Wisconsin Lands Commitment from Top In-State Tailback

Green Bay's Kingston Allen, the No. 1 prospect in Wisconsin, chooses to stay home and play for the Badgers.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 6:38pm

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Wisconsin football landed a major in-state recruiting win on Friday with the commitment of Green Bay running back Kingston Allen, the top-ranked prospect in the state and a top-150 national recruit. Allen, who set state records with 3,548 rushing yards and 57 touchdowns last season, chose the Badgers over offers from Northwestern, Eastern Michigan, and other programs.

Why it matters

Allen's commitment is a significant boost for Wisconsin's 2027 recruiting class, which is now ranked 10th nationally. The Badgers have made keeping top in-state talent a priority under new head coach Jayden Everett, and landing Allen continues to build that wall around the state.

The details

At 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds, Allen brings an impressive blend of size, speed, and power to the Badgers' backfield. He was named the Wisconsin Gatorade Player of the Year last season after his record-breaking campaign for Green Bay Notre Dame Academy. Allen chose Wisconsin over a power-conference offer from Northwestern and mid-major scholarships from Eastern Michigan, North Dakota, and North Dakota State.

  • Allen announced his commitment on April 3, 2026.
  • He was the last in-state prospect to commit to Wisconsin's 2027 recruiting class.

The players

Kingston Allen

A 6-foot-1, 185-pound running back from Green Bay Notre Dame Academy, Allen is the top-ranked prospect in Wisconsin and a top-150 national recruit.

Jayden Everett

The first-year head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers, Everett has made keeping top in-state talent a priority for the program.

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What they’re saying

“Blessed to make the commitment to the University of Wisconsin Madison!!! Staying home🦡🦡🦡#onWisconsin #RBU”

— Kingston Allen

What’s next

Wisconsin will continue to recruit other top in-state prospects, including hosting North Richland Hills (Texas) Richland's Jayshon Gibson and Washington D.C. St. John's College's Da'Jon Talley-Rhodes on visits in the coming months.

The takeaway

Allen's commitment is a significant win for the Badgers, as they continue to build their 2027 recruiting class around top in-state talent. His elite production and well-rounded skill set make him a perfect fit for Wisconsin's run-heavy offense.