Cale Britt Picks Wisconsin for 2028 Class

Inside Linebacker’s Impressive Recruiting Trail

Cale Britt, a 6‑foot‑3, 212‑pound inside linebacker from Bishop Moore High School in Orlando, Florida, drew strong interest from top programs. He accumulated a total of 28 offers from Power Four schools, making him one of the most desired prospects of his class.

Britt’s decision was announced on Instagram on Wednesday, July 15, when he revealed he would join the Badgers for the 2028 recruiting cycle. “Very blessed to be in this position,” he wrote, thanking his family, coaches, teammates, trainers, and every school that believed in him. “Love to be a badger” he added, sealing the commitment.

Wisconsin’s Growing 2027 Class

The commitment follows a busy 2027 cycle for Wisconsin, which landed 23 players earlier in the year. That class currently ranks 24th nationally by 247sports and 26th by Rivals, giving the Badgers a solid foundation heading into the next season.

Britt’s rating varies across scouting services. ESPN panels him as a four‑star prospect, while 247sports and Rivals each credit him with three stars. On the field, he recorded 125 tackles—55 solo— and added three sacks as a sophomore last season, according to MaxPreps.

From Unofficial Visit to Decision

Wisconsin’s scholarship offer was his fourth overall and the first from a Big Ten program. The offer arrived during an unofficial visit on April 18, when several 2027 commits were also on campus. Britt returned for a June camp and earned linebacker MVP honors, a performance that boosted his visibility among recruiters.

Interest surged shortly thereafter. By the end of the month, he secured offers from North Carolina State, Penn State, Notre Dame, Arizona State, Mississippi State, Michigan, Alabama, Tennessee, Auburn, and Baylor. He also made campus visits to Notre Dame, UCLA, Alabama, and Virginia Tech during that recruiting push.

What This Means for the Badgers

Adding a quality inside linebacker strengthens Wisconsin’s defensive depth and aligns with the program’s recent recruiting momentum. Britt’s size, tackling ability, and experience at the next level give the Badgers a reliable presence in the middle of the field.

Key schools that extended offers to Britt include:

• North Carolina State
• Penn State
• Notre Dame
• Arizona State
• Mississippi State
• Michigan
• Alabama
• Tennessee
• Auburn
• Baylor

With his commitment, Cale Britt becomes Wisconsin’s first signee for the 2028 class, reinforcing the Badgers’ rebuilding trajectory and giving fans a promising linebacker to watch in the coming seasons.