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: Defensive end Kellen Lindstrom
Offers: Arkansas, California, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Purdue, Stanford, Tennessee and Wisconsin, among others
Previous Rank: N/A
The Word: Kellen Lindstrom was offered by the Badgers this fall, a scholarship that was reaffirmed by the new staff this winter. The unranked edge talent from Missouri has been one of the hottest prospects on the recruiting front over the last handful of weeks. He will visit Wisconsin this weekend.
No. 15: Outside linebacker Thomas Heiberger
Offers: North Dakota State, South Dakota State, Vanderbilt, Washington and Wisconsin
Previous Rank: N/A
The Word: Thomas Heiberger was on Wisconsin's radar under the previous coaching staff and it appears he will remain a top target under Luke Fickell. The Badgers offered during their junior day last weekend; Vanderbilt and Washington followed suit earlier this week.
