TOP 2022 QB TARGET DEVIN BROWN VISITS AND CAMPS
Thursday, Devin Brown got his first look at the University of Wisconsin, the school that extended his first scholarship offer.
Friday, the rising sophomore from Queen Creek High School in Arizona took part in the Badgers’ third camp of the summer. Working closely with position coach and lead recruiter Jon Budmayr, Brown, a 6-foot-1, 170-pound prospect, threw to a select group of tight ends and receivers at the conclusion of camp. Prior to that, he was one about 20 QBs participating in drills at Camp Randall.
Skill-wise, Brown throws a strong and accurate ball. His footwork is also ahead of the game for prospects in 2022 class, a big reason why he was the first offer the Badgers put out at QB in that cycle. Physically, Brown is what you’d expect a sophomore to resemble. But he has a nice frame to grow into and plenty of room to fill out. Credit Budmayr and the staff for getting out to a quick start in his recruitment.
BYU, Washington, Rice, Iowa State and Indiana are also showing interest in Brown at this point.
2020 DEFENSIVE TACKLE SHINES
If one prospect from the 2020 class made a strong case for an offer Friday, it was defensive tackle Dane Middlebrook. The 6-foot-1, 295-pound rising senior from Brownsburg High School in Indiana dominated in one-on-one drills against just about every offensive lineman position coach Joe Rudolph tossed at him. Middlebrook appeared to be most comfortable going right through the opposition, but he also showed off a good set of skills with both his hands and feet.
At this point, Wisconsin is still waiting on a decision from top nose guard target Nash Hutmacher. If he goes elsewhere, though, Middlebrook likely moved his way into the scholarship conversation. A number of schools from the MAC have already extended offers to the three-star prospect.
The knock on Middlebrook - and what has likely kept him from Power 5 offers - is his height. He’s listed at 6-foot-1, but that may be generous. Regardless, he was the most productive player inside the McClain Center on Friday. Middlebrook’s next camp stop is Tennessee, according to a source.
OFFICIAL VISITORS POP IN
Three of the four official visitors expected on campus this weekend stopped into Camp Randall to watch a bit of the workouts and drills. Preston Zachman and his dad were the first to arrive, and they were then joined by Max Lofy and his mother.
Around noon, four-star outside linebacker Kaden Johnson and his family stepped onto the turf in the stadium. As soon as head coach Paul Chryst saw this, he briskly walked the length of the field to greet Johnson with a hug. Throughout the course of the camp, a number of other coaches talked to Johnson and his family, who were also introduced to Heisman Trophy winner Ron Dayne at the end of camp.
SOLID GROUP OF TIGHT ENDS
There was a solid group of tight ends on campus in senior Joe Stoffel and Russell Corrigan, along with 2021 Jameson Geers. Of the three, Geers, from Providence Catholic in Illinois, played his way into a potential offer. He and his parents were talking with position coach Mickey Turner at the conclusion of camp. Stoffel and Corrigan, both strong receivers, could be options for UW down the road if they miss on other tight end targets.
WISNIEWSKI MAKES HIS CASE
Cole Wisniewski was one of the most intriguing prospects heading into camp. A high school quarterback, the 6-foot-3, 190-pound prospect worked at safety Friday. He received a good amount of feedback from coordinator Jim Leonhard, along with in-state recruiter Chris Haering, throughout the day.
Physically, he looks a bit like current free safety Scott Nelson with his athletic ability, length and movement in space. The Badgers don’t have - and may not need - a safety yet in the 2020 class, but Wisniewski could be an option after Friday’s performance.
ODDS AND ENDS
*Dayne was on campus to watch his son, senior defensive end/outside linebacker Zion Daye. At the end of camp, they connected with the son, Cade Wunsch, of another former Badger, Jerry Wunsch.
*Two sophomore offensive linemen to watch down the road: Carson Hinzman, who camped for the second time at Wisconsin this summer Friday; and Hunter Whitenack, a projected tackle from Indiana. Both looked very good at times during camp and will almost certainly be in scholarship discussion down the road.
*From the same position group, Washington’s Owen Prentice received a good amount of attention from Rudolph. The 2021 lineman was one of the better performers Friday but still needs to add size and strength.
*The East Kentwood duo of Willie Berris (2021 defensive back) and Branden Miller (2021 quarterback) performed well. Berris, who worked at safety, has run as low as 4.41 in the 40-yard dash this summer. Miller is a quarterback with good size and big arm. They are from the same high school as 2019 signees Stephan Bracey and Logan Brown.
*Chris Orr, who has worked all three camps, was talking to Leo Chenal at the 50-yard line during warm-ups. Orr then called out to the entire group of campers: "where's Gabe Chenal (senior linebacker at camp)?" Youngest Chenal stepped forward. "OK, I just wanted to know who you were," Orr replied. Leo Chenal walked away laughing.
*A few other in-state kids I liked from Friday: linebacker Mac Strand (also long snapped for Haering at the end of camp), defensive tackle Billy Johnson and linebacker Riley Nowakowski.
*Junior running back Ronde Worrels was the top player at his position Friday.
