MADISON – The Wisconsin football program landed commitments from two four-star players this past weekend.
Could Week 2 of the June recruiting season lead to the addition of the first running back in the 2025 class?
Byron Louis, a four-star running back from Plantation, Fla., is expected to be among 10 players taking official visits to the Badgers this weekend.
His visit comes a week after UW secured oral commitments from Logan Powell, an offensive lineman from Phoenix, and Rukeem Stroud, a defensive back from Tampa, Florida.
Powell has received four-star status from Rivals and 247sports and three-star status from On3 and ESPN. Stroud received four stars from Rivals and three from the other three sites.
These commitments give Wisconsin 13 known commitments for its class of 2025. As of Wednesday night, the group was ranked 14thth nationally by Rivals, 16th by 247sports and 21st by On3.
Here are the players expected to take an official visit to UW this weekend.
Brenden Anes, outside linebacker, Page (Tennessee)
The 6-3, 225-pounder committed to the Badgers in January. He helped his high school team reach the state finals the past two seasons and finished with 99 tackles, 63 solo tackles, eight sacks and three interceptions last season.
Cam Clark, offensive line, Dexter (Michigan)
The 6-7, 275-pound tackle is one of three offensive linemen committed in the Badgers’ 2025 class. The consensus three-star prospect chose UW in April after announcing offers from Purdue, Kansas and Georgia Tech during the previous month. He announced on X an offer from Michigan State on May 14.
Nicolas Clayton, edge rusher, Buchholz (Florida)
The 6-5, 215-pound three-star prospect from Gainesville has announced offers from USC, Purdue, Florida State and Michigan State since early May. He made an official visit to Nebraska May 10-12. He was in Central Florida last weekend and announced a visit to Illinois in June. 21.
Grant Dean, Security, Neenah
The 6-0, 180-pound three-star prospect committed to UW in April. He was a two-way standout for Neenah, who was an Associated Press second-team all-state selection at running back and a Fox Valley Association second-team pick at DB. He is also a track standout who finished third in the 400 meters at the state championship (48.85) and qualified in the 100 meters.
Eugene Hilton Jr., receiver, Zionsville (Indiana)
The son of former Indianapolis Colts professional bowler TY Hilton is listed as a four-star recruit by Rivals and a three-star prospect by 247sports and On3.
Byron Louis, running back, American Heritage (Florida)
The 6-0, 204-pound defensive back competes for the same school that produced UW freshman DB Xavier Lucas. Louis made an official visit to Miami this past weekend and announced visits to Ohio State (June 14-16) and Florida State (June 21-23).
Remington Moss, defense/security, Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic (Virginia)
Moss (6-3, 192) was the second player to commit to UW’s 2025 class. He picked off two passes last season and allowed just seven receptions on the season.
Wilnerson Telemaque, defensive end, Monsenhor Pace (Florida)
The Badgers are in a four-team battle with West Virginia, Florida and Georgia for the services of the 6-6, 250-pound forward. He announced on X his plan to declare his choice in June. 18. The consensus three-star prospect made his official visit to West Virginia this past weekend.
Jahmare Washington, defense, Morgan Park (Illinois)
At 6-2 and 170 pounds, Washington fits the mold of the long, rangy defenses the Badgers are currently chasing. A consensus three-star recruit, Washington has announced 16 offers since the start of the year. The list includes Indiana and Michigan State’s top ten rivals.
Hardy Watts, offensive line, Dexter School (Massachusetts)
In addition to Wisconsin, Watts announced official visits to Duke (June 14-16) and Michigan (June 21-23). He was at Clemson last weekend. He is a four-star prospect according to Rivals and On3.
This article originally appeared in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Four-Star RB Among Players Expected to Visit Wisconsin Football
