Wisconsin football lands verbal commitment from 2026 TE Jack Sievers
Wisconsin football lands 2026 tight end Jack Sievers, a versatile 3-star from Washington with a strong frame and upside for Jeff Grimes’ offense.
The Wisconsin football coaching staff just landed a big-time piece for its 2026 class, and it came from way out West.
Composite three-star tight end Jack Sievers out of Archbishop Murphy (Washington) has committed to the Badgers following his official visit to Madison. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound prospect chose Wisconsin over offers from Boise State, Minnesota, San Diego State, Oklahoma, Washington State, and several others after a recruitment that steadily gained steam over the past year.
“I would like to take a moment and thank God, my family, and coaching staff for supporting me through the recruiting process,” Sievers wrote. “I’m truly thankful for the strength and guidance I’ve received along the way. Thank you for always believing in me and pushing me to be my best. I would also like to thank Ryan Clary for his constant support in this process throughout my career, and I am beyond blessed to be given the opportunity to play the game I love at the next level.
“With that being said, I am committed to the University of Wisconsin!”
He’s ranked No. 654 overall nationally, the No. 34 tight end in the 2026 class, and the No. 5 player in the state of Washington.
Sievers has been on Wisconsin’s radar for a while, and his commitment doesn’t come as a surprise to those who’ve followed his recruitment by the Badgers staff.
The Badgers were one of the first Power 5 programs to pull the trigger with an offer back in September of 2024, identifying him early as a fit for the kind of tight end they want in Jeff Grimes’ offense—versatile, athletic, and tough enough to make an impact in both the passing and run game.
“That position is one of the most difficult positions to just to learn in this offense, but also to just get to the point where they’re able to excel at their jobs,” Grimes said. “They’re lining up all over the place. They have to know where to line up like any receiver or running back would, as well as traditional tight-end alignments.
“Their job responsibilities are larger. The volume of skills that we ask from them is high. They’ve got to be able to run block like an offensive tackle. They’ve also got to be able to run block like a receiver—which is an undervalued thing. Then they’ve got to be able to pass protect, particularly in the play-action game. And then they’ve got to be able to run routes like a receiver would when we extend them out there."
During the process, Sievers was able to connect with current Badgers tight end Tucker Ashcraft—a fellow Washington native—who had positive things to say about the tight end room, how he’s being used in the offense as a whole, and the direction things are trending at Wisconsin.
Throughout his junior season, Sievers put together a complete body of work that ultimately led to a First-Team All-State selection, pairing strong two-way production on the field with a noticeable jump in athleticism. That included a concerted effort Sievers made in the offseason to maintain his playing weight while continuing to improve his speed by competing in track and field.
Behind the scenes, Wisconsin made Sievers a clear priority. Tight ends coach Nate Letton visited him in Washington multiple times, including stops at his school and track practice—small gestures that clearly resonated. Those efforts helped lay the foundation, but the official visit to Madison and the chance to see what his future could be like sealed it.
From a fit standpoint, Sievers profiles perfectly into what Wisconsin’s staff has started to emphasize at tight end: versatility, route-running, and the ability to create mismatches across multiple offensive formations. With the Badgers returning to a system that more closely resembles their old identity at the position—while blending it with the modern concepts brought by Grimes—it’s easy to see why this was such a natural match.
Sievers has a projectable frame and the kind of speed that makes him a vertical threat in the passing game. He’s physical at the point of attack, strong through contact, and shows the kind of toughness you want in an in-line tight end. Add in a multi-sport background, a good set of hands, verified track times, and some juice after the catch, and you’ve got a really intriguing developmental piece. There is a lot to work with here. Plenty of upside.
This recruitment is another example of Wisconsin’s staff not getting caught up in stars or zip codes — they go after the guys who fit what they’re building. He brings plenty of athleticism, a high football IQ, and a real sense of purpose about being part of something bigger than himself. And for a program with a strong tight-end tradition, he looks like someone who can help carry that baton and right the ship with time to develop and refine his game.
Sievers becomes the 10th known commitment in UW’s 2026 class, joining quarterback Ryan Hopkins, wide receiver Tayshon Bardo, cornerback Carsen Eloms, offensive linemen Benjamin Novak and Maddox Cochrane, linebackers Aden Reeder and Ben Wenzel, plus defensive lineman Djidjou Bah and Arthur Scott.
This commitment also marks a significant win for Coach Letton, who’s quietly become one of the more effective recruiters on the Wisconsin Badgers staff. Now the challenge shifts—Letton will need to prove he can lead a room that not only develops those guys but, more importantly, produces on Saturdays.
Bottom line: Sievers is the kind of player you win with. And Wisconsin didn’t just identify Sievers early—they closed on him.
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