MADISON — The Wisconsin football program continued adding players in the transfer portal to its 2026 roster on Wednesday, Jan. 7.
The third commitment announced that day belongs to running back Brian Jackson. The former USC ball carrier is the second running back the Badgers have added from the transfer portal. The first, Abu Sama (Iowa), committed the crime on Saturday.
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Here’s what you need to know about Jackson.
How many yards does Brian Jackson have this season?
Jackson ranks fifth on the Trojans with 123 yards on 36 carries, averaging 3.4 yards per carry. His four touchdowns ranked fourth on the team.
He came to Wisconsin with 72 career carries for 311 yards. Averaged 4.3 yards per carry.
How many years of eligibility does Brian Jackson have left?
Jackson has two years of eligibility remaining.
What is Brian Jackson’s height and weight?
Jackson is listed at 6-foot-0, 230 pounds on USC’s roster this season.
What is Brian Jackson’s recruiting rating?
Jackson was considered a three-star prospect by Rivals and 247sports while attending high school in McKinney, Texas. He is also rated a three-star transfer portal target by two outlets.
How Brian Jackson Helps Wisconsin Badgers?
The addition of Jackson adds depth to the Badgers and increases competition at tackle.
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Last year, the team fielded four scholarship running backs, all of whom missed multiple games due to injuries. The addition of Jackson brings the Badgers’ total scholarship offer to five, including Sama, freshman Darion Dupree, redshirt sophomore Gideon Ituka and incoming freshman Quantavius Wiggins.
Jackson might just need a chance. Despite not getting a lot of playing time, he showed flashes and contributed in some big moments. This season, his 29-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter helped the team beat Michigan. As a freshman, he rushed six times for a career-high 71 yards against Notre Dame and ran 16 times for 66 yards against Texas A&M in the 2024 SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl.
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This article originally appeared in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: What to know about Wisconsin transfer portal pickup Brian Jackson
