Wisconsin football extends offer to four-star class of 2027 wide receiver
After Wisconsin's offer, Jackson's offer sheet now features nearly 20 potential collegiate destinations. Headlined by Penn State, Florida, South Carolina, Virginia Tech, Maryland and Georgia Tech, the rising junior's list of suitors includes top programs from across the country.
A product of Ridge View High School in Columbia, South Carolina, Jackson hauled in 49 catches for 737 yards and 10 touchdowns during the 2024-25 slate. The offensive weapon also returned eight kickoffs for 197 yards across six contests.
Neither On3/Rivals nor 247Sports have released projections regarding Jackson's landing spot, but On3/Rivals' recruiting prediction machine currently considers the Gamecocks the favorite with a 43% of securing his commitment.
Jackson is one of 27 class of 2027 wide receiver targets to receive an offer from the Badgers thus far. The 5-foot-11 pass-catcher joins a talent cohort, highlighted by four or five-star playmakers Xavier Sabb and Easton Royal, Myles McAfee, Quentin Burrell, Dakota Guerrant and Damani Warren.
While the offer sheet itself is impressive, the Badgers have not pocketed a 2027 commitment yet. All eyes remain on the program's class of 2026, which has not risen in the national rankings since four-star wide receiver Jayden Petit pledged his commitment in late June.
That class features 14 players and currently sits No. 60 nationally and No. 16 in an 18-team Big Ten.
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