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.
No. 16: Inside linebacker Christian Pierce
Offers: Illinois, Iowa, Louisville, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio State, Texas and Wisconsin, among others
Previous Rank: N/A
The Word: Rivals250 linebacker Christian Pierce visited Wisconsin in late March and is expected to return to campus this fall when UW hosts Ohio State. The Badgers held a commitment from his older brother, Roderick Pierce, before he flipped to Michigan in the 2023 class.
No. 15: Outside linebacker Kamden Laudenslager
Offers: Minnesota, North Carolina, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Tennessee, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, West Virginia and Wisconsin, among others
Previous Rank: 15
The Word: A projected outside linebacker, Kamden Laudenslager spent a weekend in Madison this spring. The three-star talent from Maryland is expected to return to Wisconsin this fall for a game at Camp Randall. Penn State, Maryland and North Carolina are also near the top of Laudenslager's list early on.
