Five-Star 295-Pound Offensive Guard Donovan Jackson Flips Commitment to Wisconsin Badgers After Rejecting Tennessee, Bulldogs…

Five-Star 295-Pound Offensive Guard Donovan Jackson Flips Commitment to Wisconsin Badgers After Rejecting Tennessee, Bulldogs

Donovan Jackson had spent months weighing his options. The five-star, 295-pound offensive guard from Houston was one of the most coveted recruits in the nation, courted by powerhouse programs like Tennessee and Georgia. Both schools had rolled out the red carpet—lavish campus visits, NIL opportunities, and promises of national championship runs. But something never quite clicked.

Late one evening, after another round of phone calls with recruiters, Jackson sat with his father at the kitchen table. “Son,” his father said, “you’ve got to go where you feel at home.”

Wisconsin had been in the mix but never seemed to be the favorite. Still, there was something about Madison—the way the coaches genuinely valued offensive linemen, the storied tradition of dominant guards, and the fan base that embraced blue-collar toughness.

Then came a call from Badgers head coach Luke Fickell. “Donovan, I know you’ve got your pick of schools, but we believe you’d thrive here—not just as a player, but as a leader.”

That night, Donovan replayed his campus visit in his head. The crisp air, the intensity of practice, the cheese curds—everything felt right. The next morning, he made his decision public.

“After much thought and prayer, I’m flipping my commitment to the University of Wisconsin. Let’s get to work. #OnWisconsin”

The college football world erupted. Tennessee fans fumed. Georgia’s staff scrambled. But Wisconsin fans? They celebrated, knowing their offensive line just secured its next

great anchor.