Inside the Mind of Wisconsin Football’s Most Elusive 2026 Defensive Line Prospect, Djidjou Bah

When a three-star defensive lineman from Tennessee whittles his choices down to just eight schools, including the Wisconsin Badgers, you know there’s more brewing than just a routine recruitment. Djidjou Bah, a prospect with a solid reputation and a keen eye on the future, has spotlighted Wisconsin among a competitive group featuring Indiana, NC State, Michigan State, and others—all vying for a slice of his talent. As he gears up for official visits stretching from late May into June, the suspense builds around where Bah will land—and why the Badgers are so intent on securing his signature, especially given how their current class is shaping up. With his commitment timeline set for this summer, it’s clear that Bah’s decision will ripple through the Big Ten landscape. Intrigued? Dive deeper into this developing story and discover what makes Bah tick and why Wisconsin remains in the hunt. LEARN MORE

AI-assisted summary
• Three-star defensive lineman Djidjou Bah includes Wisconsin in his top eight schools.
• Bah plans to commit sometime in June or July and has official visits scheduled with five of his finalists.

Bah: My biggest influence is my entire family, their input in where I decide to go means a lot.Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinionWisconsin football class of 2026 target, three-star defensive lineman Djidjou Bah, released his list of eight finalists on Friday. The Badgers made the cut, along with Indiana, NC State, Michigan State, Northwestern, Iowa, Georgia Tech, and Memphis.Wisconsin’s class of 2026 currently ranks No. 44 nationally with seven players committed. The three-star lineman is one of the program’s high-priority targets at the position, especially after King Liggins’ commitment to Illinois.

BW: You hold offers from Northwestern, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan State, and Wisconsin. What stands out to you about the Big Ten and was playing in the conference a priority for you during your recruitment?

Bah caught up with Badgers Wire after releasing his list of finalists. Here is what he had to say about his recruitment and interest in the Badgers:

BW: Where do you see yourself fitting in with the Badgers?

Bah: I see myself fitting in a four-man front and also playing the three technique.

BW: What is one area of your game you’re looking to improve?

Bah: I’ll be committing sometime in June or July.

BW: Do you have a biggest influence in football whether that be a parent, player, or just someone who got you interested in the sport?

Bah: I am focused on improving my hand placement and playing more with my hands, while also having a lower pad level.

BW: Do you have a potential time you are looking to commit?

Bah: The Big Ten is the best conference in football, in my opinion. To have the opportunity to play in the Big Ten is a blessing. I do want to play in a top tier conference like the Big Ten or SEC during my college career.

247Sports ranks Bah as the No. 148th defensive lineman in the class and the No. 60 recruit from Tennessee. He has official visits scheduled to Wisconsin on May 30, Iowa on June 6, Indiana on June 13 and Michigan State on June 20, plus already completed one to Northwestern. The recruiting service has yet to release a prediction for his commitment decision.