Bucky's 5th Quarter - 2019 Wisconsin football recruiting: National Signing Day, Early Signing Period coverageWelcome to the unofficial online tavern of the Wisconsin Badgers. Please seat yourself.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/47803/buckys-fave.png2019-04-17T17:43:28-05:00http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/rss/stream/179105092019-04-17T17:43:28-05:002019-04-17T17:43:28-05:00Current Badgers welcome Wisconsin’s class of 2019
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<p>Check out the videos.</p> <p id="uQshfc">All 19 verbal commits plus six walk-ons made their collegiate decisions official in joining the <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/">Wisconsin Badgers</a>’ class of 2019 on Wednesday morning. </p>
<p id="qXC3kk">After UW announced all the signings and videos, it released videos from some current members of the football program welcoming their newest teammates.</p>
<p id="mqEYu8">A few warm messages came from outgoing redshirt seniors like kicker <span>Rafael Gaglianone</span>, offensive linemen <span>Beau Benzschawel</span> and <span>Michael Deiter</span>, along with safety D’Cota Dixon. You will also see appearances from running back <span>Jonathan Taylor</span>, center <span>Tyler Biadasz</span>, wide receiver <span>A.J. Taylor</span>, inside linebacker <span>Chris Orr</span>, tight end <span>Jake Ferguson</span> and defensive end <span>Isaiahh Loudermilk</span>.</p>
<h3 id="iObh8P">Linebacker (both inside and outside)</h3>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Our depth at linebacker <br><br>Welcome to the family, <a href="https://twitter.com/LeoChenal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LeoChenal</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/the_maema?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@the_maema</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/KollathJackson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KollathJackson</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/_SpencerLytle_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_SpencerLytle_</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/skylermeyers33?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@skylermeyers33</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/Tate_Grass43?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tate_Grass43</a><br><br>Excited to have you joining <a href="https://twitter.com/Chris_Guwap?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Chris_Guwap</a> and the fellas<br><br>2019 Signing Day Central<br> <a href="https://t.co/Pn2LngHnZY">https://t.co/Pn2LngHnZY</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NSD19?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NSD19</a> // <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnWisconsin?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnWisconsin</a> <a href="https://t.co/9Fnbyfixvg">pic.twitter.com/9Fnbyfixvg</a></p>— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/BadgerFootball/status/1075466048701386753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2018</a>
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<h3 id="FC7eUr">Wide receiver</h3>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">"You're only as strong as your weakest link. Remember that."<br><br>Welcome to the family, <a href="https://twitter.com/stephanbracey2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@stephanbracey2</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/camcap0202?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@camcap0202</a>. Excited for you to get after it with <a href="https://twitter.com/aj_taylor2016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@aj_taylor2016</a> and the rest of our receivers.<br><br>2019 Signing Day Central<br> <a href="https://t.co/Pn2LngHnZY">https://t.co/Pn2LngHnZY</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NSD19?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NSD19</a> // <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnWisconsin?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnWisconsin</a> <a href="https://t.co/oiXsfB5Tg3">pic.twitter.com/oiXsfB5Tg3</a></p>— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/BadgerFootball/status/1075481547141210112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2018</a>
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<h3 id="m7tjcf">Offensive line</h3>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">We know good offensive linemen when we see 'em. We're excited about this group.<a href="https://twitter.com/BeauBench?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BeauBench</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelDeiter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MichaelDeiter</a> welcome our newest Badgers <a href="https://twitter.com/loganbrown53?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@loganbrown53</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/brother_logan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@brother_logan</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeTippmann?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JoeTippmann</a> to the family<br><br>2019 Signing Day Central<br> <a href="https://t.co/Pn2LngHnZY">https://t.co/Pn2LngHnZY</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NSD19?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NSD19</a> // <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnWisconsin?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnWisconsin</a> <a href="https://t.co/nOMqWjKTZY">pic.twitter.com/nOMqWjKTZY</a></p>— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/BadgerFootball/status/1075488578552123392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2018</a>
