Ben Kenney
May 24, 2024 12:37 pm CT
Wisconsin made a surprising late transfer portal splash with a commitment from former Stephen F. Austin defensive tackle Brandon Lane on Friday.
Lane’s transfer recruitment has been a roller coaster. The veteran defensive lineman committed to Michigan State on April 26, but decommitted on May 2. He committed to Louisville on May 20 before flipping his commitment to the Badgers on Friday, May 24.
Related:Wisconsin football updated 2024 defense depth chart after addition of transfer DT Brandon Lane
The defensive tackle rounds out an impressive Wisconsin 2024 transfer class. The class has filled the Badgers major needs, including starting quarterback, inside linebacker, outside linebacker, wide receiver, offensive line depth and defensive line. If the Badgers experience a resurgent 2024 campaign, the transfer class will be a significant reason.
For contest on where Wisconsin’s transfer haul ranks, here is where the class ranks among 247Sports’ best transfer classes in the nation:
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Ole Miss RebelsNov. 6, 2021; Oxford, Mississippi; Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin talks with a referee after a call during the second half against the Liberty Flames at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Commits:22
Blue-Chip Players:8 (one five-star)
Average Player Rating:89.09
Total Points:77.43
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Oregon DucksSept. 30, 2023; Stanford, California; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning walks on the field before the game against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Darren Yamash*ta-USA TODAY Sports
Commits:14
Blue-Chip Players:7 (one five-star)
Average Player Rating:90.46
Total Points:73.52
Get more (Oregon) news, analysis and opinions onDucks Wire
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Alabama Crimson TideJan. 13, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama; The University of Alabama introduced new head football coach Kalen DeBoer with a press conference at Bryant-Denny Stadium. DeBoer speaks during the press conference. Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News-USA TODAY NETWORK
Commits:15
Blue-Chip Players:8 (one five-star)
Average Player Rating:90.07
Total Points:73.26
Get more (Alabama) news, analysis and opinions onRoll Tide Wire
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Texas A&M AggiesSept. 4, 2021, College Station, Texas; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Jimbo Fisher and defensive coordinator Mike Elko prior to the game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Kyle Field. Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
Commits:27
Blue-Chip Players:8
Average Player Rating:88.72
Total Points:69.51
Get more (Texas A&M) news, analysis and opinions onAggies Wire
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Florida GatorsAug. 31, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah; Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) works the line of scrimmage against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports
Commits:15
Blue-Chip Players: 6
Average Player Rating:89.27
Total Points: 66.76
Get more (Florida) news, analysis and opinions onGators Wire
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Texas LonghornsTexas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian greets wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) while warming up for the Sugar Bowl College Football Playoffsemifinals game against the Washington Huskies at the Caesars Superdome on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman-USA TODAY NETWORK
Commits:11
Blue-Chip Players:6 (one five-star)
Average Player Rating:90.73
Total Points:66.02
Get more (Texas) news, analysis and opinions onLonghorns Wire
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Florida State SeminolesSept. 23, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell on the sideline in the first half against the Clemson Tigers at Memorial Stadium. David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports
Commits:17
Blue-Chip Players:10
Average Player Rating:89.35
Total Points:65.70
Get more (Florida State) news, analysis and opinions on FSU Wire
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Colorado BuffaloesJan. 13, 2024; Boulder, Colorado; Colorado Buffaloes football head coach Deion Sanders cheers in the second half of the game against the USC Trojans at the CU Events Center. Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Commits:41
Blue-Chip Players:8
Average Player Rating:87.54
Total Points:64.49
Get more (Colorado) news, analysis and opinions on Buffaloes Wire
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Ohio State BuckeyesOct. 21, 2023; Columbus, Ohio; Ohio State Buckeyes running backs coach Tony Alford, head coach Ryan Day and offensive line coach Justin Frye signal from the sideline during the NCAA football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium.
