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GOOD NEWS? Wisconsin Badgers are trending for BIG-TIME talent in Mekhi Williams! What's NEXT? Wisconsin Badgers surge in recruiting, trending for elite Florida defensive back Mekhi Williams. Can Luke Fickell’s staff close the deal and hold off powerhouse programs like Florida State, Miami, and LSU for the four-star standout? Host Ryan Herrings spotlights the momentum driving Wisconsin’s 2025 class—including key commitments from Jai Jones and Nathan Jones—and breaks down which positions and prospects could shape the Badgers’ future. The episode covers versatile DB targets, the significance of nabbing out-of-state stars, and how recruits like Steel Harris and Kingston Allen fit into Wisconsin’s plans. Plus: reflections on newly announced Wisconsin Athletics Hall of Fame inductees, featuring all-time greats Chris Borland, Melvin Gordon, and Sam Dekker. Is this the recruiting breakthrough Badgers fans have been waiting for, and what does it reveal about the program’s trajectory in the Big Ten? "INTRO: Workplace chaos. Deadlines stacking up, inbox overflowing, and the one position you have to fill still sitting open. When the pressure’s on and you need the right hire, this is a job for Sponsored Jobs. Indeed Sponsored Jobs helps you reach the people who actually fit what you’re looking for — skills, experience, location — so you’re not just hoping the right candidate stumbles across your post. TRANSITION: And here’s a stat that says it all: In the minute I’ve been talking to you, companies like yours made 27 hires on Indeed, according to Indeed data, worldwide. So if you’re hiring, spend less time searching and more time interviewing candidates who check all your boxes with Indeed Sponsored Jobs. CTA OFFER: Spend less time searching, and more time actually interviewing candidates who check all your boxes — less stress, less time, more results. When you need the right person to cut through the chaos, this is a job for Indeed Sponsored Jobs. And listeners of this show will get a SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR Sponsored Job credit to help get your job the premium status it deserves at Indeed dot com slash PODCAST. Just go to Indeed dot com slash PODCAST right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Indeed dot com slash PODCAST. Terms and conditions apply. Need to hire? This is a job for Indeed Sponsored Jobs! " PHOTO CREDIT: Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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