Jalanie George’s recruitment says a lot about the kind of high school prospect the University of Wisconsin football program just landed.
More than 30 scholarship offers. A final group that included Auburn, Miami, and Washington. Composite five-star status from the recruiting services. The highest-ranked defensive commitment of the Luke Fickell era.
But rankings and offer sheets only explain so much.
To understand why George became one of the most coveted defensive players in the 2028 class, start with what Desert Edge head coach and defensive coordinator Henri MacArthur noticed almost immediately.
“I realized it as soon as he came in as a freshman,” Henri told BadgerNotes. “His combination of size and motor was incredible.”
