Wisconsin football lands 4-star tackle recruit Cole Reiter

The Badgers add a top offensive line prospect to their 2027 recruiting class.

Mar. 26, 2026 at 10:04pm

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The University of Wisconsin football program has secured a commitment from 4-star offensive tackle recruit Cole Reiter for their 2027 recruiting class. Reiter is considered one of the top offensive line prospects in the country and chose the Badgers over several other top programs.

Why it matters

Landing a highly-touted offensive line recruit is a major coup for the Wisconsin football program, which has built a reputation for developing elite offensive linemen. Reiter's commitment boosts the Badgers' 2027 recruiting class and provides them with a potential cornerstone for their future offensive line.

The details

Cole Reiter, a 6'6", 310-pound offensive tackle from Wausau, Wisconsin, announced his commitment to the University of Wisconsin on his social media accounts. Reiter is ranked as the No. 4 offensive tackle and the No. 32 overall prospect in the 2027 recruiting class by 247Sports. He chose the Badgers over scholarship offers from several other top programs, including Ohio State, Michigan, and Notre Dame.

  • Reiter announced his commitment on March 26, 2026.

The players

Cole Reiter

A 4-star offensive tackle recruit from Wausau, Wisconsin who has committed to play for the University of Wisconsin starting in 2027.

University of Wisconsin

The public research university located in Madison, Wisconsin that fields a highly successful Division I football program.

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What’s next

Reiter will now focus on his senior season of high school football before enrolling at Wisconsin in the fall of 2027.

The takeaway

Wisconsin's ability to land a top offensive line prospect like Cole Reiter is a testament to the program's reputation for developing elite offensive linemen and competing at a high level in the Big Ten conference.