Where Wisconsin’s promising 2024 class stands in national recruiting rankings

The new-look Wisconsin Badgers have hit the ground running on the recruiting front: They have landed a trio of commits in 2024.

The class is headlined by four-star quarterback Mabrey Mettauer, who was one of Luke Fickell’s first big wins on the job.

Mettauer is joined by a pair of tight ends as Wisconsin is in the early stages of building its 2024 group.

Where does Wisconsin’s three-person class stand according to 247Sports and who leads the way at this early stage? The Badgers landed in the top 25.

Here are the 2024 recruiting rankings at this point according to 247Sports’ composite:

Arizona Wildcats

Nov. 25, 2022; Tucson, Arizona; Arizona Wildcats celebrates an interception during the Territorial Cup rivalry game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Arizona Stadium.

Commits: 3

Average Rating: 87.65

Ole Miss Rebels

Oct. 31, 2020; Nashville, Tennessee; Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin congratulates Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Elijah Moore (8) after a touchdown during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Vanderbilt Stadium. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Commits: 2

Average Rating: 88.11

North Carolina Tar Heels

Nov. 19, 2022; Chapel Hill; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye (10) passes the ball to wide receiver Josh Downs (11) (not pictured) in the fourth quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Commits: 5

Average Rating: 88.29

BYU Cougars

Oct. 23, 2021; Pullman, Washington; Brigham Young Cougars mascot Cosmo poses for a photo after a game against the Washington State Cougars at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. BYU won 21-19. James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

Commits: 5

Average Rating: 84.41

Wisconsin Badgers

New Wisconsin head football coach Luke Fickell, right, poses with athletic director Chris McIntosh at a news conference introducing Fickell on Monday, November 28, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. He was previously head coach for six seasons at Cincinnati.
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Commits: 3

Average Rating: 90.18

Arkansas Razorbacks

Dec. 28, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee; Arkansas Razorbacks running back Raheim Sanders (5) rushes in the first quarter against the Kansas Jayhawks in the 2022 Liberty Bowl at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Commits: 3

Average Rating: 90.32

Minnesota Golden Gophers

Nov. 27, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Minnesota Gophers players rush to celebrate with the Paul Bunyan trophy after their victory against the Wisconsin Badgers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports

Commits: 5

Average Rating: 85.42

Auburn Tigers

Auburn Tigers football coach Hugh Freeze and athletic director John Cohen pose for photos during Freeze’s introduction at the Woltosz Football Performance Center in Auburn, Alabama, on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022 Jake Crandall / USA TODAY NETWORK

Commits: 3

Average Rating: 91.66

Purdue Boilermakers

Oct. 22, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin; Purdue Boilermakers tight end Payne Durham (87) is tackled by Wisconsin Badgers safety Kamo’i Latu (13) after catching a pass during the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Commits: 4

Average Rating: 86.85

Penn State Nittany Lions

Oct. 1, 2022; University Park, Pennsylvania; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Sean Clifford (14) looks to throw a pass during the fourth quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Northwestern 17-7. Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Commits: 4

Average Rating: 90.47

Texas A&M Aggies

Sept. 3, 2022; College Station, Texas; Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Ainias Smith (0) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Kyle Field. Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports

Commits: 4

Average Rating: 90.82

Pittsburgh Panthers

Dec. 4, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina; Pittsburgh Panthers mascot ROC performs during the second half of the ACC championship game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Bank of America Stadium. Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Commits: 5

Average Rating: 87.64

Colorado Buffaloes

Dec. 4, 2022; Boulder; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders during a press conference at the Arrow Touchdown Club. Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Commits: 5

Average Rating: 88.52

Duke Blue Devils

July 21, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina; Duke head coach Mike Elko talks to the media during the second day of ACC Media Days at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte, NC. Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Commits: 6

Average Rating: 86.15

Ohio State Buckeyes

Sept. 24, 2022; Columbus, Ohio; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Cade Stover (8) celebrates the touchdown catch during the first quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Ohio Stadium. Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Commits: 4

Average Rating: 94.19

Iowa Hawkeyes

Nov. 12, 2022; Iowa City; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Riley Moss (33) and defensive back Kaevon Merriweather (26) carry the Heartland Trophy after the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Kinnick Stadium. Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Commits: 6

Average Rating: 87.82

Florida Gators

July 20, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia; The Florida Gators helmet on the stage during SEC media days at the College Football Hall of Fame. Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Commits: 4

Average Rating: 96.20

Texas Tech Red Raiders

July 14, 2022; Arlington, Texas; A view of the Texas Tech Red Raiders helmet logo during the Big 12 media day at AT&T Stadium. Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Commits: 6

Average Rating: 88.15

Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Nov. 29, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin; Wake Forest Demon Deacons guard Damari Monsanto (30) drives to the basket as a flop is called on Wisconsin Badgers guard Isaac Lindsey (right) during the first half at the Kohl Center. Kayla Wolf-USA TODAY Sports

Commits: 7

Average Rating: 85.90

Alabama Crimson Tide

Nov. 13, 2021; Tuscaloosa; Alabama head coach Nick Saban watches the Crimson Tide warm up before playing New Mexico State at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports

Commits: 4

Average Rating: 96.96

Clemson Tigers

Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports

Commits: 6

Average Rating: 92.13

Tennessee Volunteers

Sept. 22, 2018; Knoxville, Tennessee; The 102,455 sign which is the seating capacity in Neyland Stadium and the Power T logo on the south entrance at Neyland Stadium at a game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Florida Gators. Bryan Lynn-USA TODAY Sports

Commits: 5

Average Rating: 92.23

Oregon Ducks

Dec. 29, 2021; San Antonio, Texas; The Oregon Ducks mascot on the field during the second half of the 2021 Alamo Bowl against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Alamodome. Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Commits: 5

Average Rating: 92.37

South Carolina Gamecocks

South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) rolls out from the pocket during the third quarter of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl of an NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish held off the South Carolina Gamecocks, 45-38. Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union

Commits: 5

Average Rating: 93.89

Michigan Wolverines

Sept. 3, 2022; Ann Arbor; Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) rushes for a touchdown in the second half against the Colorado State Rams at Michigan Stadium. Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Commits: 7

Average Rating: 90.25

Florida State Seminoles

July 20, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina; Florida State defensive back Jammie Robinson speaks to the media during ACC media days at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte. Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Commits: 9

Average Rating: 91.16

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Dec. 28, 2019; Orlando, Florida; The Notre Dame Fighting Irish mascot celebrates the field goal against the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Commits: 8

Average Rating: 92.60

LSU Tigers

LSU football coach Brian Kelly speaks to media following the first spring practice under him on March 24.

Commits: 11

Average Rating: 91.04

Georgia Bulldogs

Jan. 10, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana; The Georgia Bulldogs mascot Uga on the sideline during the first half in the 2022 CFP college football national championship game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs at Lucas Oil Stadium. Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Commits: 10

Average Rating: 95.98

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