Where does Wisconsin’s 2026 recruiting class stand on defense?

The Wisconsin Badgers are kicking off their first major wave of official visits this weekend, as they’re set to host 16 prospects overall, comprised of several of their top targets across the board.

Wisconsin currently has seven commits in their 2026 class, lower than where they’ve been in previous years, but they are in a good spot to land top targets this summer.

We broke down where Wisconsin stands on offense earlier this week. Now, let’s turn to the defensive side of the ball for the 2026 class.

Defensive Line

Wisconsin’s defensive line recruiting has taken a few hits in this cycle. After initially appearing as favorites for three-star Jake Johnson, they lost out to USC when Max Stienecker…