The winter transfer portal window closes today, Dec. 28, before reopening in April following spring practice. With the arrival of the deadline, the Wisconsin Badgers have positioned themselves as one of the country's top-ranked programs for offseason transfer additions.

Fearbry has as high of a ceiling as any of Wisconsin’s transfer additions. He was a top recruit in the class of 2022, ranked as the No. 178 overall player in the class and No. 19 edge rusher. He is currently ranked as a four-star transfer and the No. 12 edge rusher in the portal.

It's been a roster turnover for the Badgers with the opening of the transfer portal. Here's what we've learned about the 2025 team, and what else lies ahead.

After missing out on a bowl game, the Wisconsin football team has experienced plenty of movement in regards to the transfer portal. According to 247sports, the

Star freshman cornerback Xavier Lucas, who announced his intention to transfer on Dec. 19, is publicly stating that Wisconsin is currently ‘refusing to release [him]’ to the portal. Related: Ranking Wisconsin football’s transfer portal class by projected 2025 impact

The offseason saga surrounding Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Xavier Lucas took an unexpected turn when the freshman standout disclosed some complications that

Whatever is drawing defectors from Wisconsin's defense south to Champaign also got to James Thompson Jr. – and it may be the biggest transfer-portal coup for Illinois yet. Thompson – a chiseled, 6-foot-5,

No program has gained more from the portal departures of the Wisconsin football team than Illinois. The Fighting Illini have signed three of the Badgers who entered the transfer portal. Friday, they announced the signing of one of the most sought-after former Badgers on the market.

The Wisconsin Badgers face an uncertain future as they grapple with an unprecedented wave of player departures.

The Arizona Wildcats could have a quarterback competition brewing this offseason after landing a signal caller out of the transfer portal. Former Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke announced via social media that he is joining the Wildcats after two seasons in the Badgers program during which he appeared in 15 games.