Wisconsin has its quarterback for its 2026 recruiting class.

Ryan Hopkins (Santa Ana, CA) announced his commitment on Sunday night, making him the fifth player in the class so far.

BREAKING: Class of 2026 QB Ryan Hopkins has Committed to Wisconsin, he tells me for @on3recruits

The 6’3 195 QB from Newport Beach, CA chose the Badgers over Missouri, Cal, & Duke

Is the QB for perennial powerhouse Mater Dei High Schoolhttps://t.co/bQcqD17FHp pic.twitter.com/SzE4AZ5OTe

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) April 14, 2025

The 6-foot-3. 195-pound Hopkins is a three-star recruit, according to the 247Sports Composite. He’s ranked as the No. 29 quarterback in the country and the fifth-best in the state of California.

Hopkins was in town for spring practice earlier this month and had an official visit scheduled for May 30. He chose the Badgers over offers from Missouri, Kentucky, Michigan State and others.

With his commitment, Hopkins joins a class that features DL Carmelow Reed, WR Tayshon Bardo, CB Carsen Eloms and OL Benjamin Novak.