The past couple of weeks have been pretty slow as far as UW recruiting news is concerned. Aside from the commitment of defensive end Warren Herring, a Kansas State de-commit, there has not been much to report. But that all changed earlier this week when three prospects committed to UW in a matter of hours.

I’m actually writing this entry from my room in London where I will be spending the next three weeks. There aren’t too many Badger fans out here but I’m doing my best to change that.?

Anyway, back to the recruiting news. UW added three more names to its class of 2010 when Michael Trotter, Jeff Lewis, and Cody Byers gave verbal commitments to the Badger coaching staff earlier this week.?

Trotter is a 6-foot, 200-pound, safety prospect from Milwaukee who is regarded as one of the top players in the state. He has a twin brother, Marcus, who plays linebacker and many thought that the two brothers wanted to play together at the collegiate level. Michael has made his decision to play for UW, but Marcus has yet to receive an offer from the Badgers.?

The future of the safety position looks to be in great shape with Trotter and Frank Tamakloe entering the program. Both prospects are athletic, physical safeties that should be able to make an impact early on in their respective careers.?

Jeff Lewis, a 6-foot-2, 197-pound running back from Brookfield WI., will probably be the only running back taken in this class. UW is usually able to bring in top talent at the running back position, but Lewis is only a two star prospect according to rivals.com. The staff sees a lot of potential in Lewis, and with talented runners like Eric Smith and Montee Ball already in the fold, the coaches can afford to take a chance.?

The final commitment came from Cody Byers, a prospect from Centerville, OH. The 6-foot-3 safety will play outside linebacker at UW despite his history as a defensive back. The staff likes his frame and Byers appears more than willing to make the position switch.?

Aside from these three commitments, some other news surfaced about another highly touted Ohio prospect. Alex Smith, a 6-foot-5, 230-pound tight end, was in Madison for a campus visit. The Cincinnati native had given a soft verbal to play for the Cincinnati Bearcats, but apparently he is re-thinking his decision. UW has a proud history of tight ends and Smith, a 4-star prospect, would be a perfect fit. Keep your fingers crossed.?