Wisconsin gains commitment from Arizona linebacker Nathan Jones for 2027 class
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 12:40 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Wisconsin added Nathan Jones, a 6-foot-3, 230-pound linebacker from Desert Edge High School in Arizona, to its 2027 recruiting class on May 31. Jones recorded 84 tackles, including 23½ tackles for loss and 11½ sacks, during his junior season. His commitment brings the Badgers' class total to 15 players, boosting their national ranking to No. 18 according to 247sports and No. 24 by Rivals/On3. This was a significant recruitment weekend for Wisconsin as they hosted 19 high school players, two of whom committed to the Badgers.
- •Jones joins the Badgers from Desert Edge High School in Arizona.
- •He finished his junior season with 84 tackles and 11.5 sacks.
- •Wisconsin hosted 19 recruits over the weekend.
- •Two players committed to Wisconsin during this visit weekend.
- •The Badgers' 2027 recruiting class now totals 15 players.
- 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin stays hot by adding three-star class of 2027 linebacker
- 6:08 AMYahoo Sports — 3-star linebacker from Arizona commits to Wisconsin's 2027 class
"The Badgers' recruiting class grew to 15 players with the addition of Nathan Jones, a linebacker who made 23 1/2 tackles for a loss last season.
"The Wisconsin Badgers have been on a roll recently as they added Nathan Jones to round out the month of May.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 12:40 PMWisconsin stays hot by adding three-star class of 2027 linebacker
The Wisconsin Badgers have been on a roll recently as they added Nathan Jones to round out the month of May.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 6:08 AM3-star linebacker from Arizona commits to Wisconsin's 2027 class
The Badgers' recruiting class grew to 15 players with the addition of Nathan Jones, a linebacker who made 23 1/2 tackles for a loss last season.
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