Four-Star 2024 EDGE Anelu Lafaele Commits to Wisconsin Football

Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin football program have landed a commitment from 2024 4-star EDGE rusher Anelu Lafaele out of Honolulu, Hawaii.

Madison, Wis. - Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin football program added their final pass-rusher in the 2024 recruiting class on Tuesday afternoon. 

After taking an official visit on June 2 and weighing his options, four-star EDGE rusher Anelu Lafaele out of Honolulu, Hawaii, announced his commitment to the Badgers over the likes of Arizona State, Washington, Hawaii, Cal, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, and several others. 

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Welcome Badger Fans on Instagram: “BREAKING: 4 ⭐️ OLB Anelu Lafaele from Honolulu, Hawaii has committed to Wisconsin! BOOM! The 6’3 220 pound edge rusher is the second ranked player in Hawaii and held 17 offers including Washington, Arizona State, Tennessee, and Oklahoma. Last season Lafaele attended St. Louis high school, which happens to be the alma mater of former linebacker Nick Herbig and current safety Kamoi Latu. He intends to transfer to Farrington high school for his senior season. The Hawaii ➡️ Wisconsin connection remains strong!”

July 11, 2023

According to 247Sports, Lafaele is the No. 21 EDGE rusher in the country and the No. 2 player in Hawaii. It's also worth noting that outside linebackers coach Matt Mitchell acted as the lead in his recruitment. 

"What stands out to me is the culture and the great line of success for players at my position and not only that but for all the Hawaii boys that made it up there," Lafaele said. 

Lafaele is now the Badgers fourth high school recruit to commit to the Wisconsin football program from Hawaii, joining Nick Herbig, Micah Kapoi, and James Kamoku.

Scouting Report on 2024 Badgers Commit Anelu Lafaele

In Anelu Lafaele, Wisconsin football is getting a dynamic EDGE rushing prospect with a ton of developmental upside.