Newly-minted four-star OL Logan Powell commits to Wisconsin
Wisconsin's first official visit weekend started off with a bang on Saturday evening.
Logan Powell, a four-star offensive lineman from Arizona, announced his commitment to the Badgers while in Madison. The standout from Brophy Prep near Phoenix is pledge No. 12 for UW in the 2025 class.
"I definitely did see it as possibility that I would commit this weekend," Powell told BadgerBlitz.com. "I would say that all three of the schools I planned to visit (UW, Arizona and Alabama) were possibilities for me.
"I feel like I was blown away by what I saw in the offensive line room, the tradition with that group and the environment at Wisconsin. I also love how they develop their players, and the current guys on the team told me great things."
Powell, 6-foot-5 and 275 pounds, joins an offensive line class for Wisconsin that previously included projected tackles Michael Roeske and Cam Clark. Position coach and lead recruiter AJ Blazek will likely start Powell on the interior.
"Coach Blazek played a very big role in my commitment," Powell said. "We talked every day and he started that relationship with me as soon as he got to Wisconsin. He showed me a lot of great things about Wisconsin this weekend. I told Coach Blazek about my commitment and he was super fired up. He gave me a big hug and a big slap on the back.
"They project me to play guard or even center for them. I feel good about that because I feel like I can play all five spots, for sure."
During the course of his recruitment, Powell racked up no less than 25 offers. The Badgers pulled out a commitment before upcoming officials to Arizona (June 7) and Alabama (June 14). Florida State, Michigan, Oregon, Texas A&M, USC and Washington, among many others, also offered.
"I will not be taking those other officials," Powell said.
Freshman left tackle Kevin Heywood served as Powell's player host. He also spent a chunk of time with head coach Luke Fickell.
"He's a great guy and a future leader for that team," Powell said. "I really enjoyed my time with him. He showed me around schools and the campus was also beautiful. The new facilities are going to be phenomenal as well.
"With Coach Fickell, before I committed he told me find the best place that will develop me into the best player I can be. He said Wisconsin is not a transactional school and that they want to develop their program with high school kids. Coach Fickell is focused on developing the offensive line, and that’s important to me in order to get to next level."
Wisconsin will likely look for one more scholarship offensive lineman in the 2025 class. Nolan Davenport is currently on campus, with Hardy Watts (June 7), N-Kye Wynn (June 7) and Darrin Strey (June 14) also scheduled to take officials this month.
"It feels great to be committed," Powell said. "Super relieved and it takes a lot of stress off my back."
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