Wisconsin makes a good first impression on 2024 TE Brycen Coleman
Wisconsin set the bar high for Brycen Coleman, who took his first recruiting visit to UW earlier this fall.
A 6-foot-5, 185-pound sophomore from Stephen Decatur High School in Maryland, Coleman was on campus for the Badgers' 35-28 win Nebraska on Nov. 20.
"The city of Madison is beautiful," Coleman told BadgerBlitz.com. "It’s an amazing city right on the water and we loved seeing the capitol. When we got there to the visit we were set up in the recruiting tents and everyone was very respectful. I met Coach (Billy) Lewis and Coach (Mickey) Turner, and those guys were really nice. You’re invited there because they know that you can play, but when they get you there for a visit they try to get to know you as a person.
"I think they also did a great job of showing us everything Wisconsin has to offer. We saw the weight room and training stuff, and I thought that was amazing. They really have everything you could want or need in there. During the game, I really loved how they ran their offense and that they are a pro-style team. The first play on special teams and they take the ball all the way to the house - that was really cool to see. After that, Jump Around was a great thing to be a part of as well. It was a great visit."
The early connection to Wisconsin started with Lewis, who is currently listed as a graduate assistant for the Badgers. Turner, who serves as UW's tight ends coach, also works the East Coast on the recruiting front.
"Coach Lewis said he went to Queen Anne’s and his dad is still around here," Coleman said. "I guess his dad saw one of our games when we played them, so I think that’s how Wisconsin found out about me.
"I had a chance to say hello to Coach Turner before the game and then I saw him after. He talked to me about what they look at with kids my age. He talked about my film and what he saw in me and why they liked me. He said they liked my size and my length right away, and I checked those boxes. I definitely think they liked what they saw in person."
Still very early in the process, Coleman, who had 47 receptions for 695 yards and nine touchdowns as a sophomore, likely projects to tight end at the next level. He's hoping to showcase his skillset to multiple schools this summer during camp.
"We were watching the tight ends at Wisconsin and they are massive," Coleman said. "My goal is just to gain weight and if I end up there (tight end), that’s great. But at the end of the day, I’ll play wherever they need me to. I just want to get on the field, and playing in the Big Ten would be great.
"Duke, Maryland and Florida have also shown interest so far. I don't have any other visits set up right now, but I’m hoping for a really packed summer so I can show all these schools what I’m able to do."
In the 2024 class, Wisconsin has extended early offers to quarterback CJ Carr (Saline, MI) and defensive lineman David Stone (Del City, OK).
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