Wisconsin’s 2027 recruiting class took a hit when three-star edge rusher Darin Graham backed off his pledge to the Badgers.
Graham announced the change on his 'X' account, thanking the Wisconsin staff while making it clear he is back on the market.
“I would like to thank the University of Wisconsin and the football staff for the opportunity. At this time, I have decided to de commit from Wisconsin . My recruitment is now reopen. #agtg @Jordanlynch06 @Chitownrichie92 @michaelsobrien @mikeclarkpreps @LemmingReport @EDGYTIM”
Graham had committed to Wisconsin during his official visit in June, part of the staff’s big early push during the first two weeks of official visit season. He picked the Badgers over a group of Power 4 programs that included Ole Miss, Iowa State, Kentucky, Minnesota, and Georgia Tech.
His exit leaves Wisconsin with 22 commitments in the 2027 class. It also trims a position group that had already looked strong, with Isaac Miller and Brody Pfannenstiel still in the fold at edge.
The Badgers also have some future help coming in that area. Jalanie George, a four-star edge rusher in the 2028 class, recently committed as well.
Even with Graham out of the class, Wisconsin may not rush to replace him. The edge room already features Nicolas Clayton, Jaylen Williams, Jayden Loftin, and Yahya Gaad, and more reinforcements are expected over the next couple of recruiting cycles.
If the staff does decide to make another move, a late-cycle flip could be the path. Otherwise, the portal remains another way to patch any gaps.
A decommitment is never ideal, but the hit is not as severe as it once was.
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