Wisconsin freshman running flashes potential at Badgers training camp

Wisconsin freshman running back Darrion Dupree flashed his quickness and explosiveness at the Badgers training camp at UW-Platteville on Wednesday.

In a short clip released by UW’s football program, Dupree can be seen lining up against linebacker Jaheim Thomas in what appears to be a one-on-one goal-line drill.

Dupree fakes right before quickly cutting left and turning to catch a pass for a touchdown. The move completely confused the defender, and elicited an enthusiastic reaction from his excited offensive counterparts.

Dupree, who played high school football at Chicago’s Mount Carmel, committed to Wisconsin back in July 2023. He was a four-star recruit in the class of 2024.

During his storied career pre-UW, Dupree pocketed Chicago Sun-Times Player of the Year honors in 2023 and registered 1,092 yards on the ground, 755 yards in the air and 24 total touchdowns as a senior in 2023.

He also played a monumental role in guiding Mount Carmel to a Class 7A state championship during his junior campaign in 2022.

Dupree will play a depth role this coming fall, but his upside suggests he could see reps at running back down the line in Madison.

The Badgers appear to be energized to start training camp in preparation for the 2024 season. The camp serves as one of Wisconsin’s final stretches of preparation before their season-opening Aug. 30 matchup against Western Michigan.