Alabama has entered the picture for longtime Wisconsin commit James “Trey” Roberson, and the Badgers are now trying to hold off a late push for the 3-star safety from Allen, Texas.
Roberson has been committed to Luke Fickell and Wisconsin since early June, when an official visit helped seal the pledge. After that trip, he told Nick Osen of 24/7 Sports, "I got along with the players really well and have a really good relationship with Coach Coop. I feel like he is a great coach and will develop me well.”
That commitment hasn’t stopped other programs from circling. Roberson now has 36 offers, and 24/7 Sports currently lists Alabama as the only school with a real chance to flip him. The Crimson Tide are the biggest threat, but they’re not alone in the chase.
Roberson’s recruitment has continued to pick up steam this season, and the interest didn’t stop after his pledge to Wisconsin. Other schools have tried to get involved since then, and some were already making their move before Alabama stepped in with its offer earlier this month.
He has already taken his official visits, including trips to Mississippi State and UCF after committing to Wisconsin. Neither school managed to pry him away, but Alabama’s involvement changes the feel of the situation. According to BamaHammer.com,"Alabama will look to get [Roberson] on campus in the coming weeks for a game-day visit, which could put them in a position to flip him away from the Badgers."
That puts the spotlight on the next few weeks, especially with Roberson appearing open to taking visits. The question now is whether Kalen DeBoer and Alabama can do what Mississippi State and UCF could not.
Wisconsin is trying to keep him locked in as well. Fickell’s staff is pushing to preserve what is shaping up as an important class for the Badgers, a top-25 group with plenty of in-state talent and a strong out-of-state mix. Roberson is one of the key pieces from beyond Wisconsin’s borders.
The Badgers’ top commit remains another safety, 4-star Mekhi Williams, who turned away offers from many of the biggest programs. Wisconsin is hoping Roberson follows the same path and stays committed despite the SEC pressure.
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