The Wisconsin Badgers are a finalist for 2026 four-star outside linebacker Jackson Samuels-Ford, he announced on Tuesday.
Ford, a native of Pennsylvania, is down to Wisconsin, Ohio State, Penn State, and Michigan in a loaded race for the outside linebacker. He visited each of the four schools over the past four weekends.
Ford will announce his commitment on Friday, having completed his official visits and evaluated his opportunities.
Wisconsin got a visit from the four-star back during the weekend of May 31st, hoping to make a strong early impression. Ford then headed to Penn State, his hometown school, before visiting Ohio State and Michigan over the last two weekends.