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Wisconsin football: 2026 QB draws plenty of interest from Badgers and tough B1G rivals

The Wisconsin football coaching staff has been keeping a close eye on a certain 2026 quarterback who has been making an impression during summer camp.

Mason WestMinnesota’s 2026 quarterback has attracted a lot of attention Big Ten Conference programs in the early stages of recruiting. West has yet to receive a scholarship offer from the conference, but he has caught the attention of nearly half the teams. During a recent interview with Sports Heroics in WisconsinWest talked about his recruitment and how he plays on the field.

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Wisconsin Football Scouting 2026 Minnesota Native Quarterback Mason West

Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell is shown during a spring football practice Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Badgers football team plays its first game of the season against Western Michigan on Aug. 31.

One of the best, underrated quarterbacks in the state of Minnesota has begun to make a name for himself among Big Ten Conference programs. quarterback 2026 Mason West attracted interest early on in the Wisconsin football program, Minnesota, Illinois, IowaAND Penn State. West currently holds three scholarships Kent State, MarshalAND Miami, Ohio.

West is still in the early stages of his recruiting process and hopes the conversations he has had with bigger programs will result in scholarship offers after another season on the court.

Mason West: ‘I’ve Never Been There… It Was Cool to See Their Campus’

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November 18, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell opposes a brutality penalty against the quarterback in the first quarter of the game against Nebraska at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via USA TODAY NETWORK

For West, the recruiting process initially consisted mostly of developing relationships with coaches and attending various camps. When asked what he looks for during the recruiting process, West stated, “Just how [College Football Staff Members] dedicate their time to helping others reach their maximum potential.

West also said it was important for the staff to “always be supportive, both on and off the field.”

The Wisconsin football staff has kept in touch with West but hasn’t spoken to the quarterback much yet. West did attend a camp in Madison and had the opportunity to compete against other top recruits and tour the campus. Asked about the experience, West said, “It was cool. I’d never been there before and it was cool to see their campus and compete in a camp.”

As the camp season continues, West indicated he hopes to attend camps with Michigan, Tennessee and Oregon in the future, but has yet to receive invitations.

What the Wisconsin Badgers and Big Ten Conference Rivals See in the Western Conference

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November 18, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; The Wisconsin Badgers defense celebrates after their game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

For the Wisconsin football staff and many other programs, West could become a solemn dual-threat quarterback of the future. Meanwhile, last seasonWest has shown excellent field awareness, often eluding potential sacks and making correct deep throws. The quarterback not only reads the field well, but also has a great feel for incoming pressure, showing his mature intelligence in his class.

West also has impressive arm strength, regularly delivering 40-plus yard bombs down the field to his receivers with solid accuracy. Developing accuracy on long balls seems to be West’s goal, and it will certainly come with time as the quarterback continues to play. Perhaps West’s best attribute is his quick, uncomplicated throwing motion, which makes all of his throws look like he throws with ease.

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