The 2020 recruiting class, which is now up to 12 (announced) commitments, is a big opportunity for the Wisconsin coaching staff. The talent level inside the state is high - over 50 prospects currently have a Division 1 offer - and the Badgers are riding the momentum of a strong 2019 recruiting cycle.
Just 10 scholarship seniors are projected to graduate at the end of 2019, but there's a chance both Tyler Biadasz and Jonathan Taylor declare early for the NFL Draft. With that, the Badgers will be looking to add around 16 to 18 signees in this recruiting cycle.
Below is the seventh look at what the perfect class for Wisconsin could look like. A perfect class doesn't necessarily mean landing all the top players UW has offered. It is more realistic than that - it fills needs and gives fans the stars they so desperately want. This is the best case scenario with players the Badgers have a legitimate chance with.
Quarterback (0)
After missing on its top three targets - Max Johnson (LSU), Tyler Van Dyke (Miami) and Parker McQuarrie (UCLA) - Wisconsin is not expected to take a scholarship quarterback in this cycle. The last time that happened was 2011 when then-head coach Bret Bielema landed Joel Stave, a multi-year starter, as a preferred walk-on. With that, assistant coach Jon Budmayr will almost certainly look to add a preferred walk-on to help with the depth on the current roster.
Running back (1)
Coming off an official in June, Kevontre Bradford is likely Wisconsin's top option at tailback, but a recent offer from Ohio State could be a game-changer. The three-star prospect from Texas also has scholarships from Kansas State, LSU, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma State, TCU and USC, among others. Georgia athlete Len'Neth Whitehead, who included the Badgers in his top group this summer, is also an intriguing option. Should the Badgers miss on both, it wouldn't be surprising to see the staff pass on a tailback in 2020 with Jackson Acker and Loyal Crawford already committed in the following cycle.
Wide receivers (2)
