Wisconsin has a chance to keep itself in the mix with one of the more intriguing young defensive backs in the 2028 class, and Logan Thompson is already lining up another trip to Madison.
The Althoff Catholic (Ill.) cornerback first visited campus earlier in the offseason, then said on August 11th that he would come back later in the year. Now that return visit is set for the Michigan State game, giving the Badgers another shot to build on the relationship they’ve already started.
Thompson is a name worth watching. He’s currently ranked as the 42nd overall recruit in the 2028 class and the fifth-best player in Illinois, with his stock expected to stay near the top as more rankings roll out.
Wisconsin is not alone here, either. LSU, Tennessee, and Missouri have already offered, and the recruiting heat has only grown from there.
What jumps out first is the speed. Thompson is listed at 6-foot, 165 pounds, and he plays like it.
He made his mark on special teams last season by reading space quickly, changing direction without losing speed, and hitting another gear in an instant. He also found the end zone a few times as a receiver, flashing a quick release and sharp footwork.
But the tools are only part of the story. Thompson’s real value shows up when he’s processing the play on the move.
He can track down broken plays from across the field and finish tackles with pursuit speed, and his vision and recognition help him react before quarterbacks can get comfortable. That advanced feel is a big reason he looks like the kind of player who could fit into a college plan early.
Wisconsin has already been active in the secondary in the 2027 class, landing four-star safety Mekhi Williams, and the staff’s push in the back end clearly isn’t slowing down. If the Badgers are going to make real ground with Thompson, the relationship Robert Steeples has built with him could matter most.
Thompson also told Steve Wiltfong of On3|Rivals that LSU, Indiana, and Notre Dame are among the programs he plans to visit during the upcoming season.
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