The Badgers have landed their 11th transfer of the portal period, securing a commitment from a former four-star cornerback on Monday.
According to Evan Flood and On3 Sports, Florida State cornerback Cai Bates has committed to Wisconsin. The 6-foot-2 defensive back will have three years of eligibility remaining.
Badgers add four-star recruit looking for a fresh start
Bates is a former four-star recruit, and was the No. 14 corner in the 2024 class. He was also a top-100 player and the fourth-highest rated recruit for the Seminoles that year. He had offers from nearly every top team in the country including Alabama, Ohio State, LSU and more.