Wisconsin’s football program received a boost this week as Jack Tabbert, a 6‑5, 270‑pound interior offensive lineman from Pewaukee, announced his commitment to the Badgers, flipping his verbal pledge from North Dakota State.
Tabbert’s decision follows a standout junior season that earned him all‑conference honors and attracted scholarship offers from a diverse set of schools, including Florida Atlantic, Harvard, Yale, New Mexico, South Dakota and Central Michigan.
The Badgers’ 2027 recruiting class, already anchored by four‑star tackle Cole Reiter, four‑star Hunter Mallinger, three‑star Reece Mallinger and three‑star Ethan McIntosh, now gains a powerful interior presence.
Recruiting ripple effects
Coaches had been monitoring Tabbert throughout the summer, and after a weekend camp and visit they offered him a scholarship that he said felt like a perfect fit for his development.
Beyond Tabbert, Wisconsin is also actively pursuing four‑star prospect Alijah Shaw, who lists the Badgers and Arkansas among his top contenders as he narrows his choices.