Wisconsin’s 2009 football recruiting class is in the books. All of the new Badgers will join the team for fall camp as the coaching staff looks to get everyone ready for the highly-anticipated season. The 2009 recruiting class was a deep one, with a lot of talent on both ends of the ball, and Bielema will look to put together a similar class for 2010. Bielema has gotten off to a quick start in the next recruiting cycle by bringing in two intriguing prospects. Here is a look at the first commits in the 2010 class:
Interestingly enough, UW’s first verbal commitment in the 2010 class came from a former Minnesota commit. Konrad Zagzebski, widely considered one of the top defensive players from the state of
A linebacker from Schofield, Wis., Zagzebski has expressed a desire to play linebacker in college, but the Badger coaching staff sees him as a defensive end. In an effort to nab a highly touted Wisconsin prospect, Minnesota offered Zagzebski a scholarship and was willing to let the 6-foot-3, 225-pound prospect play linebacker. Zagzebski committed to Gophers, but after the Badgers finally made an offer, Zagzebski came around and appears willing to switch to the defensive line to play for UW.
On film, Zagzebski displays a great motor and shows real playmaking ability at DE. With some weight added to his frame, Zagzebski will be a solid multi-year contributor and could definitely grow into a leader for the Wisconsin defense. Zagzebski is a 3-star prospect according to Rivals.com and is ranked as the No. 8 inside-linebacker.
The second prospect to commit to UW was Marquis Mason, a wide receiver from Madison. I am very excited about Mason who will give the Wisconsin more size at the WR position. Mason is 6-feet-5 inches and although he has only played football for a couple years, he has great speed (4.5 40-yard dash time) and height, things you just cannot teach. He is an excellent athlete who will also have the opportunity to walk on to the Badger Basketball team.
Mason was an all-state selection in basketball and is good enough to play both sports at the Division I level. One thing is for sure, Mason will no doubt be very busy once he gets on campus. Mason is 3-star WR prospect according to Rivals.com.