Commits:7
Blue-Chip Players:5 (two five-stars)
Average Player Rating:92.86
Total Points:61.92
Get more (Ohio State) news, analysis and opinions on Buckeyes Wire
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Miami HurricanesSept. 1, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (9) reacts against the Miami Redhawks during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Commits:15
Blue-Chip Players: 6
Average Player Rating:88.93
Total Points: 61.26
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Washington HuskiesDec. 28, 2023; San Antonio, Texas; Arizona Wildcats head coach Jedd Fisch reacts at the end of the Alamo Bowl against the Oklahoma Sooners at Alamodome. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Commits:29
Blue-Chip Players: 7
Average Player Rating:87.52
Total Points: 60.45
Get more (Washington) news, analysis and opinions on Huskies Wire
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Michigan State SpartansMichigan State’s new football coach Jonathan Smith waves to the crowd during a timeout in the basketball game against Georgia Southern on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. Nick King/Lansing State Journal-USA TODAY NETWORK
Commits:24
Blue-Chip Players: 4
Average Player Rating:87.50
Total Points: 58.78
Get more (Michigan State) news, analysis and opinions on Spartans Wire
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Louisville CardinalsDec. 2, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina; Louisville Cardinals head coach Jeff Brohm during warm ups against the Florida State Seminoles at Bank of America Stadium. Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Commits:31
Blue-Chip Players:5
Average Player Rating:87.50
Total Points:57.54
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Missouri TigersDec. 29, 2023; Arlington, Texas; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Luther Burden III (3) celebrates after he catches a pass for a touchdown against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium. Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Commits:15
Blue-Chip Players: 4
Average Player Rating:88.93
Total Points: 57.39
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South Carolina Gameco*cksJuly 19, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia; The South Carolina helmet on the stage during SEC Media Days at the College Football Hall of Fame. Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Commits:22
Blue-Chip Players: 4
Average Player Rating:87.95
Total Points:55.92
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Cal BearsNov. 25, 2023; Pasadena, California,; California Golden Bears wide receiver Jeremiah Hunter (3) catches a 13-yard touchdown pass against UCLA Bruins defensive back John Humphrey (6) in the second half at Rose Bowl. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Commits:23
Blue-Chip Players: 4
Average Player Rating:86.70
Total Points: 55.44
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Georgia BulldogsApril 13, 2024; Athens, Georgia; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart on the field during the G-Day Game at Sanford Stadium. Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Commits:10
Blue-Chip Players: 6
Average Player Rating:91.25
Total Points: 55.05
Get more (Georgia) news, analysis and opinions on UGA Wire
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NC State WolfpackDec. 28, 2023; Orlando, Florida; North Carolina State Wolfpack head coach Dave Doeren looks on from the sidelines during the Pop-Tarts bowl against Kansas State Wildcats in the fourth quarter at Camping World Stadium. Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Commits:15
Blue-Chip Players: 4
Average Player Rating:88.33
Total Points: 54.84
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USC TrojansUSC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) talks with USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley during the first half of the game against No. 6 Oregon Ducks on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. Abigail Dollins-USA TODAY NETWORK
Commits:16
Blue-Chip Players: 5
Average Player Rating:88.36
Total Points: 52.92
Get more (USC) news, analysis, and opinions on Trojans Wire
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Oklahoma SoonersDec. 28, 2023; San Antonio, Texas; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables looks on in the second half against the Arizona Wildcats at Alamodome. Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports
Commits:15
Blue-Chip Players: 4
Average Player Rating:88.46
Total Points: 52.18
Get more (Oklahoma) news, analysis and opinions on Sooners Wire
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Kentucky WildcatsSept. 30, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops walks off the field after the game against the Florida Gators at Kroger Field. Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Commits:13
Blue-Chip Players: 4
Average Player Rating:88.42
Total Points: 51.60
Get more (Kentucky) news, analysis and opinions on UK Wildcats Wire
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UCF Golden KnightsDec. 22, 2023; Tampa, Florida; UCF Knights head coach Gus Malzahn reacts during the second half of the Gasparilla Bowl against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Raymond James Stadium. Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Commits:27
Blue-Chip Players: 2
Average Player Rating:87.19
Total Points: 51.58
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Wisconsin BadgersOct. 14, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell leads the football team onto the field for warmups prior to the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Camp Randall Stadium. Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Commits:16
Blue-Chip Players: 3
Average Player Rating:88.29
Total Points: 49.76
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TCU Horned FrogsNov. 18, 2023; Fort Worth, Texas; TCU Horned Frogs head coach Sonny Dykes during the game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Baylor Bears at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Commits:23
Blue-Chip Players: 2
Average Player Rating:87.36
Total Points: 49.50
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Syracuse OrangeDec. 29, 2022; Bronx, New York; Syracuse Orange linebacker Leon Lowery (16) celebrates a defensive stop during the first half of the 2022 Pinstripe Bowl against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Yankee Stadium. Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Commits:18
Blue-Chip Players: 2
Average Player Rating:87.29
Total Points: 49.25
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