Benjamin Novak, a junior offensive lineman from Merrillville, Indiana, verbally committed to Wisconsin on Monday night to become the Badgers' second commitment in the class of 2026. Listed at 6-foot-6 and 320 pounds,

Novak’s commitment moves Wisconsin’s class of 2026 up to No. 45 in the nation at this early stage in the cycle. That standing does not figure to be close to where the Badgers will finish the class. Luke Fickell’s first two full classes with the program ranked No. 25 and No. 28, respectively.

Andrean 2026 offensive tackle Benjamin Novak announced his commitment to Wisconsin on Monday night. The 6-foot-7, 300-pound Novak visited Madison this past weekend for the win over Purdue. He also made it to campus in the summer and built a great relationship with future position coach AJ Blazek.

He had earned an offer from the school earlier this summer while camping at Wisconsin, being one of my standouts from that day due to his frame, and ultimately became an early commit for the Badgers in the Class of 2026,

Benjamin Novak received nine other Division I offers before announcing his commitment to the Badgers on Monday.