6k^DEC@?8mi k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^32586C6IEC2]4@>^DA@CED^7@@E32==^b\E2<62H2JD\7C@>\H:D4@?D:?\=2?5:?8\b\DE2C\6586\5676?56C^2CE:4=604h2ehgae\eh76\ch_e\3e7d\a72af3fd4672]9E>=Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qmv225 H2D 4@>>:EE65 E@ &r{pk^2m 367@C6 @A6?:?8 9:D C64CF:E>6?E 7@==@H:?8 E96 7:C:?8 @7 s6$92F? u@DE6C] k^Am Qwantavius Wiggins — running back Star ranking: 3Hometown: Fairburn, Georgia × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. 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Please enable it in your browser settings. kAmkDEC@?8mw:89 D49@@=k^DEC@?8mi pC=:?8E@?k^AmkAmkDEC@?8mw6:89E[ H6:89Ek^DEC@?8mi e\e[ agdk^AmkAmkDEC@?8mr@>>:E 52E6k^DEC@?8mi }@G] ae[ a_adk^AmkAmkDEC@?8m}@E6k^DEC@?8mi q6<<6?9F:D H2D 4@>>:EE65 E@ q@DE@? r@==686 367@C6 E96 q2586CD >256 2 =2E6 AFD9 2?5 7=:AA65 9:> 2 H66< 367@C6 E96 62C=J D:8?:?8 A6C:@5] k^Am Brady Bekkenhuis — Offensive lineman Star ranking: 4 in 247Sports Composite, 3 on 247Sports and On3Hometown: Arlington, Massachusetts × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAmkDEC@?8mw:89 D49@@=k^DEC@?8mi pC=:?8E@?k^AmkAmkDEC@?8mw6:89E[ H6:89Ek^DEC@?8mi e\e[ agdk^AmkAmkDEC@?8mr@>>:E 52E6k^DEC@?8mi }@G] ae[ a_adk^AmkAmkDEC@?8m}@E6k^DEC@?8mi q6<<6?9F:D H2D 4@>>:EE65 E@ q@DE@? r@==686 367@C6 E96 q2586CD >256 2 =2E6 AFD9 2?5 7=:AA65 9:> 2 H66< 367@C6 E96 62C=J D:8?:?8 A6C:@5] k^Am Keeyshawn Tabuteau — Wide receiver Star ranking: 3Hometown: Chattanooga, Tennessee × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAmkDEC@?8mw:89 D49@@=k^DEC@?8mi |4r2==:6 $49@@=k^AmkAmkDEC@?8mw6:89E[ H6:89Ek^DEC@?8mi e\_[ `g_k^AmkAmkDEC@?8mr@>>:E 52E6k^DEC@?8mi s64] `[ a_adk^AmkAmkDEC@?8m}@E6k^DEC@?8mi %23FE62F H2D 2 =2E6 @776C 7C@> E96 q2586CD 2?5 2 =2E6\D62D@? AFD9 D64FC65 9:> ;FDE 367@C6 D:8?:?8 52J] k^Am Kah'ni Watts — Safety Star ranking: 3Hometown: Iowa Colony, Texas × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAmkDEC@?8mw:89 D49@@=k^DEC@?8mi x@H2 r@=@?Jk^AmkAmkDEC@?8mw6:89E[ H6:89Ek^DEC@?8mi e\a[ `f_k^AmkAmkDEC@?8mr@>>:E 52E6k^DEC@?8mi s64] c[ a_adk^AmkAmkDEC@?8m}@E6k^DEC@?8mi (2EED 7=:AA65 7C@> 9:D 4@>>:E>6?E E@ w@FDE@? 27E6C 2 =2E6 AFD9 3J E96 q2586CD] k^Am Locations Wisconsin Madison Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Wisconsin DL Charles Perkins on what makes the Badgers unique on and off the field 3 takeaways from Wisconsin football adding 3-star defensive lineman to 2026 recruiting class The first major official visit weekend of the summer quickly pay dividends with a commitment at a position of need for the Badgers. Here's wha… Kickoff times, TV networks revealed for Wisconsin football's 1st game at Alabama, 2 other matchups Details for the Badgers' season opener against Miami (Ohio), Week 2 matchup against Middle Tennessee and road test at Alabama were announced T… 'Nothing about the offense made sense': What a key preview says about Wisconsin football What an anonymous Big Ten assistant coach said about the Badgers' offensive transition and how Athlon Sports magazine sees Wisconsin football … Where Wisconsin football recruiting stands entering pivotal official visits A look at some big-time visitors, where the Badgers 2026 recruiting class stands, and why things are about to heat up. Wisconsin football to start 2026 season on special day at Lambeau Field The Badgers shifted the date of their season-opening clash with Notre Dame, a decision that will make for a unique day and setting for a colle… 3 takeaways as Wisconsin football adds a 3-star linebacker to 2026 recruiting class A versatile linebacker with experience on and off the ball becomes the Badgers seventh commitment in the Class of 2026. Wisconsin football adds transfer portal receiver with big-play prowess The Badgers had two receivers leave in the transfer portal this spring, but added one Wednesday that's proven he can provide explosiveness. Success of Wisconsin football's defense this fall rides on shift in philosophy, mindset A deep dive into the differences in personnel, alignment and philosophy of the Badgers' defensive front after a dreadful 2024 season. Plans call for Camp Randall Stadium upgrade to be installed using helicopter An equipment update later this month will provide a more even lighting coverage in the stadium for Wisconsin football night games. Brewers extend win streak to 7 games with victory over Philadelphia Jake Bauers knocked in a pair of runs off the bench, and Milwaukee earned its second consecutive series sweep on the road. 3 takeaways from Wisconsin landing a priority 3-star defensive line recruit The Badgers secured a commitment from a second defensive lineman on Sunday. Here's what to know about the 10th player to join Wisconsin's 2026… Wisconsin loses 3-star recruit to rising SEC program The Badgers had a strong weekend of recruiting, but saw an intriguing future piece of the defense flip his commitment Monday. Wisconsin fills hole in recruiting class with 3-star tight end The Badgers converted another official visitor from the weekend into a commitment Monday night. Here's what to know about their 3-star tight end. Wisconsin football's biggest offseason acquisition isn't quite done yet A look at the contract situation of Badgers offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes, plus salary updates on DC Mike Tressel, new hires and more. Wisconsin lands second 3-star