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Wisconsin Football: 2027 In-State OL Receives Huge Three-Star Rating
Wisconsin Football: 2027 In-State OL Receives Huge Three-Star Rating 1 Wisconsin offensive line coach AJ Blazek works with guard Joe Brunner during the team’s final spring practice, which was held on the field north of Camp Randall Stadium on Thursday May 2, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin.

A top 2027 in-state recruit has been on the radar of the Wisconsin football staff, and now picks up a third star.

Ethan McIntosh, a 2027 offensive lineman, is a native of Verona, Wisconsin and has been on the recruiting circuit for quite some time. McIntosh has finally been entered into the systems, however, and is now considered to be a three-star recruit within the class. The recruit has a rather interesting connection to the program as McIntosh is the son of Chris, the current Wisconsin athletic director.

The 6-foot-7-inch, 235-pound offensive lineman brings serious agility and athleticism to the line with a frame that could still fit more mass over time. McIntosh is also an accomplished wrestler and fit the wrestling-offensive/defensive line hybrid the Wisconsin football staff often hunts for.

Currently, McIntosh is ranked as the sixth-overall recruit in the state of Wisconsin in the 2027 recruiting class. The offensive lineman pulls in the 42nd ranking in the class at his position, with still plenty of room to grow moving forward for the athletic recruit. McIntosh holds offers from Iowa, Iowa State, Kansas, Northwestern, North Dakota, and Washington State. 

Wisconsin Football Expressing Major Interest in In-State Product Ethan McIntosh


Wisconsin Football Staff Hosts Big 2026 Three-Star OL Commitment 3 Wisconsin offensive line coach AJ Blazek is shown during football practice Wednesday, August 14, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin.

While McIntosh does not have an offer in hand yet from the Wisconsin football staff, the talented offensive lineman is someone the staff is keeping an eye on moving forward.

Wisconsin has made a habit of watching players over the course of a season before extending an offer, which is a common practice. The Badgers have liked what they have seen from McIntosh thus far, and could become a serious player moving forward as the recruiting process continues to grow for the offensive lineman. Offers have only just begun rolling in for McIntosh who has been busy as of late attending camps.

Speaking of attending camps, McIntosh is set to visit Wisconsin this weekend to attend the annual Wisconsin football event Bucky’s BBQ. The event is set to be a major recruiting networking moment for Wisconsin, but especially for McIntosh who is just starting to build relationships with coaches.

While McIntosh has a great connection to Wisconsin, the staff will have to extend an offer before the recruit begins to serious consider playing for the program.


Wisconsin Football: Four 2026 Georgia Recruits Nearing Notable Commitment Decisions 6 Wisconsin offensive line coach AJ Blazek is shown during spring football practice Thursday, April 3, 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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