The Woodlands, Texas

Notable: Ranked as a 2-star tight end by Rivals.com.....Listed as the 49th best tight end in the nation....Had 10 receptions for 120 yards last season....Is projected to play on the defensive line in college.

Quotable: "It's a nice place to be and I have a lot of family up there. I felt like I wanted to get away from home, away from what I'm used to and experience something new. I felt like it would be a good opportunity." - Mark Gorman.

Schools: Committed to Wisconsin over Kansas.

Warwick (R.I.) Bishop Henderson High School

Notable: One of the most highly regarded prep players in the nation by every scouting service....Gets the highest star ranking available from Prep Football Report.....Ranked as a 4-star All-American by Rivals.com and listed as the 7th best running back in the country.....Has tremendous speed and terrific football instincts.....Plays safety, cornerback and running back in high school and says he's open to any of those positions in college.

Quotable: "William has unlimited potential....He's a compact back with tremendous moves and great balance." - Prep Football Report.

Schools: Committed to Boston College.

Vorhees (N.J.) Eastern Regional High School

Notable: Listed as a 3-star All-American by Rivals.com......Ranked as the 46th best safety in the nation.

Quotable: "Football wise, and the stadium, the way the crowd got into it, I loved it. It was just tremendous. And then walking out of the tunnel was just great. We were walking out, and everybody is cheering you on and everything. I just got the feeling that this is a great football town. Everybody gets behind the football team and I like that. - Lance Evans on his visit to Madison.

Schools: Committed to Virginia.

Toledo (Ohio) Scott High School

Notable: Ranked as 3-Star All-American by Rivals.com....Listed as the nation's No. 25 defensive back by Rivals....Was a standout performer at the Michigan summer camp and was offered by the Wolverines....Has a great combination of size and speed.

Quotable: "It was just like being in my hometown. I felt really comfortable there. Wisconsin has a big lead now." - Willis Barringer.

Schools: Notre Dame, Michigan, Wisconsin, Wake Forest and Georgia Tech.

Chicago Mount Carmel High School

Notable: Ranked as the 41st best receiver by Rivals.com.....Is a 3-star All-American by Prep Football Report.....Considered a great athlete who is a track star and has a 30-inch vertical jump.....Comes from a very successful high school program.

Quotable: "Plays for a run-oriented powerhouse. If given the chance he could be a national recruit since he possesses good height, excellent speed and tremendous leaping ability." - Prep Football Report.

Schools: Committed to Wisconsin over Nebraska, Illinois and South Carolina. 

Garfield Heights (Ohio) High School

Notable: Big, fast and strong all describes the bruising Edgerson....Ranked as a 4-star All-American by Prep Football Report......Rivals has Edgerson listed as the 13th best fullback in the nation....Runs 11.0 in the 100-meter dash and 4.45 in the 40.....Rushed for 1,859 yards last season and led his team to a 7-3 record. He scored 22 touchdowns.

Quotable: "Another blaster with blazing speed and outstanding strength. Has a surprising burst of speed for a 215-pounder and can run through tackles." - Prep Football Report.

Schools: Still committed to South Carolina.

Fort Collins (Colorado) High School

Notable: Can play fullback, linebacker or defensive end in college.....Wisconsin is recruiting him as a defensive end....Missed most of his junior year with a broken leg....Son of former Notre Dame center Tim Monty and brother of former Badger Pete Monty.

Quotable: "He runs well, is very strong and extremely competitive. Loves to mix it up and stop the run." - Prep Football Report.

Schools: Committed to Wisconsin. 

St. Louis Hazelwood East High School

Notable: One of several players from Hazelwood East that has gotten Division I scholarship offers.....From the same high school as Scott Starks and former Badger Jamar Fletcher....Rushed for more than 1,000 yards and had 14 touchdowns last season.....Also a kick returner.

Schools: Gave a verbal commitment to Wisconsin.

