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: Offensive lineman Avery Gach
Offers: Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State, USC and Wisconsin, among others
Previous Rank: 16
The Word: Michigan will be tough to beat for four-star lineman Avery Gach. But the Badgers are in the thick of his recruitment after an unofficial visit this fall.
"Those two (Michigan and Wisconsin) and Ohio State," Gach said when asked what schools stand out in his recruitment. "I went as a fan to the Penn State and Michigan State game for my friends birthday and got to see those two teams play at Ford Field. That was pretty cool and Penn State balled. Some other schools that I keep in contact with a lot would be Georgia and USC. Georgia keeps producing lineman to the NFL and my visit there stuck out compared to some of my other visits. So, that was a big school that I'm interested in as well."
No. 15: Wide receiver Eugene Hilton Jr.
Top 6: Florida International, Kentucky, Miami (FL), Mississippi, Missouri and Wisconsin
Previous Rank: 9
The Word: Eugene Hilton Jr. came out with a top six in September, a group that included Wisconsin. The four-star prospect got his first look at UW when the Badgers hosted the Buckeyes.
No. 14: Defensive end Garrett Martin
Top 6: Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, Kansas State, Oregon and Wisconsin
Previous Rank: N/A
The Word: Wisconsin offered Garrett Martin during camp in June and hosted the three-star end for a game in October. He released a top six this fall that included the Badgers.
