Wisconsin Badgers' Recruitment Spotlight: The Pursuit of Brayden Thompson

The Wisconsin Badgers set their sights on promising 2025 recruit Brayden Thompson.

Kettle Moraine offensive lineman Brayden Thompson (77) holds off multiple defenders during the game at Arrowhead on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023 :: © Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK

Wisconsin Badgers' Recruitment Efforts

As college football is in full swing, the Wisconsin Badgers have kicked off with a 4-1 record, displaying promise and determination.

Apart from their on-field achievements, strategic moves are underway for the 

Wisconsin Badgers' recruitment off the field. A host of visitors have been welcomed for their home games, signaling the Badgers' intent to fortify their future lineup.

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Spotlight on Brayden Thompson

One such visitor was Brayden Thompson, a 2025 offensive lineman prospect. Thompson had previously participated in a Badgers' camp in June and recently revisited Camp Randall Stadium during the Badgers' win over Georgia Southern.

Hailing from Wisconsin himself, Thompson spoke to Bucky’s 5th Quarter about his visit, "I got to see the campus a little more and that was cool being a hometown kid getting to see more from the football standpoint of the team I’ve grown up watching."

He continued, "I also got to feel a little more of the college town really coming together for the game.”

2025 in-state OL Brayden Thompson makes return trip to Wisconsin ⁦@travisWSN⁩ ⁦@MJ_NFLDraft⁩ ⁦@coach_mcdonnell⁩ ⁦@CoachBicknell⁩ ⁦@Rivals_Clint⁩ ⁦@kmlasersfb⁩ https://t.co/9KvkgayKpe

— Brayden “BT” Thompson (@BraydenT34) October 3, 2023

Big Ten Interest Peaks for Thompson

Standing tall at 6’8, Thompson's stature and potential have attracted attention not only from the Badgers but also from several Big Ten institutions. Notable interests come from Minnesota and Illinois. Apart from Wisconsin, Thompson's itinerary is jam-packed with visits to other universities including Northern Illinois, Northwestern, and Michigan State.

Despite having only two committed players for the 2025 class, the Badgers' pursuit of talents like Thompson indicates their drive to secure a competitive edge in the near future.

Final Thoughts

The Wisconsin Badgers' recruitment strategies, including their interest in Brayden Thompson, as well as their early performance, underscore their intent to remain top contenders in college football. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see how these off-the-field endeavors translate to on-field successes.

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