Drayden Pavey, defensive lineman from Cincinnati, Ohio, has changed his commitment from Purdue to Wisconsin.
Just days after decommitting from Purdue, Pavey has found a new home in the Big Ten. The 2025 prospect has verbally pledged to the Badgers.
He announced his decision via a social media post on Tuesday. Previously committed to Purdue, he re-opened his recruitment on Saturday, just one day after the Boilermakers faced a 35-0 loss to Oregon.
Below is the social media post Pavey used to announce his commitment to the Badgers. He is now the 24th player to join Wisconsin’s 2025 class.
MADD TOWN JUMP AROUND! I’m home #OnWisconsin 🔴⚪️ 🦡@CoachFick @CoachWhit_UW @PatLambert13 @_maximus347 @RivalsFriedman @SWiltfong_ @AllenTrieu @GregSmithRivals @ChadSimmons_ @CoachTy_1 pic.twitter.com/ZCLsqO1P7A
— Drayden “Big Pav” Pavey (@dpavey_) October 22, 2024
On Saturday, Pavey announced via social media that he was decommitting from Purdue, having previously pledged to the Boilermakers in early July.
“I would like to thank the entire Purdue family, which includes coaches, staff, current players, alumni, and anyone involved in my recruitment process to West Lafayette,” Pavey wrote. “Purdue is a first-class organization, and I have graciously enjoyed my journey.
“I come to my platform with a heavy heart. After several thoughtful conversations with my family, we have determined that I will be flipping my commitment from Purdue. … I am officially reopening my recruitment.”
A 6-foot-3, 305-pound defensive lineman, Pavey is listed as a top-50 prospect from Ohio and is ranked No. 726 nationally, according to 247Sports.
With Pavey’s commitment, Wisconsin boasts the Big Ten’s 10th-ranked recruiting class and sits 28th nationally, while Purdue currently ranks last in the conference and 80th in the country, ahead of only Colorado and Vanderbilt.
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