Where Wisconsin’s 2022 recruiting class lands in On3’s rankings

With the 2022 class set in stone for Wisconsin and a number of programs around the country, where do the Badgers stand compared to the nation’s best?

The first note about Wisconsin’s 2022 class is that 2021 was a historic recruiting win for the Badgers. They finished with their highest-ranked group in the modern recruiting era. They didn’t need to bring in volume with this year’s group. Instead, they are focused on positions of need.

The result is a 15-man class that includes five four-star talents, according to On3 recruiting.

At the top of the 2022 rankings are three SEC programs, followed by Ohio State leading the way for the Big Ten. Here are the top 40 recruiting classes in 2022 and where the Badgers land in the mix:

40: Maryland – 22 commits (4 four-stars)

Dec. 29, 2021; New York, NY; Maryland Terrapins quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) runs the ball as Virginia Tech Hokies linebacker Dax Hollifield (4) pursues during the second half of the 2021 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

39: Iowa State -23 commits (2 four-stars)

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell, left, gives a thumbs up heading into a timeout during a NCAA college football game in the Cheez-It Bowl against Clemson, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla.

38: TCU – 14 commits (6 four-stars)

Jan. 25, 2022; Fort Worth, Texas; TCU Horned Frogs head football coach Sonny Dykes and wife Kate during the game against the Texas Longhorns at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

37: Virginia Tech – 24 commits (2 four-stars)

Dec. 29, 2021; New York, NY; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Tahj Bullock (15) runs the ball as Maryland Terrapins defensive back Devyn King (29) and linebacker Gereme Spraggins (21) pursue during the second half of the 2021 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium….