Game-Changing Talent: Wisconsin Football Eyes Elite Transfer Wide Receiver
Here’s an interesting tale in the world of college football—where talent, opportunity, and the transfer portal intersect. Wisconsin’s football program, known for their strategic acumen in recruiting top-tier players, has their eyes set on a gem from Hawaii, none other than the electrifying wide receiver, Dekel Crowdus. The Badgers made their move, offering Crowdus a place to showcase his undeniable talent.
But what’s the backstory here? Well, Crowdus, originally a top recruit from Kentucky, hasn’t had your typical college football journey. After redshirting and playing a limited role during his earlier years in Kentucky, he made a significant leap in stats at Hawaii—just last season—amassing 402 receiving yards and four touchdowns with an impressive average of 25.1 yards per catch.
Now, with his sights possibly set on a final collegiate season, he’s back in the portal, causing quite a stir. Schools like Oklahoma are in the mix, but we’ll see if Wisconsin can swoop in for another critical recruiting victory, enhancing their offense with Crowdus’s big-play potential.
This could be the beginning of an interesting recruitment saga. Keep reading to get all the details, as this story unfolds…
- Wisconsin football offered Hawaii transfer wide receiver Dekel Crowdus.
- Crowdus, a former four-star recruit, spent one year at Hawaii after transferring from Kentucky.
- He excelled at Hawaii with 402 receiving yards and four touchdowns.
- Crowdus has also received offers from other schools, including Oklahoma.
Wisconsin is still looking to add depth at wide receiver after Mark Hamper and Quincy Burroughs left during the spring transfer window. Crowdus would bring an intriguing big-play ability to Jeff Grimes’ offense — the receiver’s career yards-per-catch average is 24.2. With Oklahoma involved, we’ll see if the Badgers can pull off another critical recruiting win.The Lexington, Kentucky, native is now back in the portal with a final year of eligibility remaining. 247Sports currently lists him as a three-star transfer prospect, ranked as the No. 822 overall player in the portal and No. 150 wide receiver.Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
The offer follows two of the program’s top transfer receiver targets committing elsewhere, including former Michigan and West Georgia wideout Karmello English, who visited Madison, Wisconsin, early last week.Crowdus is in the portal after one year at Hawaii. He originally began his career at Kentucky, where he signed as a four-star recruit, ranked specifically as the No. 307 player in the class of 2021 and the No. 49 wide receiver. After redshirting as a true freshman, the 5-foot-10 receiver appeared in 10 games in 2022, catching four passes for 82 yards. He held a similar role as a redshirt sophomore in 2023, appearing in 10 games, primarily on special teams.
Wisconsin football extended an offer to Hawaii transfer wide receiver Dekel Crowdus on Saturday.According to his X account, Crowdus has also received offers from Coastal Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas State and Charlotte. He was a late entry into the portal (April 25) and appears to be in the early stages of his transfer recruitment.
Crowdus then excelled in his one season at Hawaii. He finished the campaign with 16 catches, 402 receiving yards, 25.1 yards-per-reception and four touchdowns.
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