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Badgers add a former top-100 recruit looking for some redemption

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.