# SURGE: Wisconsin Badgers add James Roberson, recruiting MOMENTUM continues to ACCELERATE

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Podcast: [Locked On Badgers - Daily Podcast On Wisconsin Badgers Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-badgers-daily-podcast-on-wisconsin-badgers-football-basketball-888653)
Published: 2026-06-10T10:00:00+00:00
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Wisconsin Badgers’ recruiting momentum shows no signs of slowing as James Roberson, a standout safety from Allen, Texas, commits to the class. Is Luke Fickell assembling his most versatile and athletic defensive backfield yet? Ryan Harings and recruiting insider Jon McNamara break down Roberson’s physical style, his fit alongside Dustin Roach and DJ Davis, and how the Badgers’ new focus on length and versatility could redefine their secondary. From flipping blue-chip corner Mekai Williams and landing four-star receiver Jai Jones to major in-state wins and fierce NIL battles, the discussion covers high-upside prospects like Yahzeen Zion, recruiting strategy shifts, and the challenges of building a winning program in today’s college football landscape. Plus, get insights on Wisconsin’s 2025 and 2028 recruiting classes, the state’s rising football talent, and who really drives the Badgers’ recruiting machine on staff. Will this surge translate to wins on the field? 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 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wayfair Patio season is here and these deals won’t last! Head to https://wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get s…

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