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RARE TALENT: Wisconsin Badgers’ Yahzeen Zion COMMITMENT Has Brian Smith SEEING Top 100 FUTURE
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- Jun 23, 2026
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RARE TALENT: Wisconsin Badgers’ Yahzeen Zion COMMITMENT Has Brian Smith SEEING Top 100 FUTURE! Wisconsin Badgers football surges on the recruiting trail, landing high-upside defensive standouts Yahzeen Zion and Brody Pfannenstiel. Are these elite prospects the missing pieces to elevate Wisconsin's defense into Big Ten contention? Recruiting analyst Brian Smith spotlights Zion's rare athleticism and versatility, calling him a potential game-changer on the defensive line alongside Fappensteel, a relentless edge presence flipped from Texas Tech. The discussion tackles the impact of NIL deals, Wisconsin’s new approach to talent acquisition, and the challenges of retaining top recruits against heavyweight programs. Plus, viral prospect Mekhi Williams draws NFL-level comparisons, while listeners get updates on offensive expectations, potential breakout players, and recruiting momentum in key territories. Can Wisconsin’s upgraded front seven and fresh talent push the Badgers back to Big Ten prominence? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBadgers?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RyanAndBucky Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnBadgers Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/l…