The Wisconsin Badgers have made a significant addition to their team with the acquisition of LSU transfer tight end Jackson McGohan. This move is part of the Badgers’ ongoing efforts to bolster the offensive side of the ball through the transfer portal, having lost QB Tanner Mordecai to eligibility, RB Braelon Allen to the NFL, and WRs Chimere Dike, Skyler Bell, and Keontez Lewis to the transfer portal.
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Wisconsin Badgers Head Coach Luke Fickell’s Cincinnati Connections Reign Supreme
After adding long-snapper Cayson Pfeiffer, it’s clear that Luke Fickell’s relationships created while in Cincinnati are helping him out during this transfer season. The Wisconsin Badgers are losing a lot of talent through the portal and other means, which gives Fickell the opportunity to put his fingerprints and enact his grand plan for the offense.
That’s where LSU transfer Jackson McGohan comes in. He was a three-star recruit from the class of 2023 who initially committed to Luke Fickell at Cincinnati. However, he reconsidered his decision once Fickell wasn’t in the conversation and ended up at LSU. Rated as the No. 558 player in his class, the No. 25 tight end, and the No. 17 recruit from Ohio, McGohan brings promising talent to the Wisconsin Badgers.
The tight end’s arrival addresses a critical need for Wisconsin. In 2023, the Badgers’ tight end position struggled due to a lack of depth and absence of notable receiving talent, which limited the impact of the role in the regular season. Fickell’s recruitment of McGohan appears to be a strategic move to revitalize this position for the 2024 season.
McGohan joins a diverse and talented group in Wisconsin’s 2024 transfer class, which includes QB Tyler Van Dyke, EDGE John Pius, LS Cayson Pfeiffer, and OLB Leon Lowery. This class is currently ranked No. 13 by 247Sports, indicating a strong recruitment phase for the Badgers, and they might not even be done as of yet with plenty of slots to fill in the wide receiving room.
With these new additions, particularly McGohan’s inclusion, Wisconsin is poised to enhance its offensive capabilities and overall team dynamics. The Wisconsin Badgers are gearing up for what looks to be a promising 2024 season, with fresh talent ready to make an impact on the field.
