Wisconsin football lands legacy QB Jack Sorgi in 2027 class
Wisconsin lands 2027 QB Jack Sorgi, a legacy prospect with strong arm talent and athleticism, adding a key offensive piece to the class.
The University of Wisconsin football program has landed its first out-of-state commit in the 2027 recruiting class.
And it’s not just any addition.
Four-star quarterback Jack Sorgi, a legacy prospect with deep ties to the program, announced his verbal commitment to the Badgers over offers from Arkansas, Louisville, and Memphis, giving Luke Fickell and his staff a talented prospect at the most important position on the field.
The last name carries weight in Madison.
Sorgi is the son of former Wisconsin quarterback Jim Sorgi, who starred for the Badgers in the early 2000s before being selected in the 6th round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts.
That connection doesn’t guarantee anything on Saturdays, but it does give the younger Sorgi a built-in understanding of what the position demands and what it means to play in this program.
“You’ve loved Wisconsin football for as long as we can remember… now watching that dream become reality has been so amazing and seeing you continue your dad’s legacy makes it even more special,” Sorgi’s parents posted on social media. “We are so proud of you, Jack! On Wisconsin ❤️”
Still, this wasn’t a recruiting win handed to Wisconsin.
Sorgi had previously been committed to Louisville, building a strong relationship with Jeff Brohm and the Cardinals’ staff. For a while, it looked like that landing spot would stick. But Wisconsin’s staff, led by Kenny Guiton and offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes, stayed involved behind the scenes, continued building that relationship, and ultimately positioned themselves well when his recruitment reopened earlier this spring.
That persistence paid off.
The 6-foot-4, 205-pound quarterback out of Tri-West High School in Indiana brings a combination of size, arm talent, and athleticism that fits what Wisconsin is trying to build offensively. As a junior, Sorgi completed 61.2% of his passes for 2,911 yards and 31 touchdowns to 14 interceptions, while also adding 156 yards of production on the ground.
The traits show up on film.
He’s a quarterback with the arm strength to drive the ball outside the numbers, but what stands out just as much is his ability to operate within structure. He’s comfortable getting the ball out on time, working through progressions, and delivering with touch when needed. When plays break down, he has enough athleticism, evidenced by his reported 4.67 40-yard dash, to extend and create without turning things into backyard football.
That balance matters.
There’s still development ahead. Like most high school quarterbacks, he’ll need to continue adding strength and adjust to the speed of the college game. But the baseline is there, and the tools are easy to see.
Quarterback commitments often set the tone for a class, and landing one rated among the 25 best nationally in the cycle can have a ripple effect across the rest of the offense. In this case, though, that tone was already being established by the deep in-state group Wisconsin has locked in early, making Sorgi more of an amplifier than a starting point. He still gives the Badgers staff something to point to when recruiting skill talent.
Sorgi now joins a group that already has a strong in-state foundation.
Wisconsin has secured commitments from edge rusher Isaac Miller, tight end Korz Loken, running back Kingston Allen, along with a strong group up front that includes offensive linemen Cole Reiter, Ethan McIntosh, and twins Hunter and Reece Mallinger, plus safety Dustin Roach.
It reinforces the staff’s emphasis on locking down talent within its footprint, and adding Sorgi gives that group another blue-chip recruit, signaling that the Badgers are willing to go beyond state lines to land the right pieces.
It’s early in the 2027 cycle, and there’s a long way to go. Nothing is final until the ink is dry on National Signing Day, but in this case, it brings a familiar name back to a program that knows exactly what it’s looking for at quarterback.
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Big step FORWARD! Hope he stays with it. (Yikes...I remember his Dad wearing the red and white!!)