
Phil Steele’s 2026 Badgers Forecast: A Mixed Bag of Rankings and Expectations
Phil Steele’s 2026 Badgers preview predicts a bottom‑third Big Ten finish, but the article challenges the ranking, highlighting key offensive and defensive prospects.
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Phil Steele’s 2026 Badgers preview predicts a bottom‑third Big Ten finish, but the article challenges the ranking, highlighting key offensive and defensive prospects.

Korz Loken, a four-star tight end commit for the University of Wisconsin’s 2027 class, attended the Badgers’ last summer camp, working directly with position coach Nate Letton and expressing excitement about competing alongside 175 high school standouts.

Jack Tabbert, a highly touted interior offensive lineman, announced his commitment to the University of Wisconsin after flipping from North Dakota State, highlighting a recruiting strategy that prioritizes in‑state prospects for the 2027 class.

Within 24 hours of attending Wisconsin’s Big Man Showcase, Jack Tabbert received a scholarship offer and pledged to the Badgers, leaving his verbal commitment to North Dakota State behind.

The Badgers have secured 21 verbal commitments, including interior lineman Jack Tabbert, and are courting four‑star recruit Alijah Shaw as they aim to rebound from a 4‑8 season.

Jack Tabbert commits to Wisconsin after flipping from North Dakota State, adding depth to the Badgers' interior line and keeping the program in the mix for top recruit Alijah Shaw.

The University of Wisconsin’s football program opened its doors to four future offensive linemen, offering a first glimpse of college‑level technique under veteran coaches.

Wisconsin is assembling one of the nation's top 2027 recruiting classes, driven by offensive line coach Eric Mateos, who has risen to the No. 9 recruiter spot and locked in several homegrown talents.