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.
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No. 16: Linebacker Phil Picciotti
Offers: Miami (FL), Michigan, Michigan State, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Penn State, USC, Virginia and Wisconsin, among others
Previous Rank: N/A
The Word: Penn State and Notre Dame are currently considered the frontrunners in Phil Piccotti's recruit, but Wisconsin will get a crack at the Rivals250 prospect on April 22. The Badgers already have a commitment from projected inside linebacker Tyler Jansey in the 2023 class.
No. 15: Safety Damon Walters
Offers: Boston College, Cincinnati, Duke, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Northwestern, Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Wisconsin, among others
Previous Rank: N/A
The Word: After offering Damon Walters earlier this winter, Wisconsin is working to get the three-star prospect on campus this spring. The Badgers recruited his older brother, Justin Walters, in the 2021 class before he eventually signed with Notre Dame.
"I'm still looking at getting out to make some visit this spring," Damon Walters told Rivals.com. "I don't have any dates set but I'm going to start doing that very soon. I still want to get up to Wisconsin for a spring visit. I'm also going to make my way to Illinois along with Missouri and maybe a few other schools."
