Wisconsin Commits Rally Around Top In-State Recruit Kingston Allen

Badgers' 2027 class is stacked with homegrown talent, now they want to land the state's top player.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 4:20pm

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As Wisconsin football continues its in-state recruiting dominance under head coach Luke Fickell, the Badgers have landed seven commitments for their 2027 class - all from Wisconsin. The latest additions are offensive line twins Hunter and Reece Mallinger. Now, the Badgers' current commits are publicly campaigning for the state's top recruit, 4-star running back Kingston Allen from Green Bay, to join them in Madison.

Why it matters

Landing Allen would essentially give Wisconsin a clean sweep of the top in-state talent for 2027, solidifying their position as the premier destination for top Wisconsin high school players. This could help the Badgers return to their glory days of dominant, homegrown offensive lines and backfields.

The details

Wisconsin has already secured commitments from seven of the top 10 players in the state for 2027, including offensive linemen twins Hunter and Reece Mallinger. The Badgers' current commits, like tight end Korz Lorken and safety Dustin Roach, are now publicly recruiting 4-star running back Kingston Allen to join them. Allen, from Green Bay, is considered the top player in Wisconsin and one of the best tailbacks nationally. He has only two Power Five offers so far - Wisconsin and Northwestern.

  • The Mallinger twins committed to Wisconsin in April 2026.
  • Allen is set to take an official visit to Wisconsin from May 28-31, 2026.

The players

Luke Fickell

The head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers football team.

Kingston Allen

A 4-star running back from Green Bay (Notre Dame) High School, considered the top player in the state of Wisconsin and one of the best tailbacks nationally in the 2027 recruiting class.

Korz Lorken

A tight end commit in Wisconsin's 2027 recruiting class, from Iola, Wisconsin.

Dustin Roach

A safety commit in Wisconsin's 2027 recruiting class, from Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Hunter Mallinger

An offensive lineman commit in Wisconsin's 2027 recruiting class, from Sussex (Hamilton) High School.

Reece Mallinger

An offensive lineman commit in Wisconsin's 2027 recruiting class, from Sussex (Hamilton) High School.

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What they’re saying

“Missing one... @KingstonAllen17”

— Korz Lorken, Wisconsin Commit

“@KingstonAllen17 8??”

— Dustin Roach, Wisconsin Commit

What’s next

Allen is set to take an official visit to Wisconsin from May 28-31, 2026, which could be a key step in his recruitment.

The takeaway

Wisconsin's 2027 recruiting class is shaping up to be a homecoming for the state's top talent, as the Badgers look to lock up a clean sweep of the in-state blue-chip prospects. Landing 4-star running back Kingston Allen would be the crowning achievement, potentially setting the stage for a return to the Badgers' glory days of dominant, homegrown offensive units.