Ben Kenney
June 2, 2024 10:49 am CT
The Wisconsin Badgers are off to a red-hot start to the month of June after the first official weekend.
The program has already landed two commitments from its visitors: four-star OT Logan Powell and three-star CB Rukeem Stroud. The two bring the Badgers’ class of 2025 to 13 commitments at this early stage in the month.
Related:Big Ten football class of 2025 recruiting rankings entering June
Head coach Luke Fickell and his staff are working to replicate a fantastic 2024 cycle that saw the program finish in the nation’s top 25 with a blue-chip ratio of 50%. Fickell’s 2025 group does not boast the same ratio of four-star recruits, but it is holding strong in the national ranking.
With June now underway and the class of 2025 recruiting cycle set to dominate headlines, here is where Wisconsin now sits in the 247Sports national ranking after the additions of Powell and Stroud:
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman celebrates at the 90th annual Sun Bowl game against Oregon State on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at El Paso, Texas. Credit: GABY VELASQUEZ/ EL PASO TIMES-USA TODAY NETWORK
Blue-Chip Players:12
Commits:21
Average Player Rating:91.01
Total Points:264.56
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Ohio State Buckeyes
Oct 21, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running backs coach Tony Alford, head coach Ryan Day and offensive line coach Justin Frye signal from the sideline during the NCAA football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium.
Blue-Chip Players:12 (three five-stars)
Commits:12
Average Player Rating:94.85
Total Points:244.58
Get more (Ohio State) news, analysis, and opinions onBuckeyes Wire
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Oklahoma Sooners
Dec 28, 2023; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables looks on in the second half against the Arizona Wildcats at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports
Blue-Chip Players:9
Commits:15
Average Player Rating:90.35
Total Points:224.45
Get more (Oklahoma) news, analysis, and opinions onSooners Wire
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USC Trojans
USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) talks with USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley during the first half of the game against No. 6 Oregon Ducks on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. Credit: Abigail Dollins-USA TODAY NETWORK
Blue-Chip Players:5 (two five-stars)
Commits:12
Average Player Rating:92.30
Total Points:221.64
Get more (USC) news, analysis, and opinions onTrojans Wire
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LSU Tigers
Jan 1, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly and quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) talk on the podium after the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at the Reliaquest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports
Blue-Chip Players:10 (two five-stars)
Commits:11
Average Player Rating:93.81
Total Points:221.01
Get more (LSU) news, analysis, and opinions onLSU Wire
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Clemson Tigers
Sep 30, 2023; Syracuse, New York, USA; Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney reacts in the fourth quarter against Syracuse at JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports
Blue-Chip Players:9
Commits:11
Average Player Rating:93.36
Total Points:217.55
Get more (Clemson) news, analysis, and opinions onClemson Wire
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Texas A&M Aggies
Jul 21, 2022; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke head coach Mike Elko talks to the media during the second day of ACC Media Days at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte, NC. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Blue-Chip Players:10
Commits:13
Average Player Rating: 91.18
Total Points:217.46
Get more (Texas A&M) news, analysis, and opinions onAggies Wire
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Alabama Crimson Tide
Jan 13, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; The University of Alabama introduced new head football coach Kalen DeBoer with a press conference at Bryant-Denny Stadium. DeBoer speaks during the press conference. Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News-USA TODAY NETWORK
Blue-Chip Players:9 (one five-star)
Commits:10
Average Player Rating:93.00
Total Points:199.13
Get more (Alabama) news, analysis, and opinions onRoll Tide Wire
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Penn State Nittany Lions
Dec 30, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin on the sidelines against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Blue-Chip Players:6
Commits:13
Average Player Rating:89.56
Total Points:199.00
Get more (Penn State) news, analysis, and opinions onNittany Lions Wire
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Auburn Tigers
Auburn Tigers football coach Hugh Freeze and athletic director John Cohen pose for photos during Freeze’s introduction at the Woltosz Football Performance Center in Auburn, Ala., on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022 Jake Crandall / USA TODAY NETWORK
Blue-Chip Players:8
Commits:11
Average Player Rating:91.12
Total Points:195.54
Get more (Auburn) news, analysis, and opinions onAuburn Wire
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Syracuse Orange
Dec 21, 2023; Boca Raton, FL, USA; Syracuse Orange quarterback Braden Davis (10) looks to pass the ball against the South Florida Bulls in the second quarter during the RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl at FAU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Blue-Chip Players:1
Commits:19
Average Player Rating:86.58
Total Points:194.04
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SMU Mustangs
Dec 2, 2023; New Orleans, LA, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs head coach Rhett Lashlee talks to his players on a time out against the Tulane Green Wave during the second half at Yulman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Blue-Chip Players:2
Commits:13
Average Player Rating: 88.43
Total Points:188.01
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Texas Longhorns
Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian greets wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) while warming up for the Sugar Bowl College Football Playoffsemifinals game against the Washington Huskies at the Caesars Superdome on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Credit: Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman-USA TODAY NETWORK
Blue-Chip Players:7
Commits:10
Average Player Rating: 91.25
Total Points:185.07
Get more (Texas) news, analysis, and opinions onLonghorns Wire
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Georgia Bulldogs
Dec 30, 2023; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart and running back Kendall Milton (2) react after the 2023 Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Blue-Chip Players:8 (one five-star)
Commits:9
Average Player Rating:92.88
Total Points:183.70
Get more (Georgia) news, analysis, and opinions onUGA Wire
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Wisconsin Badgers
MADISON, WISCONSIN – NOVEMBER 18: Luke Fickell head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers claps after a touchdown during the second quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Camp Randall Stadium on November 18, 2023 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
Blue-Chip Players:2
Commits:13
Average Player Rating: 87.98
Total Points:181.32
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Wake Forest Deamon Deacons
Nov 25, 2023; Syracuse, New York, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons head coach Dave Clawson jogs off the field prior to the game against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Blue-Chip Players:0
Commits:16
Average Player Rating: 86.34
Total Points:179.68
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TCU Horned Frogs
Nov 18, 2023; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs head coach Sonny Dykes during the game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Baylor Bears at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Blue-Chip Players:2
Commits:12
Average Player Rating: 88.40
Total Points:179.28
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Tennessee Volunteers
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel during preseason football practice held on UT’s campus on Monday, August 7, 2023. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel-USA TODAY NETWORK
Blue-Chip Players:4 (1 five-star)
Commits:10
Average Player Rating: 90.29
Total Points:175.96
Get more (Tennessee) news, analysis, and opinions onVols Wire
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Arizona State Sun Devils
Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham reacts to a play during the fourth quarter against Arizona at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Dec. 13, 2023. Credit: Michael Chow/The Republic-USA TODAY NETWORK
Blue-Chip Players:2
Commits:14
Average Player Rating: 87.07
Total Points:173.75
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Virginia Cavaliers
Nov 18, 2023; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers head coach Tony Elliott stands on the sidelines against the Duke Blue Devils during the second quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Blue-Chip Players:0
Commits:13
Average Player Rating: 86.39
Total Points:164.84
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