Wisconsin Badgers hosting 3 committed recruits for official visits this weekend

The Wisconsin Badgers aren't just using official visits to court uncommitted recruits this weekend.

Coach Luke Fickell and his staff are slated to welcome 16 recruiting targets to Madison for official visits to wrap up May, and three of them have already given verbal commitments to the Badgers.

That's helped address the key positions of quarterback, wide receiver and cornerback heading into a crucial stretch of recruiting on the college football calendar.

It's a way to help cement their interest in the Badgers and reduce the risk for a change of heart.

Quarterback commit returns to Madison

Four-star quarterback Ryan Hopkins announced his commitment to Wisconsin on April 13.

The California native will play for prep powerhouse Santa Ana Mater Dei for his senior season, and that should allow him to further showcase his dual-threat capabilities.

He fits the mold of current Wisconsin starter Billy Edwards Jr. and four-star 2025 signee Carter Smith in being a bigger athlete at the position.

Hopkins possesses superior speed as a quarterback, running a blazing 10.66 100-meter dash in April according to Athletic.net.