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: Wide receiver Quanell X Farrakhan Jr.
Offers: Alabama. Arkansas, Auburn, Georgia, Michigan, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Wisconsin, among others.
Previous Rank: N/A
The Word: Quanell Farrakhan, a four-star receiver from Texas, is expected to get his first look at Wisconsin next weekend for UW's junior day. The Rivals250 prospect played this past season with 2024 signee Mabrey Mettauer.
No. 15: Defensive tackle Abu Tarawallie
Offers: Wisconsin, Iowa State, Kansas, Michigan State Minnesota, Oklahoma and Penn State.
Previous Rank: N/A
The Word: Abu Tarawallie, a three-star prospect from Heritage Christian Academy in Minnesota, visited Wisconsin twice this fall for game-day trips. Coordinator Mike Tressel offered during a stop at his school this month.
"After the first visit, I spoke to Coach (Greg) Scruggs and he said he really liked me as a football player," Tarawallie told BadgerBlitz.com. "But more importantly, they really liked me as a person, as well as my attitude and my respect for them. I also love Coach Tressel. Every time I'm with him it's a lot of fun and we're always cracking jokes. I really like him and Coach Scruggs, and I can't wait to meet Coach (Luke) Fickell.
