Breaking: Four-Star Recruit Carter Smith Decommits from Wisconsin Badger, Citing Personal Challenges
Breaking: Four-Star Recruit Carter Smith Decommits from Wisconsin Badgers, Citing Personal Challenges
Madison, WI – In a surprising turn of events, four-star quarterback recruit Carter Smith has announced his decommitment from the Wisconsin Badgers football program. Smith, a highly-touted prospect from Fort Myers, Florida, made the announcement on his social media channels, citing personal and emotional reasons for his decision.
Smith, a 6-foot-3, 185-pound dual-threat quarterback, was considered a key piece of the Badgers’ 2025 recruiting class. His decommitment comes as a significant blow to the program, which had been excited to add his talent to the roster.
In his statement, Smith expressed his gratitude to the Wisconsin coaching staff and the university for their support during the recruitment process. However, he acknowledged the need to prioritize his personal well-being. “This was a difficult decision, but I need to focus on some personal challenges that require my full attention,” Smith said. “I appreciate the support from Coach Fickell and the entire Wisconsin program, but I need to step away at this time.”
Smith’s decommitment leaves the Badgers with a void at the quarterback position in the 2025 class. The program will now turn its attention to other potential recruits, while also exploring options within its current roster.
Smith remains one of the top quarterback prospects in the country and is expected to attract interest from other top programs. His future plans remain uncertain, but he has not ruled out the possibility of returning to the recruiting process at a later date.
This development adds another layer of intrigue to the already competitive landscape of college football recruiting. The Badgers will now need to regroup and reassess their plans for the future, while Smith will focus on navigating his personal chall
enges.
