The Wisconsin Badgers had invested significant effort into securing a top running back, but that hard work may soon be at risk.
Amari Latimer, a four-star prospect in the 2026 recruiting class, committed to Wisconsin in impressive fashion after spending substantial time on campus during both official and unofficial visits. The Badgers made him a top priority, and the coaching staff was determined to secure his pledge.
Although Latimer has given Wisconsin a strong verbal commitment, National Signing Day is still months away. Several programs that had previously recruited him have re-entered the picture and are now actively working to flip his commitment. Schools like Georgia, Florida State, Texas, and Georgia Tech have been in consistent contact with Latimer since he announced his decision.
Programs such as Miami (FL), Michigan, and Oregon had initially shown strong interest but backed off once Latimer committed to Wisconsin. However, while some stepped away, others regrouped and are making another push, hoping that time—and renewed interest—might sway him away from the Badgers.
Latimer recently received a wave of official offers, sparking renewed interest in his recruitment and potentially leading to more outreach in the near future. Georgia extended an offer and is pushing to keep the talented running back in-state, while Florida State and Texas have identified him as one of their top remaining targets. Both programs are expected to stay heavily involved as Latimer navigates the rest of the recruiting process.
Since his commitment, Florida State and Texas have made strong efforts to convince Latimer to visit their campuses and reconsider his decision. However, Latimer has not taken any additional visits nor has he indicated to Wisconsin that he plans to reopen his recruitment. His commitment to the Badgers remains firm and appears likely to hold steady moving forward.
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