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Wisconsin’s 2017 recruiting class is almost complete, so the anticipated focus heading into the Badgers’ first summer camp was on younger talent.
That was just the case Saturday, as arguably the most physically impressive prospect on campus just finished up his freshman year of high school.
Logan Brown, a 6-foot-6, 275-pound offensive lineman from East Kentwood High School in Michigan, absolutely passed the eyeball test. The 2019 standout worked with the top line group, which was orchestrated by offensive coordinator Joe Rudolph, and received a good deal of attention throughout the morning.
Things are clearly in the begging stages for Brown, but a number of schools, including Alabama and Auburn, already have him on their respective radars. He plans to camp at both schools this summer, as well as a number of other schools.
Brown is athletic for his size and has a great frame for additional weight. He wasn’t able to wear shoulder pads during drills, but he didn’t have any trouble with the older competition.
Talking to some people close to his recruitment, Brown is an excellent student who is, reportedly, at the top of his class. Rudolph spoke to his mother and coach before camp started and explained the Badgers’ situation on the offensive line. Numbers will clearly be a bit tight in the 2018 class, but scholarships should be more available when Brown and the 2019 class arrive in a few years.
Brown was joined at camp by prep teammate Mazi Smith, who already holds an offer from Akron. Smith didn’t stand out as much in comparison to Brown, but will certainly be someone to watch over the next few years.
Jennings, Goetz demand attention at linebacker
Reggie Jennings in the lone in-state prospect in the 2018 class who currently holds an offer from the Badgers. And the 6-foot-1, 215-pound linebacker was on campus Saturday for camp and participated in drills.
The Brookfield Central prospect received some attention early in the day from coordinator Justin Wilcox and was clearly someone the staff monitored and coached up all morning. Early on, Jennings struggled in a drill that focused on wrapping up the running back. He didn’t position himself well at the point of attack and did a lot of arm tackling. When the linebackers became more concentrated, Jennings moved over to work with Tim Tibesar on the outside. And when you look at his sophomore film, it’s clear Jennings works better in space and has a knack for getting to the quarterback.
Jennings’ father was in attendance and was sporting a red Wisconsin shirt. The staff is clearly making him a top priority in 2018 after hosting Jennings most recently for the spring game in April.
In the same class, Catholic Memorial linebacker CJ Goetz also showed his potential. He’s a bit taller in comparison to Jennings but not as physically gifted early on. Goetz, though, is more sound technique-wise and performed better in individual drills. Both Goetz and Jennings made sure they were first in line for drill work during the day, something that you look for in the camp setting. Goetz, after talking to a few people, is someone the staff is very intrigued by and will be worth watching this fall.
Odds and ends
*Jonathan Gruetzmacher and Calvin Dassow both had solid days and received good praise from Rudolph. In the same class, JJ Drew and Matt Gilray also worked with the top line group and had their moments. But with four commits at the position already in the 2017 class, don’t expect any offers to be handed up this summer.
*Someone who could pick up a scholarship down the road is 2018 offensive lineman Wyatt Blake. The 6-foot-4, 270-pound prospect from Illinois clearly had Rudolph’s attention and was amongst the top performers at his position. Central Michigan and Virginia have already offered.
*Michigan (Cass Tech) teammates Xavier Goldsmith (2019) and DeAndre Square (2018) were both at camp. Goldsmith, who also visited earlier this spring, is very high on Wisconsin early in the process. Square, 6-foot, 196 pounds, has early offers from Cincinnati and Syracuse and did work with the linebackers Saturday. The Badgers have really attacked the state of Michigan on the recruiting front this in the 2017 class and beyond.
*2017 linebacker Noah Harvey is someone to watch this fall if the Badgers are still looking for a player at that position later in the process. The Arrowhead senior-to-be possesses great size and moves very well. He holds offers from Buffalo, North Dakota, South Dakota, South Dakota State and Illinois State.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2998681/highlights/327772389
*He’s probably a bit lower on the wide receiver recruiting board, but I liked what I saw from Denzel Fondungallah. The Minnesota standout has been to Madison a handful of times.
*A number of players, including Vince Biegel, Billy Hirschfeld, Chris Orr and Leon Jacobs, helped with the camp. Biegel, in particular, was very vocal and seemed to be enjoying himself.
*Denzel Fondungallah was back on campus and looked good at wide receiver. He’s likely more of a walk-on candidate at this point, but things could change this fall.
*Head coach Paul Chryst spent more time talking to those in attendance at camp rather than focusing on any specific position groups.
*Coaches from Buffalo, Illinois State and Western Michigan were at the camp.
