Germantown tackle Cole Reiter boosts stock of Wisconsin's 2027 class

MADISON – The Wisconsin football program continues to build momentum with its 2027 class.

Add tackle Cole Reiter to the Badgers’ list of committed prospects. The 6-foot-7, 315-pound standout from Germantown High School announced his commitment to the program on March 26.

The consensus four-star recruit joins what is so far an all-Wisconsin-bred recruiting class that is making noise nationally. The five-man unit that also includes Iola-Scandinavia tight end Korz Loken, Verona tackle Ethan McIntosh, Catholic Memorial outside linebacker Isaac Miller, and Catholic Memorial safety Dustin Roach, who is ranked No. 17 nationally by Rivals and 22nd by 247sports on March 27.

Reiter shared his news on social media. His post on X simply said “Home!”

Home!🏠 @BadgerFootballpic.twitter.com/b3lF4rZPqr

— Cole Reiter (@ColeReiter12) March 26, 2026

Reiter is listed as the No. 3 in-state prospect by 247sports behind UW target Kingston Allen, the running back from Green Bay Notre Dame, and Loken.

To get the commitment, Wisconsin beat offers from Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State and reigning national champion Indiana. Nebraska, Minnesota and Michigan State were among the numerous other offers he received.

Reiter was the Greater Metro Conference lineman of the year last season and a first-team all-state selection by the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association.

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Germantown tackle Cole Reiter commits to Wisconsin football