Ankey (Iowa) High School

Notable: A 1st team All-State kicker as a junior and senior....Ranked as the No. 7 kicker in the nation by Rivals.com....He hit a 54-yard field goal in a game and has connected from more than 60 yards in practice.

Quotable: "I liked the fact that if I go there, that I would start all four years. I was impressed by everything. Madison is an old town, but it is so clean." - Kyle Schlicher.

Schools: Committed to Iowa.

Minneapolis Holy Angels High School

Notable: The top-ranked quarterback in Minnesota.....Rated as the 22nd best quarterback by Rivals.com.....

Quotable: "I had kind of known for a while, and I kind of wanted to wait it out to see if I had any other options, but I've always liked Wisconsin. I didn't want to drag it on any longer when I decided that was where I was going to play." - John Stocco.

Schools: Committed to Wisconsin.

Medford (NJ) Lenape High School

Notable: In a deep year for running backs in New Jersey, Watkins is one of the very best.....Ranked as a 4-star All-American by Rivals.com.....Ranked as the 20th best running back by Rivals.com....Rushed for more than 1,000 yards during each of the last two years.....Could also play linebacker in college.

Quotable: "(Watkins) is very quick to the hole and runs much bigger than his size would indicate. He can break tackles and can run very well between the tackles." - Prep Football Report.

Schools: Due to Darrell Wilson dismissal Watkins will now open up the recruiting process. He is no longer a Badger commitment, but will still consider Wisconsin.

St. Louis Hazelwood East High School

Notable: From same high school that produced Badgers Jamar Fletcher and Scott Starks.....A very explosive player athletically who runs a 4.4 in the 40.....He's been timed at 10.8 in the 100-meters and was part of Hazelwood's relay team that won a state championship.....Listed as a 3-star regional All-American by Prep Football Report....Also one of the state's top punt and kickoff returners.

Quotable: "On film he shows good balance, agility and explosive speed. He can also make people miss while running the ball." - Prep Football Report.

Schools: Committed to Wisconsin over Illinois and Michigan State.

Chicago Hubbard High School

Notable: One of the top ranked linebackers in the nation.....Ranked as the 24th best linebacker by Rivals.com.....A 4-star All-American by Prep Football Report.....A very athletic linebacker who runs a 4.5 in the 40 yard dash.

Quotable: "(Reggie) can play the run as well as anyone in the Midwest. He's very instinctive and super quick to the ball" - Prep Football Report.

Schools: Committed to Wisconsin.

Los Angeles Cathedral High School

Notable: Son of former Oakland Raider safety Mike Davis Sr., Davis played cornerback in high school, but was being considered as a safety/outside linebacker walk-on prospect for Wisconsin.

Schools: Committed to Arizona State.

Malta (Montana) High School

Notable: One of the nation's premiere kickers, Roberts owns the Montana state records for number of field goals and point-after attempts.

Quotable: "Oklahoma wants me to come in and kick right away as a true freshman. I looked hard at Wisconsin and Northwestern, but all of the people in Oklahoma and the environment there was perfect for me." -- Josh Roberts

Schools: Committed to Oklahoma.

Bloomington (MN) Jefferson High School

Notable: Rivals lists Sykora as a 3-star recruit, after a season in which he caught nearly 30 passes. His brother, David, is a defensive tackle at Minnesota. Wisconsin is looking at him as a walk-on prospect.

Schools: Considering Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin and Wyoming, but doesn't have an offer from any of those schools.

Carrollton (Texas) Creekview High School

Notable: Ranked as a 4-star All-American by Prep Football Report.....Ranked as a 3-star All-American by Rivals.com.....Listed as the 35th best defensive back in the nation....A very athletic player who runs a reported 4.4 in the 40.....Also returns kicks.

Quotable: "He is very fluid in his movements and gets an outstanding break on the ball. He's also very effective when coming up to stop the run." - Prep Football Report.

Schools: Did not have a good visit to Madison, will decide between Ohio State and Maryland.

