Linebacker Tackett Curtis might be biggest recruit yet for Wisconsin's defense
MADISON - Luke Fickell and his staff continued to fill areas of need through the transfer portal Tuesday.
The team’s latest recruit might be its biggest yet for the defense.
Tackett Curtis, a 6-foot-2, 225-pound inside linebacker who played at USC this past season, announced his intention to play for the Badgers. He has three years of eligibility remaining.
Tackett Curtis transfer: Wisconsin football lands top available LB in portal out of USC
Curtis’ announcement comes five days after the Badgers landed another highly-regarded inside linebacker from the portal, Jaheim Thomas from Arkansas.
Inside linebacker has a position the Badgers have focused on this offseason. UW previously received commitments from Sebastian Cheeks from North Carolina, Jahsiah Galvan of Northern Iowa and Thomas.
Wisconsin transfer portal tracker: Who's heading out and who's heading in? Latest: Tackett Curtis
Curtis comes to Wisconsin after recording 40 tackles, including 24 solo, for the Trojans. He made four tackles for a loss, two sacks, forced one fumble and had two fumble recoveries.
He is a former four-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports who played his high school ball in Louisiana.
Former Albany DE Elijah Hills commits
Tuesday afternoon the Badgers also received a commitment from Elijah Hills, a 6-2, 281-pound defensive end who helped Albany reached the semifinals of the FCS playoffs.
He recorded 31 tackles this past season, 15 solos, with nine tackles for a loss and 1½ sacks this past season.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Former USC LB Tackett Curtis commits to Luke Fickell, Wisconsin
