With Wisconsin sitting on eight commitments early in the 2018 class, BadgerBlitz.com takes a look at what's left to accomplish in the current cycle.
PROJECTED SCHOLARSHIP DISTRIBUTION | DEPTH CHART | SWEET 16: MARCH EDITION |
QUARTERBACK
How many will they take? Wisconsin is expected to take one, possibly two quarterbacks in the 2018 class.
Who do they already have? The Badgers have a commitment from three-star Ben Bryant
Scholarships seniors: Zero
What's next? With Wisconsin's string of offers this winter, the writing on the wall would indicate Paul Chryst's desire to take two quarterbacks in this cycle. There's still a long way to go, but that (two) would put the Badgers at six scholarship signal callers in the summer of 2018. With long-time priority target Artur Sitkowski now committed to Miami, the attention turns to Chase Wolf and Carter Bradley, both of whom have offers from UW. Look for each to visit this month.
RUNNING BACK
How many will they take? Wisconsin is expected to take one tailback in the 2018 class.
Who do they already have? The Badgers do not have a commitment from a projected running back.
Scholarships seniors: Fullback Austin Ramesh
What's next? Wisconsin has a very nice stable of backs currently on campus, a group that will get even stronger when 2017 signee Jonathan Taylor arrives this summer. That said, it's likely position coach John Settle will once again look to take one elite tailback in 2018. Tavion Thomas, a punishing runner from Ohio, is a name to watch early, but Christian Turner (has Wisconsin in his top 8), Jahmir Smith (visited in March), Chris Curry, Mychale Salahuddin and Elijah Collins are all worth watching as well.
WIDE RECEIVERS
How many will they take? Wisconsin is expected to take two wide receivers in the 2018 class.
Who do they already have? The Badgers do not have a commitment from a projected wide receiver.
Scholarships seniors: George Rushing, Jazz Peavy
What's next? After signing four wide outs in February, we expect that number to divide in half in 2018. Dallas Craddieth, Julian Major and Meechi Harris are high on Wisconsin early in the process, but the staff currently has 30-plus scholarships out at the position. In an ideal world, position coach Ted Gilmore, who has been active in Texas recently with offers out to Jalen Preston, Drue Jackson, Jaylen Waddle, Miles Battle, Carson Schleker, Chase Van Wagoner and Erik Ezukanma, would take one vertical threat on the outside to pair with an inside slot receiver. Someone to keep a close eye on is Aron Cruickshank, who has UW atop his list along with Ohio State and Michigan.
