Grant Dean of Neenah gives Wisconsin football commitment for the 2025 class

MADISON – Luke Fickell and his staff have added a versatile athlete they hope can eventually strengthen Wisconsin’s secondary. Grant Dean, who played defensive back, running back and handled returns last season for Neenah, on Wednesday announced he has committed to UW for the 2025 class. Dean, 6-foot and 180 pounds, is the eighth known commitment for UW’s class. His primary recruiter was Alex Grinch, preparing for his first season as UW’s co-defensive coordinator/safeties coach. He is expected to start out at safety for UW. Dean last season was a second-team Fox Valley Association pick after intercepting two passes and...