The Wisconsin Badgers are losing one of their top 2024 recruits, as four-star outside linebacker Anelu Lafaele is entering the transfer portal, he announced on Wednesday.
Big one: 2024 four-star freshman OLB Anelu Lafaele is entering the transfer portal.
2nd #Badgers freshman to enter the portal.— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) December 19, 2024Lafaele, a 6’3, 220-pound edge rusher from Hawaii, had initially committed to the Badgers over finalists Arizona State, Washington, and Hawaii, marking a key addition for Wisconsin in their 2024 class.
He was one of two outside linebackers in head coach Luke Fickell’s first true recruiting class alongside four-star Thomas Heiberger, and is the second 2024 recruit to depart after just one season, joining three-star defensive end Hank Weber.