We’ll keep this list updated as information rolls in on players who decide to transfer from the University of Wisconsin football team or re-open their commitment in the aftermath of the university hiring Luke Fickell as its next head football coach. Some players had already announced an intention to transfer following the firing of head coach Paul Chryst.
In the current transfer portal era, first-time transfers can gain immediate eligibility next season with a new school. A 45-day window will open for new transfers to enter their name into the portal starting Dec. 5, with a second 15-day window in May. Players putting their name into the portal aren’t necessarily committing to transfer. Graduate transfers can enter the portal at any time (not just within the window), and if a player’s coach gets fired midseason, a 30-day window opens up where he’s eligible to enter the portal (as was the case this year at Wisconsin).
Badgers players from 2022 leaving
The transfer portal opened for a 30-day window if a coach is fired midseason, and four Badgers players took advantage of that option, though offensive lineman Logan Brown was dismissed following an incident at practice.
Markus Allen, receiver
Allen played in eight games over the past two seasons and caught 10 passes with one touchdown. He announced he’s transferring to conference rival Minnesota.
Stephan Bracey, receiver and return specialist
Bracey was in his third year with the Badgers; he returned the opening kickoff against Nebraska for a touchdown in 2021. He’s committed to play next at Central Michigan.
Deacon Hill, quarterback
The quarterback with a cannon arm seemed to have fallen behind Myles Burkett for No. 3 on the quarterback depth chart, prompting him to enter the portal after Chryst was fired.
Logan Brown, offensive lineman
The former five-star offensive line recruit had been in the program for four years and had earned the No. 1 right tackle spot out of spring practice but lost his job before the season opener and was then dismissed from the team after a practice altercation. He announced he was transferring to Kansas to play for former UW-Whitewater coach Lance Leipold.
Badgers 2023 recruits re-opening recruitment
The defensive lineman from Illinois has received interest from Michigan, Illinois and Texas.
The most high-profile recruit to flip elsewhere, the Illinois offensive lineman quickly announced a commitment to Notre Dame.
The Ohio wide receiver decommitted in mid-November before the hiring of Fickell. He’s taken visits to Illinois, Pitt and Penn State.
Chicago defensive lineman has an offer from Michigan; he decommitted on Nov. 17 before Fickell was hired.
Hawaii native who finished his high-school career in Nevada decommitted in early November and has offers from Oregon and Hawaii.
Remaining members of 2023 UW recruiting class: Tyler Jansey, LB (Batavia, Illinois); James Durand, OL (Chandler, Arizona); Justin Taylor, DB (LaGrange Park, Illinois); Jaquez Keyes, RB (Ironton, Ohio); Nate White, RB (Milwaukee); Jordan Meyer, DE (Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania); A.J. Tisdell, DB (College Station, Texas); Jace Arnold, DB (Marietta, Georgia); Cole Lacrue, QB (Broomfield, Colorado)
Cincinnati players and recruits to know
Freshman cornerback played in 11 games, registering a sack and seven tackles, and was one of the highest-ranked players in the 2022 recruiting class for the Bearcats. According to the Bearcats website, the Alabama native had offers from Florida, Georgia and USC before committing to the Bearcats.
Freshman wide receiver didn’t catch a pass before electing to enter the transfer portal. New Jersey native had interest from Wisconsin, among others
Also committed to play baseball at Cincinnati, the Michigan native is the highest-profile player to announce his preference to play elsewhere, with offers from numerous Big Ten schools (including Wisconsin).
The Tennessee wide receiver has offers from Virginia Tech, Tennessee, Pittsburgh, Arkansas and more.
The cornerback from Florida has interest from Florida State, Auburn, Louisville, Illinois, Kansas and, yes, Wisconsin.
The Ohio “athlete” has maintained his verbal commitment to Cincinnati but re-opened his recruitment. He took a visit to Wisconsin in June and has received interest from several Big Ten programs.
Tight end from Detroit also had offers from Michigan and Pitt before choosing Cincinnati; he de-committed Nov. 28.
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