Wisconsin football top class of 2026 target unveils finalists, upcoming commitment date
Wisconsin football top class of 2026 target unveils finalists, upcoming commitment date
Wisconsin football made the top four schools for four-star class of 2026 safety Messiah Tilson on Wednesday.
The Badgers were included along with Kentucky, Minnesota and Rutgers. In addition to his final schools, Tilson revealed that he will announce his commitment decision on Monday, June 16, at 5:30 ET, 4:30 CT.
Tilson is one of Wisconsin's high-priority targets in the class of 2026. He's currently ranked as the No. 434 overall player in the class, the No. 39 safety and the No. 11 recruit from Illinois.
The Rockford, Illinois, native was on campus in Madison, Wisconsin, for an official visit in late April, preceding trips to Kentucky (June 3), Rutgers (June 6) and Minnesota (June 13). While the Badgers seemed to be in a strong position in Tilson's recruitment entering June, 247Sports recently unveiled a crystal ball prediction favoring Rutgers. The prediction, which was given with a 'medium' confidence level, directly followed his official visit to Piscataway, New Jersey.
Wisconsin's class of 2026 currently ranks No. 38 nationally with 11 players committed. The program has seen several top targets commit elsewhere as of late, headlined by four-star edge rusher McHale Blade choosing Michigan. As of June 12, it appears Tilson is poised to join that list.
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