Wisconsin Football Secures Surprise Commitment: In-State Offensive Lineman Sparks Buzz for Class of 2026
When it comes to Wisconsin football, the story keeps unfolding in the most promising ways—and this latest chapter has caught my undivided attention. Aiden Dirksen, a towering 6-foot-6 offensive lineman from Green Bay’s own Bay Port High, has stepped up and committed to the Badgers’ program as a preferred walk-on for the class of 2026. What’s fascinating here isn’t just the commitment itself, but the journey that earned it—a standout showing at Wisconsin’s high school development camp that clearly made a mark on the coaching staff. Dirksen’s no-name status on 247Sports might raise eyebrows, but trust me, the buzz here is real. This is a player molded by grit, dedication, and the kind of support network that shapes winners. With Wisconsin’s class climbing in national ranks and talented players like three-star linebacker Ben Wenzel already in the fold, Dirksen’s arrival adds a new spice to an already flavorful recruiting stew. Curious to see how this green Bay local will impact the Badgers’ frontline? You’re not alone. LEARN MORE
- Aiden Dirksen, a class of 2026 offensive lineman from Green Bay, Wisconsin, committed to Wisconsin football as a preferred walk-on.
- Dirksen received the offer after impressing coaches at a recent high school development camp.
- Wisconsin’s 2026 recruiting class currently ranks 36th nationally.
The 6-foot-6 interior offensive lineman is a native of Green Bay, Wisconsin, and plays his high school football for Bay Port. 247Sports has yet to assign him a star rating or position ranking.Dirksen will join the program as a preferred walk-on. He accepted an offer that the Wisconsin coaching staff extended after his performance at the program’s high school development camp last week.“First off, I would like to Thank God for blessing me with these opportunities that he has put in front of me,” Dirksen wrote on X. “I also want to thank my family for supporting me on this long journey. I want to thank Coach Steven Jorgensen and the rest of the coaching staff at Bay Port football for pushing me to my limit and preparing me for this opportunity while molding me into the player I am today. I also want to give a thank you to all of my teammates who have been a huge role in preparing me for my football journey. With that being said, I am extremely blessed to announce that I have committed to the University of Wisconsin!”Dirksen will arrive on campus with a Wisconsin recruiting class that currently ranks No. 36 in the nation with 13 scholarship players committed. One of those scholarship players is from the state of Wisconsin: three-star linebacker Ben Wenzel.
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Wisconsin football landed a commitment from class of 2026 in-state offensive lineman Aiden Dirksen on Saturday.
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