Wisconsin football lands commitment from 2026 WR Kash Brock
Wisconsin football has landed a commitment from 2026 wide receiver Kash Brock, who was a former Iowa State signee.
The University of Wisconsin football program has made another addition to its 2026 recruiting class on offense.
Three-star wide receiver Kash Brock announced his commitment to Wisconsin after an up-and-down recruitment that came together late in the process, without the benefit of taking an official visit to Madison.
"I have committed to the University of Wisconsin," Brock wrote. "I will enroll in January. Thank you for all the support from players and coaches. Let’s get to work."
The road that eventually led Brock to Wisconsin was anything but linear.
The 6-foot-3 wideout from Basha High School in Chandler (Ariz.) initially committed to Colorado State in June 2025, then flipped to Iowa State in November, pledging to then-head coach Matt Campbell, only for him to later take the Penn State job when it opened. Just weeks after that commitment on Nov. 24 and the subsequent signing, Brock was granted his release from his letter of intent and reopened his recruitment amid all of the changes happening within the Cyclones football program.
“I will always appreciate the opportunity I was given to be an Iowa State Cyclone,” Brock said. “After the recent coaching changes, my family and I have decided it’s best to explore other opportunities. With that being said, I have been released from my signing, and my recruitment is back open.”
That decision quickly reset the board and opened the door for several Power Four programs to get involved, including Penn State, where Brock already had a connection through position coach Noah Pauley, who joined the Nittany Lions staff after Campbell was hired as the head coach.
Wisconsin extended an offer on Dec. 31, 2025, and quickly emerged as the primary contender for his services down the stretch. Earlier in the process, Brock held an offer list that included San Diego State, Air Force, Arizona, Northwestern, Washington State, and UNLV, among others.
According to the composite rankings, Brock ranks No. 1,924 nationally, No. 275 among wide receivers, and No. 32 in the state of Arizona.
Sources close to the recruitment shared that Wisconsin’s staff, led by head coach Luke Fickell and wide receivers coach Jordan Reid, had been pushing hard for Brock, selling the program’s need for playmakers on the boundary in the passing game and his fit within their NFL-style offense.
Brock’s senior season at Basha solidified his status as one of the state’s top offensive prospects. He hauled in 54 receptions for 960 yards and 10 touchdowns, averaging 17.8 yards per catch. That production was backed up by athletic testing numbers, including a 4.52-second 40-yard dash, a 35-inch vertical, and an 11-second 100 meters, giving him reliable vertical speed to stress defenses when paired with his impressive size. Physically, Brock can play through contact and hold up as an all-around receiver.
On Brock’s HUDL film, he flashes good burst off the line and the ability to create separation downfield with long, fluid strides. He’s not shy about working the middle of the field, shows solid straight-line speed, and competes for extra yards after the catch. There’s also enough physicality in his game to project growth as a blocker over time. Taken together, he’s the type of receiver this staff felt was worth taking a chance on at the position, especially in a room that needs upside and long-term pieces.
The staff views Brock as a prototypical outside receiver based on his frame and play style. He shows reliable hands in traffic, has a knack for high-pointing the ball, and plays with a high level of competitiveness. At 175 pounds, Brock is lean, but there’s plenty of room for physical growth, and getting into Brady Collins’ strength program should allow him to add muscle without losing the movement skills that make his profile intriguing.
For Wisconsin, Brock’s late addition addresses a clear need in the 2026 class. With early enrollment set for January, he enters a wide receiver room that’s undergoing a full rebuild this offseason, one that also added Keeyshawn Tabuteau and Zion Legree in this recruiting cycle. That turnover creates real opportunity, and Brock will have a chance to compete right away in a wide-open room once spring practice begins.
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