Wisconsin football became the first Division I program to extend an offer to talented Class of 2027 iOL Tristan Dare on Wednesday.
At 6-foot-3 and 230 pounds, Dare participated in several camps this spring and summer. Texas A&M, SMU, Maryland, Texas Tech, Oklahoma and Houston are among the programs inviting Dare to camps this year.
Wisconsin offensive coordinator Phil Longo appears to have made initial contact with Dare during his recruiting campaign, according to the Texas native’s X post.
Representing Southlake Carroll in Grapevine, Texas, Dare was a standout defensive end, tight end and right tackle. The sophomore recorded 36 tackles, 21 solo tackles, four TFLs, three sacks and two forced fumbles during his freshman campaign.
Even with his main responsibilities on the offensive line, his defensive production indicates good athleticism. He was also named to the All-District Team for his contributions as a freshman.
Although the 2027 recruiting cycle is still a ways off, Luke Fickell and his team are getting ahead of what will likely be a competitive recruiting process.
The Badgers also extended an offer to the class of 2027 linebacker Braylon Williams on June 2, another Texas product.
Luke Fickell’s Class of 2025, on the other hand, currently ranks 13th in the country with 17 players signed. Several linebackers, including three-star Cooper Catalano, three-star Brenden Anes and three-star Samuel Lateju, are expected to represent UW starting in 2025.
