Wisconsin Badgers Close to Landing Four-Star Running Back Amari Latimer
The Wisconsin Badgers are on the verge of securing a major commitment from four-star running back Amari Latimer, one of their prime targets in the 2026 recruiting class. Recruitment experts are increasingly optimistic; crystal ball predictions from notable analysts, including On3’s Steve Wiltfong and 247Sports’ Jon McNamara and Evan Flood, indicate a strong likelihood that Latimer will choose Wisconsin.
Hailing from Georgia, Latimer has garnered attention from a host of prestigious programs, including Georgia, Texas, Michigan, Tennessee, and Florida State. However, Wisconsin has taken the lead by securing the first official visit, demonstrating their commitment to landing Latimer. As the No. 13 running back nationally, according to Rivals, he represents a key addition to the Badgers’ upcoming recruitment efforts.
In a strategic move, Wisconsin has canceled official visits with other running back prospects, such as Jamal Rule and Nelsyn Wheeler, focusing all their efforts on Latimer. This decision underscores Wisconsin’s confidence in signing him—a crucial development given that the team did not successfully recruit a running back in 2025, making this position a priority for the current cycle.
The Badgers have another advantage: Latimer’s brother, Geimere Latimer, recently transferred to Wisconsin from Jacksonville State, likely influencing Amari’s decision. The combination of strong recruiting and family ties puts Wisconsin in an advantageous position as they aim to finalize this significant addition to their roster.
As the recruitment process winds down, fans are eager to see whether the Badgers can fend off stiff competition and bring one of the country’s top running backs to Madison.
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