An aerial view of the Kohl Heart on the campus of UW-Madison
An aerial view of Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., dwelling of the Wisconsin Badgers.
MADISON – The most recent participant to decide to the Wisconsin soccer program epitomizes coach Luke Fickell’s push so as to add greater gamers to the protection.
Carmelow Reed, a 6-foot-7, 250-pound exterior linebacker from Wealthy Township Excessive Faculty in Olympia Fields, Illinois, introduced his dedication to the Badgers on Monday night. He’s the third identified participant to decide to Wisconsin’s 2026 class and the primary defender.
Reed is taken into account a three-star prospect by Rivals and 247sports.
He shared information of his dedication with a put up on X.
Curiosity in Reed took off throughout the previous couple of months. Since Jan. 31, he has introduced 16 Division I affords on X. The latest affords from Missouri, LSU, Minnesota and Ole Miss.
The Badgers have been the primary Energy 4 program to supply a scholarship. He introduced UW’s supply Feb. 4.
In line with his Hudl profile, Reed made 5 sacks and 12 tackles for a loss final season.
He joins Ben Novak, an offensive lineman from Merrillville, Indiana, and Tayshon Bardo, a receiver from Mishawaka, Indiana, within the Badgers’ 2026 recruiting class.