The Wisconsin Badgers Football Recruiting staff has been eyeing a certain 2025 recruit recently who has been considering other Big Ten schools.
Jaylen Williams, a 2024 four-star defensive end, is considered one of the best defensive linemen in the recruiting class. The Wisconsin Badgers offered the recruit a scholarship already after watching his dominant Sophomore season unfold. The Illinois native currently holds offers from Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Auburn, and Iowa, among others. Williams has been a top target for many programs lately, which may cause the Badgers to act quickly.
Wisconsin Badgers Football Eyeing Key 2025 Four-Star Defensive Line Recruit From Illinois
Williams, a 6-foot-6-inch, 265-pound defensive lineman, is currently ranked as the 24th player at his position in the 2025 class. Williams is also the fifth-ranked player in Illinois and the 221st recruit in the country. The defensive lineman is a strong, quick defender who finds his way into the backfield consistently. This past season, Williams bullied the offensive lines he played against and proved he might already have the tools needed for collegiate football.
Williams has a deep array of moves on the defensive side of the ball and never fails to surprise the offense. The offensive linemen struggle to defend against Williams due to his versatility and speed off of the line. The defensive lineman also has incredible field vision, which allows him to put himself into the correct position consistently to make the play.
Can Wisconsin Badgers Football Land 2025 Stud Jaylen Williams?
The talented defensive lineman earned plenty of offers after his performance this past season. Currently, Williams holds 16 total scholarship offers and has strong ties with multiple programs. In particular, Michigan and Illinois have been major programs that are in the mix for the four-star recruit.
The Wisconsin Badgers Football Recruiting staff has fallen in love with the quick first-step and reaction time of Williams, which led to his scholarship offer. The Wisconsin Badgers football team has struggled on the defensive line as of late, but landing Williams in the future could completely shift that.
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