The Wisconsin Badgers will get a look at one of the more intriguing 2028 prospects on their home turf this fall.
Kapowsin (Wash.) four-star athlete Jayce Halasz is scheduled to be in Madison on November 27 for Wisconsin’s regular-season finale against Minnesota. The visit is part of a packed game-day calendar for the rising recruit, who told Brandon Huffman of Rivals that he plans to take eight game day visits this upcoming season.
Before arriving at Wisconsin, Halasz’s schedule also includes stops at Cal, Oregon State, Clemson, Oregon, Alabama, USC, and Notre Dame. For a player from Washington, that’s a heavy travel load, and he’s still looking to add more to the list.
He has already been to Stanford and has stayed in touch with that staff, which could lead to another trip there down the line.
Wisconsin’s staff has been working closely with Halasz, and the appeal is obvious. At 6-foot-3, 185 pounds, he brings the kind of receiver traits that jump off the tape: crisp route running, comfort working the middle, strong hands, and the ability to adjust cleanly to throws that aren’t perfectly placed. He also gets off the line with a quick release and a twitchy first move that helps him separate.
Once the ball is in his hands, he becomes a problem. Halasz has enough suddenness to stop and hit top speed again in a blink, and his collection of juke moves makes him tough to corral in space. Defenders often struggle to finish him off after the catch because of how unpredictable and fast he is as a ball carrier.
As a sophomore, Halasz posted 64 catches for 1,023 yards and 12 touchdowns. With three-star quarterback AJ Tuivaiave helping out this season, he is expected to put up similar numbers as a junior.
Listed primarily as an athlete in the 2028 cycle, Halasz is currently ranked 147th overall. He has played both receiver and defensive back, but most of the programs in the mix, including Wisconsin, view his best future on offense.
For the Badgers, the job now is straightforward: keep strengthening the relationship and give him a visit that leaves a mark in November. Halasz is not expected to make a commitment anytime soon, which means Wisconsin still has time - and at least a chance to make a strong impression.
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