Wisconsin reportedly involved in recruitment of 2026’s top-ranked running back

The Wisconsin Badgers are reportedly among the programs heavily involved in the recruitment of top-ranked class of 2026 running back Javian Osborne.

On3’s Vice President Steve Wiltfong recently reported that Osborne ‘will be back at Texas A&M for its opener vs. Notre Dame ,’ ‘is aiming to see Texas play a couple times this fall’ and ‘will perhaps get up to Wisconsin in September.’

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The Forney, Texas native is 247Sports’ No. 66-ranked player in the class of 2026, No. 6 running back and No. 7 recruit from the state of Texas. On3, on the other hand, has him ranked as the No. 23 overall player in the class and No. 1 running back.

Wisconsin, Texas and Texas A&M lead a loaded offer sheet that also includes Alabama , Florida , Florida State , Georgia , Miami, Michigan , Notre Dame , Ohio State , Oklahoma , Oregon , Tennessee and USC . 247Sports currently has one crystal ball prediction logged for Osborne to choose in-state Texas at this early stage in the process.

Wisconsin landing a visit would be a big win for the program as nearly every top team in the country joins the pursuit to land the top running back. The program’s September schedule includes Sept. 7 vs. South Dakota and Sept. 14 vs. Alabama. The latter is a weekend that could make a substantial impact on Osborne’s recruitment, if the Badgers are able to get him to visit.

Wisconsin currently has one player committed to its class of 2026: three-star quarterback Jarrin Mock. The cycle should heat up once the class of 2025 is signed and the calendar turns to 2026.

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