Palm Beach (FL.) Dwyer High School

Notable: White runs a 4.4 40-yard dash, and has great leaping ability. A track specialist, White has long jumped 22 feet, six inches.

Quotable: "I'm still having fun with this, and learning about the process. I'm not going to rush it." - Brandon White

Schools: Considering many schools, including offers from Memphis, So. Miss, Marshall, Iowa and Kansas State.

Chicago (IL.) Carver High School

Notable: One of the top receivers in the Midwest, Avant is a 4-star Rivals recruit that finished the season with 960 yards and 12 touchdowns, with six interceptions on defense. 

He runs a 4.4 40-yard dash.

Quotable: "(My Wisconsin official visit) was fine. I liked the players. The school is nice. I still have Tennessee Jan. 11, but I might not make it to January. Michigan and Wisconsin are tied for the lead. I might decide before January." - Jason Avant

Schools: Picked Michigan.

Los Angeles Dorsey High School

Notable: Binns is a 3-star receiver that caught 30 passes for more than 450 yards and nine touchdowns last season, while not giving up a single touchdown pass all season. He is being recruited for track as well, as he runs a 4.4 and a 10.63 100-meter dash. 

Quotable: "I probably had 10 passes completed on me this year. But nothing deep. (Steve) Smith caught a 16-yarder on me in the championship game, but it deflected off my hands. I should have intercepted it." - Marcus Binns

Schools: Loved his visit to Wisconsin, but will also make trips to USC (Jan. 11) and San Jose State (Jan. 18).

Irving (Texas) Nimitz High School

Notable: Had amassed 3,700 yards and 42 touchdowns before blowing out his knee as a senior....Played both running back and corner back in high school.

Quotable: "I'm a breakaway back, but for me to breakaway, the majority of the time I can either fake someone and get away from them, or I can run them over." - Phillip Fuller.

Schools: Committed to Wisconsin.

Manlius (NY) Fayetteville-Manlius High School

Notable: Goode is a speedy, explosive linebacker prospect that chose Wisconsin over Syracuse in a tough decision. Goode is a track athlete with nearly 4.5 speed. He ran an 11.5 in the 100 meters last season.

Quotable: "If I can play freshman year, I'll play freshman year. If they want to save me for another year, they save me for another year. It's truly up to the coaches. I just want to play." - Elliot Goode

Schools: Committed to Wisconsin.

Mauston (WI) High School

Notable: Committed before his senior season...also an accomplished wrestler, and has played high school baseball, tennis and track & field...prospective education major has a 3.9 grade point average.

Quotable: "Wisconsin overall has everything I wanted. The academic area is just outstanding, and the different parts of the education you can get, so many majors, minors and so forth. And it's a great football tradition too. That's two things that go together and makes me want to go to school there and play football for them." - Randy Gyllin

Schools: Committed to Wisconsin

Elizabeth (NJ) High School

Notable: A 3-star running back, Halsey finished his season with 1,300 yards and 24 touchdowns...Committed to Georgia one week before visiting Madison...Plays for one of the top-ranked high schools in the nation.

Quotable: "Wisconsin recruits Jersey kids hard, and they allow them to come in there and get a chance to play and make a name for themselves. Guys from Jersey have been going over to Wisconsin and ripping it up." - Ibrahim Halsey

Schools: Committed to Illinois.

Inglewood (California) High School

Notable: Ranked as the 20th best offensive tackle by Rivals.com.....Has a massive frame and is reportedly athletic for his size....Some schools are recruiting Jackson as a defensive tackle.

Quotable: ""I'm more of a West Coast guy, but I'm going to look at everything that comes my way." - Keith Jackson.

Schools: Oregon leads.

Tyler (Texas) John Tyler High School

Notable: One of the top linebackers in Texas....Ranked as the 36th best linebacker in the nation by Rivals.com.....Known for his explosive speed.

Quotable: ""I know (Wisconsin) didn't have a great year this year, but they are always one of the top teams in the country." - Pagitte McGee.

