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Badgers continue to stack up defensive line talent with pair of commits

The Wisconsin Badgers are making a concerted effort to improve their defensive line after getting some disappointing play from their group in 2024, and that was seen quickly over the weekend with a pair of commitments from the transfer portal.

On Sunday, the Badgers picked up a commitment from Tulane defensive lineman Parker Petersen, beating out a strong list of offers, including ones from USC, Auburn, Notre Dame, and Indiana.

Seeing Red @BadgerFootball @CoachWhit_UW pic.twitter.com/E4a0RrFFV5

— Parker Petersen (@ParkerPeterse11) December 15, 2024

A 6’4, 300-pound defensive lineman, Petersen accumulated 21 tackles, 4.