The Badgers finally got the running back they’ve been coveting in the 2026 class.
The Wisconsin Badgers have secured a commitment from 2026 four-star running back Amari Latimer, he announced on Instagram Saturday.
Latimer, who stands 6’0, 215 pounds, was Wisconsin’s top recruit in the 2026 class, regardless of position. The Badgers beat out a strong offer list for the Georgia native, who had scholarships from the likes of Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon, Ole Miss, Georgia, Michigan, Penn State, and others.
Latimer had taken an official visit to Wisconsin during the last weekend of May, and then returned to Madison for an unofficial visit just one week later. His only other official visit was Georgia Tech, with Georgia and South Carolina rounding out his Final Four.
Wisconsin had gone all-in on Latimer, cancelling official visits with other running backs and electing to take just one in the cycle. That’s after the Badgers didn’t take any running backs in the 2025 class, going with the same approach for four-star Byron Louis, who ended up at Florida.
The Badgers now have a young, exciting running back room with Latimer joining rising sophomores Darrion Dupree, Dilin Jones, and Gideon Ituka in 2026.
Latimer is Wisconsin’s 15th commit in the 2026 class and the second-blue chip prospect, joining four-star wide receiver Jayden Petit, who committed earlier this week.