Below is the first look at what a perfect recruiting class could look like for Wisconsin in 2025. 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 desperately want. This is the best case scenario with players the Badgers have a legitimate chance with.
Twenty-three scholarship seniors are projected to graduate at the end of the 2024 season, but it's difficult to project how many spots will open up with a COVID year still available to veterans on the current roster.
QUARTERBACK (1)
Wisconsin's future at quarterback - at least on paper - appears to be pretty well set. But history has taught us that anything can happen with the transfer portal, decommitments and coaching movement, so it's usually not wise to look too far down the road.
As it stands right now, coordinator Phil Longo has a nice prospect in Landyn Locke, who is bigger and more athletic than his older brother, Braedyn Locke. He will almost certainly be the only quarterback Wisconsin takes in this cycle, though that could change if there's unexpected movement on the current roster. It also wouldn't be surprising to see some other Power 5 programs make a run at Locke this winter and spring.
Others considered: N/A
RUNNING BACK (1)
Taking one scholarship running back makes sense after signing three in the 2024 class. Philadelphia native Isaiah West seems like the most realistic target this winter. The in-state Nittany Lions already have two four-star backs committed in Kiandrea Barker and Tiqwai Hayes, something that should work in Wisconsin's advantage.
Others considered: Chad Gasper, Bud Coombs, Byron Louis, Iverson Howard
