It’s early, oh so early. But Wisconsin’s 2019 recruiting class could be historic.
Never mind that the Badgers rank third nationally in the 2019 rankings. That’s a number that won’t hold. Instead, focus on who Wisconsin already has committed and the history the group is poised to make.
Since 2002, Wisconsin has never singed more than a quartet of four-star prospects. Thus far in 2019, the Badgers already have four four-star prospects committed. Consider, too, that in that time period Wisconsin’s never had a class finish better than 30th overall. Right now, the Badgers are on pace to potentially ink their first top 25 class in program history.
“Coming off a big season definitely helps,” four-star tight end and Wisconsin commit Hayden Rucci told 247Sports. “Coach Chryst and company are doing a hell of a job recruiting. I know a big part of my decision was the recruits that were already committed. We have a great group of guys right now, and we’re looking to add some more.”
Rucci, a Pennsylvania native, committed to Wisconsin last week. Before he pulled the trigger, the Badgers already held pledges from four-star QB Graham Mertz (Kansas), four-star offensive tackle Joe Tippmann (Indiana) and Brown, who hails from Minnesota. That’s not to sell Wisconsin’s other commits short; all four are them are fringe four-star prospects in the industry-generated 247Sports Composite, and safety Bryson Shaw (Maryland) and athlete Nolan Groulx (North Carolina) are rated as four-star prospects by 247Sports. Offensive tackle Logan Brown, the nation’s No. 41 overall recruit in the 247Sports Composite, would be the second-highest ranked prospect the Badgers have ever signed.