Wisconsin’s 2017 recruiting class is almost complete, so the anticipated focus heading into the Badgers’ first summer camp was on younger talent.
That was just the case Saturday, as arguably the most physically impressive prospect on campus just finished up his freshman year of high school.
Logan Brown, a 6-foot-6, 275-pound offensive lineman from East Kentwood High School in Michigan, absolutely passed the eyeball test. The 2019 standout worked with the top line group, which was orchestrated by offensive coordinator Joe Rudolph, and received a good deal of attention throughout the morning.
Things are clearly in the begging stages for Brown, but a number of schools, including Alabama and Auburn, already have him on their respective radars. He plans to camp at both schools this summer, as well as a number of other schools.
Brown is athletic for his size and has a great frame for additional weight. He wasn’t able to wear shoulder pads during drills, but he didn’t have any trouble with the older competition.
Talking to some people close to his recruitment, Brown is an excellent student who is, reportedly, at the top of his class. Rudolph spoke to his mother and coach before camp started and explained the Badgers’ situation on the offensive line. Numbers will clearly be a bit tight in the 2018 class, but scholarships should be more available when Brown and the 2019 class arrive in a few years.
Brown was joined at camp by prep teammate Mazi Smith, who already holds an offer from Akron. Smith didn’t stand out as much in comparison to Brown, but will certainly be someone to watch over the next few years.
Jennings, Goetz demand attention at linebacker
Reggie Jennings in the lone in-state prospect in the 2018 class who currently holds an offer from the Badgers. And the 6-foot-1, 215-pound linebacker was on campus Saturday for camp and participated in drills.
The Brookfield Central prospect received some attention early in the day from coordinator Justin Wilcox and was clearly someone the staff monitored and coached up all morning. Early on, Jennings struggled in a drill that focused on wrapping up the running back. He didn’t position himself well at the point of attack and did a lot of arm tackling. When the linebackers became more concentrated, Jennings moved over to work with Tim Tibesar on the outside. And when you look at his sophomore film, it’s clear Jennings works better in space and has a knack for getting to the quarterback.
Jennings’ father was in attendance and was sporting a red Wisconsin shirt. The staff is clearly making him a top priority in 2018 after hosting Jennings most recently for the spring game in April.
In the same class, Catholic Memorial linebacker CJ Goetz also showed his potential. He’s a bit taller in comparison to Jennings but not as physically gifted early on. Goetz, though, is more sound technique-wise and performed better in individual drills. Both Goetz and Jennings made sure they were first in line for drill work during the day, something that you look for in the camp setting. Goetz, after talking to a few people, is someone the staff is very intrigued by and will be worth watching this fall.
Odds and ends
*Jonathan Gruetzmacher and Calvin Dassow both had solid days and received good praise from Rudolph. In the same class, JJ Drew and Matt Gilray also worked with the top line group and had their moments. But with four commits at the position already in the 2017 class, don’t expect any offers to be handed up this summer.
*Someone who could pick up a scholarship down the road is 2018 offensive lineman Wyatt Blake. The 6-foot-4, 270-pound prospect from Illinois clearly had Rudolph’s attention and was amongst the top performers at his position. Central Michigan and Virginia have already offered.
*Michigan (Cass Tech) teammates Xavier Goldsmith (2019) and DeAndre Square (2018) were both at camp. Goldsmith, who also visited earlier this spring, is very high on Wisconsin early in the process. Square, 6-foot, 196 pounds, has early offers from Cincinnati and Syracuse and did work with the linebackers Saturday. The Badgers have really attacked the state of Michigan on the recruiting front this in the 2017 class and beyond.
*2017 linebacker Noah Harvey is someone to watch this fall if the Badgers are still looking for a player at that position later in the process. The Arrowhead senior-to-be possesses great size and moves very well. He holds offers from Buffalo, North Dakota, South Dakota, South Dakota State and Illinois State.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2998681/highlights/327772389
*He’s probably a bit lower on the wide receiver recruiting board, but I liked what I saw from Denzel Fondungallah. The Minnesota standout has been to Madison a handful of times.
*A number of players, including Vince Biegel, Billy Hirschfeld, Chris Orr and Leon Jacobs, helped with the camp. Biegel, in particular, was very vocal and seemed to be enjoying himself.
*Denzel Fondungallah was back on campus and looked good at wide receiver. He’s likely more of a walk-on candidate at this point, but things could change this fall.
*Head coach Paul Chryst spent more time talking to those in attendance at camp rather than focusing on any specific position groups.
*Coaches from Buffalo, Illinois State and Western Michigan were at the camp.
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