The University of Wisconsin’s football program is gearing up for its signature recruiting showcase, the Bucky BBQ, which will bring the 2028 class onto the Badgers’ radar this weekend.
Coaches have billed the event as a chance to evaluate the state’s premier prospects, including the top two prep players in Wisconsin and a handful of national standouts.
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Among the expected attendees is a five‑star recruit who ranks among the nation’s elite, alongside eight four‑star athletes who have already drawn attention from programs coast to coast.
The Badgers will also host an official visit from Pewaukee offensive lineman Jack Tabbert, a local talent who is set to experience the campus atmosphere firsthand.
While the spotlight will be on the headline names, the staff’s broader focus remains on a curated list of 2028 targets who could shape the next wave of commitments.
The guest list reads like a who’s who of high school football, featuring safety Kacey Allen from Chandler, Arizona, who holds offers from Ohio State, Alabama, Texas Tech and Tennessee, and offensive lineman Nick Anderson, a four‑star prospect from Pennsylvania with Wisconsin among his suitors.
Other notable names include receiver Corderro Bennett of Hammond, Indiana, who boasts 13 Division I offers, and Collin Burris, a three‑star lineman from Marysville, Ohio, who is considering the Badgers alongside Indiana.
The roster also stretches to Missouri, where linebacker Anthony Busby is weighing a Badgers offer, and to Florida’s IMG Academy, where edge rusher Jalanie George, a five‑star recruit, has expressed interest in Wisconsin.
Quarterback Matthew Lee from Chicago’s Loyola Academy, a three‑star prospect with commitments on the table from Kansas State and Minnesota, adds a playmaking dimension to the mix.
The Badgers’ recent history shows a pattern of landing eight pledges in the 2027 class after official visits, a trend that fuels optimism that the 2028 haul could be equally impactful.
If the weekend unfolds as anticipated, the Bucky BBQ may not only solidify relationships with top in‑state talent but also reinforce Wisconsin’s reputation as a destination for elite athletes seeking both academic and athletic excellence.