Schools: Wisconsin, Oklahoma State and TCU have all offered. Also getting interest from Texas, Purdue and Michigan State.

St. Louis Hazelwood East High School

Notable: Coming from the same high school as Jamar Fletcher and Scott Starks, the Badgers were hoping to land what most observers recognize as the top cornerback in the state of Missouri...Ray is rated as a 2-star recruit by Rivals.

Quotable: "Illinois was my first visit, and I've liked them for a while. I went down there and felt really comfortable. I got along with the players and coaches really good." - Darnell Ray 

Schools: Committed to Illinois.

Chicago Hales-Franciscan High School

Notable: A 3-star running back, Smith finished with 1,450 yards and 15 touchdowns rushing this season, leading his team to a playoff berth for the first time in three decades...Wisconsin offered Smith when he participated in its summer camp June 15

Quotable: "Wisconsin (was) the first to offer me. That really boosted my confidence, to let me know that I can play in the Big Ten. I knew that I could, but that helped me out even more. I appreciated that they felt so strongly about my talent." - Dwayne Smith 

Schools: Committed to Wisconsin.

Whitefish Bay (WI) High School

Notable: Rushed for 2,019 yards and 40 touchdowns this season...considered one of the top tailbacks in the Midwest, but wasn't as highly recruited because he's not yet qualified...posted the fasted 40-time (4.45) at Purdue's summer camp in 2001...lettered four seasons, rushing for 600 yards as a freshman.

Quotable: "He was very rarely was ever tackled by one man. It constantly took two men to take him down. So he's not just a sprinter, where you get his jersey and you drag him down. You never saw him get dragged down. He has phenomenal balance and power. He's a pretty special running back." - Whitefish Bay Coach Joe Wieland

Schools: Committed to Wisconsin.

Lake Charles (LA) Barbe High School

Notable: Vincent is ranked the No. 3 tailback in the nation according to Rivals...Made a soft commitment to LSU before making his visit to Wisconsin...Finished with 2,400 yards and 35 touchdowns in a standout senior season.

Quotable: "Wisconsin has great tradition running the ball. I just want to take (a visit there). This recruiting stuff is something that only happens once in a lifetime." - Justin Vincent

Schools: Still committed to LSU.

Erie (Pa.) Mercyhurst High School

Notable: A 3-star safety by Rivals.com…..List as the No. 57 safety in the nation.

Quotable: "With Mike Echols graduating at boundary corner, (Wisconsin) wants me at that position. But I’m probably going to play anywhere I go."

Schools: Will choose between Syracuse, Iowa and Wisconsin.

Joliet (IL) Catholic High School

Notable: A 4-Star back, Zwierzynski rushed for 2,300 yards this season...Turned a lot of heads with his junior campaign, helping Joliet win the state title with an undefeated 14-0 season, rushing for 2,073 yards, 29 touchdowns and averaging 7.9 yards per carry.

Quotable: "It was a good time. The campus is big and there's a lot of people. You can meet a lot of people there." - J.R. Zwierzynski on his official visit

Schools: Penn State leads Wisconsin, Notre Dame and Boston College.

Arlington (TX) Lamar High School

Notable: Is being recruited to run track as well, and plans to participate in both sports...A standout athlete in the 100 and 200 meters...Has not yet received an offer from Wisconsin...Had 25 catches for 260 yards and two touchdowns during his senior season.

Quotable: "I kind of know where I want to go, but then I really don't. (Wisconsin) was my first official visit, so I need to go visit the other campuses and see what it's like there." - Jeremy Wariner 

Schools: Considering Texas Tech, TCU, Baylor and Oregon, but could choose Wisconsin if extended an offer. 

Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School

Notable: Finished his senior seasons with 72 tackles and four sacks, while leading an offensive line that helped running back Andrew Johnson gain 1,700 yards...Chose Wisconsin over offers from Akron and Ohio...Named to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review's "Terrific 25."

Schools: Committed to Wisconsin.