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<h3 id="2UAJZb">Quarterback</h3>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Welcome to the family, <a href="https://twitter.com/GrahamMertz5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GrahamMertz5</a>. Looking forward to you joining <a href="https://twitter.com/TylerBiadasz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TylerBiadasz</a> and the Badgers in Madison.<br><br>2019 Signing Day Central<br> <a href="https://t.co/Pn2LngHnZY">https://t.co/Pn2LngHnZY</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NSD19?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NSD19</a> // <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnWisconsin?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnWisconsin</a> <a href="https://t.co/Abhbb9WdYC">pic.twitter.com/Abhbb9WdYC</a></p>— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/BadgerFootball/status/1075492377605877762?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2018</a>
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<h3 id="8cqRSz">Defensive line</h3>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Our d-line just got stronger <br><br>Welcome to the family, <a href="https://twitter.com/keeanu_benton?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@keeanu_benton</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/onlyrodas10?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@onlyrodas10</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Gio_paez7117?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Gio_paez7117</a>. Can't wait for you to get going with <a href="https://twitter.com/iloudermilk111?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iloudermilk111</a> and the rest of our guys.<br><br>2019 Signing Day Central<br> <a href="https://t.co/Pn2LngHnZY">https://t.co/Pn2LngHnZY</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NSD19?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NSD19</a> // <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnWisconsin?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnWisconsin</a> <a href="https://t.co/7gFMZ2DsYH">pic.twitter.com/7gFMZ2DsYH</a></p>— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/BadgerFootball/status/1075496211635949569?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2018</a>
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<h3 id="wTW5Kj">Defensive backs</h3>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">"Welcome to the family. Can't wait to have y'all."<br><br>Welcome to the family, <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRealDean__?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheRealDean__</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/SemarMelvin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SemarMelvin</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/_TitusToler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_TitusToler</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/gf_jw5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gf_jw5</a><a href="https://twitter.com/DcotaDixon1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DcotaDixon1</a> has a message for you<br><br>2019 Signing Day Central<br> <a href="https://t.co/Pn2LngHnZY">https://t.co/Pn2LngHnZY</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NSD19?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NSD19</a> // <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnWisconsin?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnWisconsin</a> <a href="https://t.co/rHL3vzKrBC">pic.twitter.com/rHL3vzKrBC</a></p>— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/BadgerFootball/status/1075503762188447747?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2018</a>
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<h3 id="X72Em8">Running backs</h3>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">"The Dawg Pound" just got bigger<br><br>Welcome to the family, <a href="https://twitter.com/juliusdavis32?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@juliusdavis32</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Quaneasterling?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Quaneasterling</a>. We're ready for you to get started with <a href="https://twitter.com/JayT23?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JayT23</a> & Co.<br><br>2019 Signing Day Central<br> <a href="https://t.co/Pn2LngHnZY">https://t.co/Pn2LngHnZY</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NSD19?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NSD19</a> // <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnWisconsin?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnWisconsin</a> <a href="https://t.co/nlwNprRcrr">pic.twitter.com/nlwNprRcrr</a></p>— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/BadgerFootball/status/1075511355006992388?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2018</a>
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<h3 id="AaW4AN">Tight ends</h3>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">"Can't wait to have you guys here"<br><br>Welcome to the family, <a href="https://twitter.com/haydengucci?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@haydengucci</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/clay_cundiff10?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@clay_cundiff10</a>. Excited for you to get started with <a href="https://twitter.com/jqfergy11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jqfergy11</a> and our tight end crew.<br><br>2019 Signing Day Central<br> <a href="https://t.co/Pn2LngHnZY">https://t.co/Pn2LngHnZY</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NSD19?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NSD19</a> // <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnWisconsin?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnWisconsin</a> <a href="https://t.co/4IobAJagYg">pic.twitter.com/4IobAJagYg</a></p>— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/BadgerFootball/status/1075515162558373889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2018</a>
