Tayshon Bardo is already locked in for the Wisconsin Badgers for 2026. He has been present in the team’s practices even if he will only debut around a year from now.

The wide receiver is definitely excited to make a statement in college football but he will probably be a lot happier if the Badgers get to complete their recruitment of another wide receiver.
Bardo has been very active on social media and his activity includes helping making a pitch to Class of 2026 prospects. One of those he wants to play with is St. Francis High School standout Zachary Washington.
The latter posted a photo of him together with wide receivers coach Jordan Reid and quarterback coach Kenny Guiton who both spent time with him ahead of his visit to Wisconsin on May 30.
Appreciate @CoachReid_ & @CoachGuiton for spending time with me and my family #BadgerDown🦡🦡@BadgerFootball pic.twitter.com/3jBz230qco
— Zachary Washington (@zach5washington) May 4, 2025
Bardo was quick on the re-post button and wrote how Washington is fit to be a Badger.
“Dat boy look like a Badger,” he wrote.
dat boy look like a 🦡… https://t.co/IdWPb7i3ch
— Tayshon “TAY” Bardo (@tayshonbardo) May 5, 2025
Tayshon Bardo wants to make history with Zachary Washington
This is not the first time Bardo playfully got into the mix in wooing Washington.
He called on the three-star recruit via X to make history with him through the Badgers when Washington announced his scheduled visit to the team.
slideee ma boy let’s make history👀💯 @zach5washington https://t.co/CbJZ4fY1S2
— Tayshon “TAY” Bardo (@tayshonbardo) March 17, 2025
The Badgers previously the favorites to sign Washington. That was back in March. Illinois, however, is making a case for themselves according to Rivals.com.
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