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Wisconsin Football Adds Impressive 2026 FL Receiver Tabbed as a Future 'Game Changer'
Wisconsin Football: Too Little, Too Late In Bold Recruitment of Former 2026 SEC Commitment? 1 Sep 7, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Jackson Acker (34) rushes with the football as South Dakota Coyotes linebacker Gary Bryant III (10) defends during the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

The Wisconsin football staff again dipped into the 2026 recruiting class to land another Florida based recruit.

Zion Legree, a three-star wide receiver from Florida, has committed to Wisconsin over West Virginia, Ohio State, Florida State, and others. Legree was previously an Ole Miss Rebels commitment before reopening his recruitment following multiple commitments within the Rebels class.

The Badgers extended a scholarship to Legree last month and worked quickly to have the recruit on campus before other programs got in touch with the talented receiver.

What is the Impact of the Wisconsin Football Program Landing Zion Legree?


Wisconsin Football Adds Impressive 2026 FL Receiver Tabbed as a Future Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell is shown during spring football practice Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin.Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

While the Wisconsin football program made a shocking appearance in Florida last year when landing defensive back Xavier Lucas, the state has become a mainstay for the program.

Landing Legree in the heart of SEC country is a major accomplishment for the program as the staff eyes becoming more aggressive as recruiters.

Fellow Florida wide receiver and four-star recruit Jayden Petit is also considering the Wisconsin football program and should announce a commitment in the coming days potentially after booking an unofficial visit with Wisconsin.

While Petit could potentially become a member of the Wisconsin football program in the future, Legree is ready to make a difference and the recruit has not even been part of the program for two days yet.

One anonymous Big Ten Conference coach noted that Legree is a potential “game changer” for the Wisconsin offense once the 2026 recruit touches down in Madison for good.

For the receiver, the name of the game is speed and it takes a special type of player just to stay with Legree. While Legree has amazing speed, the recruit also adds quick acceleration and a seemingly endless gas tank to his abilities. The receiver is a dynamic athlete, and given his ability to virtually never tire out, an offense can feed Legree the football without any issues. 


2026 Wisconsin Football Target Announces Huge July Commitment Date 1 Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell is shown during spring football practice Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin.Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

This article first appeared on WI Sports Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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