Wisconsin Offers Scholarship to Top In-State WR Prospect

On March 21st, Wisconsin football is building momentum within state recruiting, already

landing four commits from the state in the Class of 20, 27.

Now they're targeting even younger talent by offering a scholarship to Nicholas Payne

Jr., a wide receiver from Racine Case High School in the class of 2029, Payne visited

Madison for the Badgers first spring practice and received the offer from assistant coaches

Cam Odom and Ari Confisor.

At five feet 11 and 170 pounds, he's a sophomore standout known for his blazing speed, including

a 4.5640 yard, dash and a 22.9200 meter time from track.

Payne shared his excitement online, calling it a dream come true after all the hard work,

especially as his first big tin offer right at home.

It's a big deal, because Wisconsin hasn't signed a scholarship wide receiver from

in state since the Class of 2020.

Other Midwest programs like Iowa, Indiana, and Purdue are showing interest, along with

FCS schools, North Dakota State, and Northern Iowa.

His recruitment is just getting started with clear power for upside.

Wisconsin holds the early edge with home field advantage, but though need to keep pushing

to secure this rare athletic talent before bigger rivals.