Impressive 2026 4-star edge rusher recruit puts Wisconsin Badgers in Top 5 schools ahead of summer commitment

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By Jake Kocorowski | Last updated May 9, 2025 7:20 AM ET

Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers are setting themselves up nicely with key recruits as the summer nears.

Prince Williams, who plays for powerhouse Las Vegas Bishop Gorman, announced his top five schools on Thursday. Wisconsin joined Miami, Utah, Arizona and BYU in making the cut. He also disclosed that he will announce his commitment July 4.

I would like to give all praise to my Heavenly Father for blessing me and my family with numerous opportunities!

With that being said, I will be finding my home July 4th, let’s go!@BishopGormanFB @BlairAngulo @adamgorney @GregBiggins @ChadSimmons_ @BrandonHuffman pic.twitter.com/qK2GbF9B2v
— Prince Williams (@princehwilliams) May 9, 2025

Listed at 6-foot-3 and 255 pounds on Hudl, Williams is a four-star recruit by ESPN and Rivals. ESPN evaluates him the highest as the No. 189 player in the 2026 class.

He took an unofficial visit to Wisconsin the weekend of April 19 and was in attendance for the Badgers' spring showcase scrimmage. He was pictured with outside linebackers coach and special teams coordinator Matt Mitchell.

Other Power Four offers that Williams had announced include Arizona State, California, Florida, Iowa State, Oregon, Tennessee, UCLA and Washington.

Williams is another 2026 recruit that holds Wisconsin among his top schools. The Badgers are still in contention for wide receiver Zachary Washington (Wheaton St. Francis, Illinois), inside linebacker Mason Marden (St. Louis Ladue Horton Watkins) and safety Messiah Tilson (Rockford Guilford, Illinois). All trimmed down their lists this week.

Thank you Badger nation for the hospitality and for an amazing visit! Looking forward to being back down in Madison this summer!@BadgerFootball @CoachFick @Coach_Mitch_ @RoseBrandon_ @WisFBRecruiting @adamgorney @GregBiggins @BlairAngulo @BrandonHuffman @ChadSimmons_ pic.twitter.com/qOQ3iM0Xg6
— Prince Williams (@princehwilliams) April 19, 2025