BREAKING: Wisconsin lands commitment from 2026 quarterback Jarin Mock

Wisconsin landed a commitment from class of 2026 quarterback Jarin Mock on Saturday.

Mock is the first player to commit to the Badgers in the class of 2026. He announces his decision after receiving an offer from the program back in mid-May. He commits to Wisconsin over other offers including Central Michigan, Marshall, UMass and Miami (OH).

The 6’3,” 190-pound quarterback is yet to receive a ranking from 247Sports, Rivals, or On3 at this early stage in the cycle. The Pickerington, Ohio native is only a rising junior in high school entering 2024. He still has several high school seasons to gain recognition from the recruiting services and more nationwide offers.

Wisconsin was the first Power Four program to extend an offer to the under-the-radar recruit. The Badgers have now received Mock’s commitment before other programs across the sport assuredly attempt to enter his recruitment.

As mentioned, the young quarterback is the first player committed to Wisconsin in the class of 2026. His announcement comes as the Badgers continue work in the class of 2025 cycle, currently sitting with the No. 22-ranked class in the nation.

This headline also follows recent shifts within the Badgers recruiting department. Ace personnel director Max Stienecker was promoted to general manager, just as the Badgers hired Alabama recruiting specialist Brandon Rose as an assistant director of player personnel, promoted Izayah Green-May to assistant director of player personnel and promoted Jared Thompson to college scouting coordinator.

Wisconsin’s recent quarterback recruiting includes 2024 four-star Mabrey Mettauer and 2025 three-star Braedyn Locke. The Badgers are sure to continue to heavily invest in the position as the quarterback-centric Phil Longo era continues.

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