Wisconsin Football: Flashy 4-Star RB Commits to Badgers

RBU claims aside, the groundwork for Dupree’s recruitment to Wisconsin was done while head coach Luke Fickell was at Cincinnati. Former Cincinnati offensive coordinator Gino Guidugli (who briefly followed Fickell to UW before becoming quarterbacks coach at Notre Dame) aggressively pursued Dupree while with the Bearcats and quickly offered him a scholarship to Wisconsin. Dupree took a visit to Madison under the previous coaching staff, but was not offered a scholarship.

Darrion Dupree Recruiting Profile

The 247Sports Composite rankings rate Dupree as a four-star running back prospect. Hailing from Chicago, he is the 32nd-ranked running back and eighth-ranked player from Illinois in the 2024 recruiting class.

Wisconsin Sports Heroics contributor Jarrett Guerrera described Dupree’s game ahead of the commitment:

Coming in at 5-foot-10-inches, 190-pounds, Dupree is a shifty running back that often flies past the defense with an array of moves. The running back can hard-cut back inside or spin his way to the sideline. Dupree has an incredible boost of speed as well and he has the field vision to find the open field. While he may not be the most physically imposing running back, Dupree is a tough back to bring down as he consistently breaks tackles.

Beyond his ability to run the ball, Dupree is a threat in the passing-game. His speed allows him to find open space and make impressive catches. He projects as an every-down back at the next level.

The exciting prospect plays high school football at Mount Carmel High School. Notably, it is the same high school that longtime NFL quarterback (and uncle of Wisconsin women’s hockey star alumna Sarah Nurse) Donovan McNabb attended.

Wisconsin Football Recruiting: State of the 2024 Class

Dupree is the 17th commitment in Wisconsin’s 2024 recruiting class. Alongside three-star Gideon Ituka, he is the second running back in the class.

Wisconsin Football Recruiting: Will UW Miss on 4-Star DB?

Before Dupree’s commitment, UW’s class ranked 26th nationally and eighth in the Big Ten. Wisconsin football trails conference foes (beginning with the top-ranked class) Ohio State, Michigan, USC, Penn State, Nebraska, Purdue, and Minnesota. 

Another four-star recruit is expected to announce his commitment to Wisconsin football on Tuesday.

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