Hometown Recruit Ethan McIntosh Commits to Wisconsin Badgers for 2027

In a significant recruiting win for the Wisconsin Badgers, the program has secured a commitment from 2027 three-star offensive lineman Ethan McIntosh. The announcement came on Wednesday, marking an early victory for the Badgers in the 2027 recruiting cycle.

McIntosh, a native of Verona, Wisconsin, is the son of Badgers Athletic Director Chris McIntosh. The 6'7", 250-pound prospect is considered the No. 5-rated player in Wisconsin for the 2027 class according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. With several nationally-recognized recruits expected to come out of the state in 2027, this commitment gives the Badgers an important early foothold.

Wisconsin had offered McIntosh following a camp this past summer, which was his seventh scholarship offer. Since then, he has also received offers from Illinois, Colorado State, and Nebraska, but the hometown Badgers were always the team to beat in his recruitment. McIntosh's size and athleticism make him an appealing prospect, and he has the frame to continue adding mass as he develops.