Over the next two weeks, BadgerBlitz.com will be bringing you snapshots for each recruited position, covering the targets who are legitimate prospects on Wisconsin's board in the 2022 class. We will discuss the candidates who are most interested in the Badgers, as well as those who are considered long shots to commit to UW.
As always, this is just a snapshot in time and things remain fluid. Additional offered targets will appear over the next few months and some recruits will inevitably choose other colleges.
Today, we continue with a look at the defensive linemen.
QUICK BREAKDOWN
Garrett Rand, Isaiahh Loudermilk and Matt Henningsen return as a nice trio at end. But the Badgers would benefit from having a fourth option enter the rotation, with Isaiah Mullens the most likely candidate. On the inside, Bryson Williams missed the final stretch of the 2019 season due to injury. But true freshman Keeanu Benton (13 games, six starts, 12 tackles and two sacks) played very well in his place. Fellow 2019 signee Gio Paez was also listed as a nose guard on the spring roster. Overall, this should be one of the stronger units on the 2020 roster. In the 2021 class, UW has a commitment from Michael Jarvis, a versatile prospect who could play in multiple techniques along the defensive line. In-state end Isaac Hamm is a top target for the staff in 2022.
OFFERED TARGETS
A first-team all-conference selection in 2019, Isaac Hamm picked up offers from Iowa and Wisconsin during the live contact period this past winter. Minnesota, Purdue and Penn State followed suit this off-season.
"I've been working hard and I'm waiting for this year so I can prove something," Hamm told BadgerBlitz.com. "I would say that I want to play this football season, whether that's in the spring or the fall, and then maybe make a decision. My timeline will depend on when we have our season. If this lasts really long and visits aren't an option for me, that could affect things. But I've always been looking forward to taking those visits and learning about all those schools a bit more."
