The Norco, California, native was one of Wisconsin’s top running back targets in the class of 2022. After visiting Madison during the team’s 2021 game against Army, the four-star recruit eventually chose the Cal Bears over the Badgers, Colorado Buffaloes, BYU Cougars, Oregon State Beavers and USC Trojans.
Wisconsin’s class of 2022 did not include a running back. At the time, Braelon Allen had just burst onto the scene with 1,268 yards as a true freshman and was set to lead the backfield for several years.
Ott found plenty of success at Cal. He excelled as a true freshman in 2022, taking 170 carries for 897 yards and eight rushing touchdowns, plus adding 46 catches, 345 receiving yards and three receiving scores. He then emerged as one of the best running backs in the country in 2023, leading the Pac-12 in carries (246) and rushing yards (1,315) in addition to 25 catches, 169 receiving yards and 14 all-purpose touchdowns.
The former four-star recruit then battled injury through the 2024 season, finishing with just 385 yards and four touchdowns on 116 carries. He is in the portal for a final year of eligibility.
