The Sweet 16 ranking is based on a combination of three factors: position need, interest in Wisconsin and talent level.

Note: All quotes used in this report are from the Rivals.com network.

Offers: Clemson, Louisville, Michigan State, Minnesota, North Carolina State, Syracuse, South Florida and Wisconsin, among others

Previous Rank: N/A

The Word: After visiting unofficially in late October, four-star cornerback Marquis Williams named Wisconsin his leader. There's still a very long way to go, but his current standing with the Badgers gives Williams' the No. 1 spot in the first Sweet 16 for the 2018 class.

"They (Wisconsin) are leading, hands down," Williams told BadgerBlitz.com. "It was love as soon as I stepped in the building.

"My relationship with coach (Jim) Leonhard is amazing. Coach Leonhard is a guy that I'll love to play for. He keeps it real and he loves his guys. He'll get you ready for the next level, so our bond is like a son to father bond."

Offers: Wisconsin, Syracuse

Previous Rank: N/A

The Word: Reggie Jennings was the first in-state prospect in the 2018 class to pick up an offer from Paul Chryst and Wisconsin. An all-state player as a junior, Jennings recently picked up an offer from Syracuse but the Brookfield Central standout could be closing in on a commitment to UW.

Offers: Iowa State, Kentucky, Mississippi State, Pittsburgh, South Florida, Rutgers, West Virginia and Wisconsin, among others

Previous Rank: N/A

The Word: Assistant coach Inoke Breckterfield has made four-star outside linebacker Andrew Chatfield a huge target in the 2018 class. There's still a long way to go and the Florida standout will likely pick up more offers, but the Badgers are currently positioned well in Chatfield's recruitment.

"Wisconsin really likes me as that outside linebacker or defensive end-type," Chatfield told BadgerBlitz.com. "They think I'm really versatile and love how I can move from position to position.

"They want me to play on the edge and get to the quarterback."