With a recruiting eye on the future, BadgerBlitz.com takes a look at 18 juniors in the 2018 in-state class to keep an eye.

The following are listed in no particular order; any stats used are courtesy of wissports.net.

Offer: Northern Illinois; interest from Wisconsin, Iowa State, Iowa, Michigan State, Northwestern and Syracuse

Cliff notes: An all-state performer in 2016, CJ Goetz led Catholic Memorial to an undefeated season and Division 3 state title as a junior. Wisconsin is showing very strong interest and it wouldn't be surprising to see the Badgers offer at some point in 2017.

2016 Stats: 103 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, six sacks and one interception

Offers: Wisconsin and Syracuse

Cliff notes: Reggie Jennings was the first in-state junior to receive an offer from Wisconsin prior the start of the 2016 season. Syracuse has since entered the race, but it's expected that the Badgers secure his commitment at some point during Jennings' recruitment.

2016 stats: 73 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss and six sacks

Committed to: Wisconsin

Cliff notes: After picking up an offer from position coach Jim Leonhard after his camp performance this summer, Trent Ingalls, an all-state performer, committed to the Badgers this fall.

2016 stats: 73 total tackles, three interceptions

Committed to: Iowa

Cliff notes: Homestead outside linebacker Mike Bruner was the first prospect in the 2018 in-state class to make a commitment when the pledged to the Hawkeyes this fall.

2016 stats: 29 total tackles, 10 tackles for loss and three sacks

Offers from: Northern Illinois and Iowa State; interest from Wisconsin, Iowa and Western Michigan

Cliff notes: Part of Kimberly's undefeated and Division 1 state title team, Boyd Dietzen just recently picked up his first two offers from Northern Illinois and Iowa State. Listed as a defensive end, Dietzen, the first cousin of Wisconsin offensive lineman Jon Dietzen, could also play tight end at the next level.

2016 stats: 56 total tackles, 10 tackles for loss and 15 sacks