Okay, so you will not believe what just went down for Wisconsin football. Jalanie George, that insane four-star edge rusher everyone wanted? He officially committed to Coach Luke Fickell and the Badgers on October 1st, announcing it live on Rivals Youtube. This pickup is absolutely wild.
This 6-Foot-4 Monster Is Ready to Make a Difference
This dude, George, he’s a monster: 6-foot-4½ and 245 pounds. And he’s got that mentality, you know? He told everyone during the broadcast it was about a “true connection, a true build.” He sees himself “going there, building a network and just changing that place and becoming a difference, really making it a national team. We’re coming for it all.” That’s the kind of talk you want to hear from a top recruit.
And get this: Wisconsin wasn’t even among his six finalists back in May! They pulled off a massive comeback, snagging him over powerhouses like Miami (FL), Ohio State, Alabama, Texas, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Florida, USC, Indiana, Oregon, Auburn, and Washington. The kid received more than 40 offers! That’s just insane talent recognition right there, and a huge win for Fickell. George himself called it a “big relief, God’s blessing,” adding he’s going to “trust the process” and “build this relationship.”
Fickell’s Recruiting Class Is Absolutely Heating Up
This isn’t just a one-off, either. Fickell and his staff are absolutely crushing it, showing a real run of recruiting success in the ’27 and ’28 cycles. George is coming from Desert Edge High School in Goodyear, Arizona, which is already a Badgers pipeline. They got junior linebacker Jon Jon Kamara from there, plus 2027 commits Yahzeen Zion, a three-star defensive lineman, and Nathan Jones, a three-star linebacker.
George’s commitment just rocketed the Badgers’ 2028 class from No. 13 all the way to No. 6 nationally on 247sports. That site lists him as the No. 66 prospect in the class overall and the 12th-best at his position. Rivals ranks him even higher, 30th overall and fifth at his position. He’s the third piece of the 2028 puzzle, joining offensive lineman Brock Barrows from Missouri, who committed back on July 28, and three-star linebacker Cale Britt from Orlando, who announced July 15. This class is looking legit, and with George now in the mix, expect more eyes on Madison.
What’s Next for Wisconsin?
You can feel the energy building around the Wisconsin program with this kind of talent coming in. With a player like George joining the ranks, and Fickell consistently landing these kinds of guys, the Badgers are clearly building something special. They’re not messing around. Keep an eye on Madison; they are making moves that demand attention!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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