Badgers get commitment from four-star quarterback Carter Smith from Florida

The Badgers football team received a major recruiting prize on Sunday when 2025 four-star quarterback Carter Smith announced his commitment to the program on social media. Smith is one of the most highly rated players in the Badgers’ 2025 class.

“Let’s work!” Smith posted a message on tagged.

A native of Fort Myers, Florida, Smith is a four-star prospect and the No. 26 prospect in Florida’s 2025 class, according to 247Sports Composite. He is the No. 15 quarterback in the country and No. 164 nationally. Smith, who attends Bishop Verot Catholic High School, is also listed as a four-star prospect by On3, ESPN and Rivals.

Smith was previously committed to Michigan but was decommitted on Oct. 30 after Bryce Underwood, a five-star quarterback and consensus No. 1 overall recruit in the class of 2025, committed to the Wolverines.

Smith still had his pick of the litter, receiving offers from Minnesota, NC State, Mississippi, Penn State, Purdue, Texas A&M, UCF, USF, Virginia Tech, West Virginia, Boston College, Cincinnati, Florida, Florida A&M, Florida Atlantic , Florida State, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Maryland and Miami, according to 247Sports. Smith decided to stay in the Big Ten with the Badgers.

With news of Smith’s commitment, the Badgers now have 25 firm commitments for their 2025 class, which is ranked 24th in the nation according to 247Sports. Smith’s commitment is a major recruiting win for Luke Fickell and company.