Tue Apr 08 07:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Wisconsin Badgers Secure Commitment from Top Illinois Edge Rusher

**MADISON, WI** – The Wisconsin Badgers football program has received a major boost to their 2026 recruiting class with the commitment of three-star edge rusher Carmelow Reed from Rich Township High School in Richton Park, Illinois. Reed, a highly touted prospect standing at 6-foot-7 and weighing 250 pounds, announced his decision Monday evening.

Reed, ranked as the No. 50 edge rusher and No. 16 player in Illinois by On3, chose Wisconsin over offers from several other prominent programs, including Michigan State, Ole Miss, Cincinnati, and Boston College. His impressive junior season saw him record 33 tackles and five sacks. His commitment follows a weekend visit to Madison.

Reed is the third commitment in Wisconsin’s 2026 class, joining wide receiver Tayshon Bardo and offensive lineman Benjamin Novak. This commitment further strengthens the Badgers’ recruiting momentum following a strong 2025 class ranked No. 27 nationally, which included four blue-chip prospects. The 2025 class highlighted the success of head coach Luke Fickell’s recruiting strategy, attracting top talent like four-star edge rusher Nicolas Clayton.

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