Waunakee's McCoy Smith Leads Badgers' In-State Recruiting Surge

18/11/2025 1 min
Waunakee's McCoy Smith Leads Badgers' In-State Recruiting Surge

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The Wisconsin Badgers football program is making strides in in-state recruiting, with several top high school players from the 2025 class committing to the team. This includes Defensive Player of the Year McCoy Smith, a preferred walk-on, and three-star scholarship athlete Ben Wenzel, ranked among the top twenty-five linebackers nationally. Other commitments include Aiden Dirksen and Brady Melum, both of whom accepted preferred walk-on offers. The Badgers are also actively pursuing other in-state targets, signaling a renewed focus on keeping local talent within the state.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.