*Former UW quarterback Scott Tolzien helped with this camp.
Thursday, Devin Brown got his first look at the University of Wisconsin, the school that extended his first scholarship offer.
Friday, the rising sophomore from Queen Creek High School in Arizona took part in the Badgers’ third camp of the summer. Working closely with position coach and lead recruiter Jon Budmayr, Brown, a 6-foot-1, 170-pound prospect, threw to a select group of tight ends and receivers at the conclusion of camp. Prior to that, he was one about 20 QBs participating in drills at Camp Randall.
Skill-wise, Brown throws a strong and accurate ball. His footwork is also ahead of the game for prospects in 2022 class, a big reason why he was the first offer the Badgers put out at QB in that cycle. Physically, Brown is what you’d expect a sophomore to resemble. But he has a nice frame to grow into and plenty of room to fill out. Credit Budmayr and the staff for getting out to a quick start in his recruitment.
BYU, Washington, Rice, Iowa State and Indiana are also showing interest in Brown at this point.
2020 DEFENSIVE TACKLE SHINES
If one prospect from the 2020 class made a strong case for an offer Friday, it was defensive tackle Dane Middlebrook. The 6-foot-1, 295-pound rising senior from Brownsburg High School in Indiana dominated in one-on-one drills against just about every offensive lineman position coach Joe Rudolph tossed at him. Middlebrook appeared to be most comfortable going right through the opposition, but he also showed off a good set of skills with both his hands and feet.
At this point, Wisconsin is still waiting on a decision from top nose guard target Nash Hutmacher. If he goes elsewhere, though, Middlebrook likely moved his way into the scholarship conversation. A number of schools from the MAC have already extended offers to the three-star prospect.
The knock on Middlebrook - and what has likely kept him from Power 5 offers - is his height. He’s listed at 6-foot-1, but that may be generous. Regardless, he was the most productive player inside the McClain Center on Friday. Middlebrook’s next camp stop is Tennessee, according to a source.
OFFICIAL VISITORS POP IN
Three of the four official visitors expected on campus this weekend stopped into Camp Randall to watch a bit of the workouts and drills. Preston Zachman and his dad were the first to arrive, and they were then joined by Max Lofy and his mother.
Around noon, four-star outside linebacker Kaden Johnson and his family stepped onto the turf in the stadium. As soon as head coach Paul Chryst saw this, he briskly walked the length of the field to greet Johnson with a hug. Throughout the course of the camp, a number of other coaches talked to Johnson and his family, who were also introduced to Heisman Trophy winner Ron Dayne at the end of camp.
SOLID GROUP OF TIGHT ENDS
There was a solid group of tight ends on campus in senior Joe Stoffel and Russell Corrigan, along with 2021 Jameson Geers. Of the three, Geers, from Providence Catholic in Illinois, played his way into a potential offer. He and his parents were talking with position coach Mickey Turner at the conclusion of camp. Stoffel and Corrigan, both strong receivers, could be options for UW down the road if they miss on other tight end targets.
WISNIEWSKI MAKES HIS CASE
Cole Wisniewski was one of the most intriguing prospects heading into camp. A high school quarterback, the 6-foot-3, 190-pound prospect worked at safety Friday. He received a good amount of feedback from coordinator Jim Leonhard, along with in-state recruiter Chris Haering, throughout the day.
Physically, he looks a bit like current free safety Scott Nelson with his athletic ability, length and movement in space. The Badgers don’t have - and may not need - a safety yet in the 2020 class, but Wisniewski could be an option after Friday’s performance.
ODDS AND ENDS
*Dayne was on campus to watch his son, senior defensive end/outside linebacker Zion Daye. At the end of camp, they connected with the son, Cade Wunsch, of another former Badger, Jerry Wunsch.
*Two sophomore offensive linemen to watch down the road: Carson Hinzman, who camped for the second time at Wisconsin this summer Friday; and Hunter Whitenack, a projected tackle from Indiana. Both looked very good at times during camp and will almost certainly be in scholarship discussion down the road.
*From the same position group, Washington’s Owen Prentice received a good amount of attention from Rudolph. The 2021 lineman was one of the better performers Friday but still needs to add size and strength.
*The East Kentwood duo of Willie Berris (2021 defensive back) and Branden Miller (2021 quarterback) performed well. Berris, who worked at safety, has run as low as 4.41 in the 40-yard dash this summer. Miller is a quarterback with good size and big arm. They are from the same high school as 2019 signees Stephan Bracey and Logan Brown.
*Chris Orr, who has worked all three camps, was talking to Leo Chenal at the 50-yard line during warm-ups. Orr then called out to the entire group of campers: "where's Gabe Chenal (senior linebacker at camp)?" Youngest Chenal stepped forward. "OK, I just wanted to know who you were," Orr replied. Leo Chenal walked away laughing.
*A few other in-state kids I liked from Friday: linebacker Mac Strand (also long snapped for Haering at the end of camp), defensive tackle Billy Johnson and linebacker Riley Nowakowski.
*Junior running back Ronde Worrels was the top player at his position Friday.
*Former UW quarterback Scott Tolzien helped with this camp.
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