Which top recruit flipped from Wisconsin to West Virginia?

Amari Latimer, a four-star running back and Wisconsin's top 2026 commit, flipped to West Virginia.

When did Amari Latimer flip his commitment?

Amari Latimer flipped his commitment on Wednesday, coinciding with the start of the Early Signing Period.

How does Amari Latimer's flip affect Wisconsin's recruiting class?

Latimer's decommitment has impacted Wisconsin's national recruiting class ranking, leaving it without blue-chip prospects currently.

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Wisconsin Loses 4-Star Recruit to West Virginia

4 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Amari Latimer, a top 2026 running back commit, flipped to West Virginia.
Latimer visited West Virginia on November 29th before his decision.
Wisconsin's 2026 class rankings dropped after the decommitment.

Wisconsin Loses 4-Star Recruit to West Virginia

Wisconsin's highly-touted 2026 recruiting class suffered a significant blow on Wednesday with the decommitment of four-star running back Amari Latimer. Latimer officially flipped his commitment to West Virginia during an early signing ceremony at his high school. This late switch came as a surprise, though hints of a potential change had been circulating for months.

Latimer's final decision followed a crucial official visit to West Virginia on November 29th. Previously, he had been projected to flip to Ohio State in mid-October. His departure significantly impacts the Badgers' recruiting class, which now ranks lower nationally.

The loss of Latimer, along with wide receiver Jayden Petit's recent decommitment, leaves Wisconsin's 2026 class without any blue-chip prospects at this time. Despite these setbacks, the Badgers are expected to actively pursue additions through the transfer portal during the upcoming winter window.