The Mordecai and Evers situation made sense. Mordecai for now, Evers for later. The third guy transferring in was surprising though because you are right that one of those two (Evers, Locke) might want to transfer if it looks like they aren't going to get the job but both will have used up their free transfer and would have to sit if they want to transfer again.
Good situation for Wisconsin but will be interesting to see how it shakes out with the players involved as it is highly likely that one of them ends up on the outside looking in.
Mordecai is a 1 year guy if I'm correct. Redshirted in 2018, Played in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. 2020 didn't count. Evers and Locke are both Redshirt Freshmen this fall if I'm correct with 4 years to play. Wolf is also in last year. Wolf is also from Cinci, so likely a recruiting relationship with some of the coaches that came over from Cinci.
If NCAA tightens down on transfer waivers, guys will have to start sitting if they transfer a 2nd time.