Wisconsin Badgers Receive Huge Expert Prediction For 2027 In-State Tackle

While receiving an expert prediction is big for Wisconsin, this one means a bit more as this pick is now the third prediction projecting Reiter to land in Madison. The 247Sports staff already logged two predictions in for Reiter earlier in the month after the recruit was on campus and met with the staff once again. Despite offers from Sacramento State, Ohio State, Indiana, and Minnesota funneling in recently, Wisconsin remains the top dog.

The catalyst for the Wisconsin Badgers in the recruitment of Reiter has been the staff, with head coach Luke Fickell and offensive line coach AJ Blazek leading the way. Blazek has kept close contact with Reiter and been the main source of communication between the two sides.

Fickell, however, has clearly placed a premium on landing in-state talent within the 2027 class due to the talent set to hit the next level. Korz Loken, Reiter, and Richie Flanigan headline the in-state class as premier four-star recruits with national offers and exposure. Isaac Miller is another recruit from within the state that the Badgers would love to add to their 2027 class in the near future.

How Valuable Would a Commitment From Cole Reiter be for the Wisconsin Badgers?

Landing Reiter would be a monumental win for the staff as the Badgers essentially locked-up the recruitment of the offensive tackle from start to finish. Wisconsin was the first power conference program to offer Reiter and have been the favorite to land a commitment from the recruit since this start. Sacramento State recently offered Reiter and picked up some momentum, but the Badgers have been the main focus for the offense tackle.

Reiter is currently the 17th offensive tackle in the 2027 class and the second overall recruit in the state of Wisconsin. The Badgers have not landed a recruit of the caliber of Reiter (Composite rating of 93) since landing Joe Brunner (Composite rating of 96) in the 2022 class.