tight end for 2026 recruiting class The Badgers secured a commitment from another three-star tight end, marking five official visitors to commit to the program this week. NCAA hits Wisconsin football with penalties for recruiting violations Phone calls made in the spring of 2023 caused Wisconsin athletics' first major NCAA violation since 2001. Here's what you need to know. Why Wisconsin AD Chris McIntosh won't tip his plan for revenue sharing In a one-on-one with BadgerExtra, Wisconsin's top athletic administrator discussed the implications of the House settlement on Wisconsin's dep… 3 takeaways from Wisconsin football landing 3-star safety recruit The Badgers are up to a dozen recruits in the 2026 recruiting class. Learn more about a speedy safety addition here. 3 takeaways from Wisconsin football landing 4-star receiver from Florida A speedy receiver who once was committed to Ole Miss became the latest Class of 2026 recruit for Wisconsin on Sunday. Here's what to know. Former Wisconsin football player dies at 20 in South Dakota The Milwaukee native, who transferred to South Dakota State in January, turned 20 earlier this month. 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3 takeaways from Wisconsin football adding 3-star defensive lineman to 2026 recruiting class The first major official visit weekend of the summer quickly pay dividends with a commitment at a position of need for the Badgers. Here's wha…
Kickoff times, TV networks revealed for Wisconsin football's 1st game at Alabama, 2 other matchups Details for the Badgers' season opener against Miami (Ohio), Week 2 matchup against Middle Tennessee and road test at Alabama were announced T…
'Nothing about the offense made sense': What a key preview says about Wisconsin football What an anonymous Big Ten assistant coach said about the Badgers' offensive transition and how Athlon Sports magazine sees Wisconsin football …
Where Wisconsin football recruiting stands entering pivotal official visits A look at some big-time visitors, where the Badgers 2026 recruiting class stands, and why things are about to heat up.Â
Wisconsin football to start 2026 season on special day at Lambeau Field The Badgers shifted the date of their season-opening clash with Notre Dame, a decision that will make for a unique day and setting for a colle…
3 takeaways as Wisconsin football adds a 3-star linebacker to 2026 recruiting class A versatile linebacker with experience on and off the ball becomes the Badgers seventh commitment in the Class of 2026.Â
Wisconsin football adds transfer portal receiver with big-play prowess The Badgers had two receivers leave in the transfer portal this spring, but added one Wednesday that's proven he can provide explosiveness.
Success of Wisconsin football's defense this fall rides on shift in philosophy, mindset A deep dive into the differences in personnel, alignment and philosophy of the Badgers' defensive front after a dreadful 2024 season.Â
Plans call for Camp Randall Stadium upgrade to be installed using helicopter An equipment update later this month will provide a more even lighting coverage in the stadium for Wisconsin football night games.
Brewers extend win streak to 7 games with victory over Philadelphia Jake Bauers knocked in a pair of runs off the bench, and Milwaukee earned its second consecutive series sweep on the road.
3 takeaways from Wisconsin landing a priority 3-star defensive line recruit The Badgers secured a commitment from a second defensive lineman on Sunday. Here's what to know about the 10th player to join Wisconsin's 2026…
Wisconsin loses 3-star recruit to rising SEC program The Badgers had a strong weekend of recruiting, but saw an intriguing future piece of the defense flip his commitment Monday.Â
Wisconsin fills hole in recruiting class with 3-star tight end The Badgers converted another official visitor from the weekend into a commitment Monday night. Here's what to know about their 3-star tight end.Â
Wisconsin football's biggest offseason acquisition isn't quite done yet A look at the contract situation of Badgers offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes, plus salary updates on DC Mike Tressel, new hires and more.Â
Wisconsin lands second 3-star tight end for 2026 recruiting class The Badgers secured a commitment from another three-star tight end, marking five official visitors to commit to the program this week.Â
NCAA hits Wisconsin football with penalties for recruiting violations Phone calls made in the spring of 2023 caused Wisconsin athletics' first major NCAA violation since 2001. Here's what you need to know.Â
Why Wisconsin AD Chris McIntosh won't tip his plan for revenue sharing In a one-on-one with BadgerExtra, Wisconsin's top athletic administrator discussed the implications of the House settlement on Wisconsin's dep…
3 takeaways from Wisconsin football landing 3-star safety recruit The Badgers are up to a dozen recruits in the 2026 recruiting class. Learn more about a speedy safety addition here.Â
3 takeaways from Wisconsin football landing 4-star receiver from Florida A speedy receiver who once was committed to Ole Miss became the latest Class of 2026 recruit for Wisconsin on Sunday. Here's what to know.Â
Former Wisconsin football player dies at 20 in South Dakota The Milwaukee native, who transferred to South Dakota State in January, turned 20 earlier this month.
