Two of Wisconsin football’s offseason additions made 247Sports’ list of the top 25 Big Ten newcomers entering 2024.
Those two: quarterback Tyler Van Dyke at No. 23 and inside linebacker Tackett Curtis at No. 14.
Related: Wisconsin Football 2024 Spring Transfer Portal Window Tracker
Van Dyke will likely start for the Badgers this season after four years in Miami. He transfers with 32 games of experience and statistics including a 63.7 completion percentage, 7,469 yards, 54 touchdowns and 23 interceptions. His inclusion on the list comes as no surprise, as he is instantly one of the most talented quarterbacks in the conference.
Curtis, meanwhile, transferred to Wisconsin after one season at USC. The former top recruit started most of the season at inside linebacker due to a poor Trojans defense, recording 40 tackles, 4 tackles for loss and two sacks. He brings an impressive recruiting pedigree and plenty of potential, but is not in line to be the Badgers’ 2024 starter.
Luke Fickell and his staff have worked hard to reshape the program’s linebacker room. Veteran Jaheim Thomas is expected to start alongside Jake Chaney this season, with Curtis and former UNC linebacker Sebastian Cheeks forming the future.
Curtis is ranked high in the transfer portal because of his high school prospects. But he probably won’t have a big impact in 2024.
The 247Sports article looks at the highest transfer rating Curtis brings. It may only take a few years for that potential to pay off on the field.
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