The Wisconsin Badgers have seen their fair share of hits and misses in the 2026 class, but none were bigger than the commitments of four-stars Jayden Petit and Amari Latimer last month.
Petit, a 6’4, 200-pound wide receiver from Florida, had been heavily recruited across the country, with schools like Oklahoma and Missouri pushing at the end. Ultimately, he ended up with the Badgers after two visits in June, solidifying a strong inaugural class for new wide receivers coach Jordan Reid.
Latimer, on the other hand, was arguably Wisconsin’s top target, regardless of position. The Badgers seemed behind the 8-ball months ago for the talented running back from the state of Georgia, especially given his hefty offer list.