Wisconsin's in-state countdown: No. 41-45
Wisconsin's 2018 in-state class doesn't feature a four-star prospect, but the group is extremely deep with over 19 Division 1 commitments as of July 2.
As we count down the days before the start of the 2017 high school football season, BadgerBlitz.com ranks the top seniors in the state, continuing with prospects 41 through 45.
No. 45 - Offensive lineman Ryan Possley
Offers from: St. Cloud State | Interest from: Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota State, North Dakota and Illinois State, among others
The word: An all-conference pick as a junior, offensive lineman Ryan Possley paved the way for Iowa running back commit Herny Geil last fall. Possley has an early offer from St. Cloud State and has also taken visits to Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota State and North Dakota this spring and summer.
No. 44 - Wide receiver CJ Siegel
Committed to: North Dakota
The word: An all-state honorable mention basketball player who averaged over 17 points per game last winter, CJ Siegel decided to end his recruitment early when he committed to North Dakota to play football in late June. Last fall, Siegel had 39 receptions for 743 yards and 12 touchdowns en route to earning WFCA all-state honorable mention honors.
No. 43 - Linebacker Troy Nachtigal
Offers: Army
The word: The younger brother of current Army linebacker James Nachtigal, Fort Atkinson senior Troy Nachtigal picked up an offer from the Black Knights in June. Last fall, Nachtigal had 50 total tackles and 2.5 sacks.
No. 42 - Quarterback Alec Ogden
Offers: Minnesota State-Mankato | Interest: North Dakota State, Central Michigan, Western Michigan, Ball State, Wisconsin and Northern Illinois
The word: At 6 foot-3 and 180 pounds, Alec Ogden has good size to play quarterback at the next level. As a junior, the WFCA all-state honorable mention selection passed for over 3,000 yards with 36 touchdowns and just three interceptions. He also helped Monona Grove reach the Division 2 state title game in Madison.
No. 41 - Linebacker Mike Timm
Offers: North Dakota, Cornell, Minnesota-Duluth, Northern Michigan, Bemidji State and Northwest Missouri State
The word: As a junior, projected inside linebacker Mike Timm recorded 137 tackles for Kettle Moraine. He was a second-team all-conference in the Classic 8, arguably the most competitive league in the state. North Dakota came in with a scholarship on June 9.