Wisconsin secures commitment from five-star edge rusher Jalanie George
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 12:43 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell announced a significant recruiting win with the commitment of five-star defensive lineman Jalanie George on Thursday. George, ranked as the 15th best player in the class of 2028 by ESPN, chose Wisconsin following strong recruitment efforts despite initially favoring schools like Auburn and Washington. The Badgers also signed two of George's high school teammates, bolstering their 2028 recruiting class. This marks the first major success under Fickell for the Badgers.
- •Jalanie George committed to Wisconsin on October 2, 2026.
- •George is a five-star defensive lineman ranked 15th by ESPN.
- •Wisconsin also signed teammates Yahzeen Zion and Nathan Jones.
- •George had previously listed top schools including Auburn and Washington.
- 12:43 AMYahoo Sports — BREAKING: Wisconsin lands five star edge in massive recruiting win
"The Badgers landed the biggest recruiting win of the Luke Fickell era on Thursday.
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