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<h3 id="5beqzT">Specialists</h3>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">"Excited for you guys to be joining the family"<br><br>From <a href="https://twitter.com/rafagaglianone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rafagaglianone</a> and the rest of our specialists, welcome to the family, <a href="https://twitter.com/PBowdenSnaps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PBowdenSnaps</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Blakewilcox28?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Blakewilcox28</a>!<br><br>2019 Signing Day Central<br> <a href="https://t.co/Pn2LngHnZY">https://t.co/Pn2LngHnZY</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NSD19?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NSD19</a> // <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnWisconsin?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnWisconsin</a> <a href="https://t.co/0o0MMygkbn">pic.twitter.com/0o0MMygkbn</a></p>— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/BadgerFootball/status/1075526284510416899?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2018</a>
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https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2018/12/19/18149373/2019-early-signing-period-wisconsin-football-recruiting-jonathan-taylorJake Kocorowski2019-04-17T17:43:05-05:002019-04-17T17:43:05-05:00NSD 2019: DL Keeanu Benton signs with Wisconsin
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<p>The Badgers grab another talented in-state recruit to firm up the trenches. </p> <div id="olt54d"><div data-anthem-component="table:2189440"></div></div>
<p id="jQgbh2">A staple of Wisconsin recruiting since Barry Alvarez took over in 1990 has been utilizing in-state recruits to bolster both the offensive and defensive lines. </p>
<p id="30M03U">I’ve often said that you can never have too many 6’4 290-plus pound players on your football team, and Benton paired with the other two defensive line recruits, Rodas Johnson and Gio Paez, are sights for sore eyes regarding the depth of the Wisconsin defensive line. </p>
<p id="gIIvUt">While it’s currently unclear if Benton will factor in as a nose tackle or as a three technique along the Badgers defensive front, his size and athleticism will be a welcome addition. Benton, athletically, reminds me a bit of <span>Tyler Biadasz</span>, a mid-three star recruit from in-state who was once thought to maybe play defensive line. </p>
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<p id="22DZUl"><a href="https://247sports.com/player/keeanu-benton-46055051/">247Sports (composite):</a> Three stars; Grade: .8453; No. 1221 player in the nation; No. 74 DT No. 5 WI</p>
<p id="v4X50p"><a href="https://247sports.com/player/keeanu-benton-46055051/">247Sports:</a> Three stars; Grade: 84 </p>
<p id="EUjzdA"><a href="http://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/234256/keeanu-benton">ESPN:</a> Three stars; Grade: 76; No. 73 DT; No. 112 Regional; No. 4 WI</p>
<p id="TuhqY5"><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2019/keeanu-benton-222524">Rivals: </a>Three stars; 5.5 rating; No. 5 WI</p>
<h3 id="4gQJ3d"><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2018/5/11/17347114/keeanu-benton-commits-wisconsin-football-recruiting">Verbally committed on May 11, 2018. </a></h3>
<p id="5s1Wss">Benton was the seventh commitment of UW’s 2019 class, and a very traditional type of player; an under-recruited, big body from in-state. According to 247Sports and Rivals, he only has two scholarship offers, one from Wisconsin, and the other from Iowa. </p>
<p id="jLNP9l">The Janesville product also is an accomplish prep wrestler, finishing as a state runner-up last year.</p>
<p id="o4aDbQ">Not only does Wisconsin landing Benton keep a talented big from the Hawkeyes, but it continues to exhibit the emphasis and priority the Badgers have on retaining the top in-state recruits each year. Keeps the fans happy. Keeps the state coaches happy. Keeps the state players happy. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Keeanu Benton<br> Defensive Line<br> Janesville, WI<br> <a href="https://twitter.com/keeanu_benton?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@keeanu_benton</a><br><br>Check out the film on Keeanu<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NSD19?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NSD19</a> // <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnWisconsin?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnWisconsin</a> <a href="https://t.co/xCVRU9Rw8F">pic.twitter.com/xCVRU9Rw8F</a></p>— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/BadgerFootball/status/1075395873822138370?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2018</a>
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<h3 id="G6FmUB"><a href="https://uwbadgers.com/sports/2018/12/11/national-signing-day-2019.aspx#Keeanu%20Benton">Bio (courtesy of UWBadgers.com)</a></h3>
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<p id="l3UJAm"><strong>High School:</strong> Three-star recruit by 247 Sports, ESPN and Rivals … first-team all-state by Associated Press as a senior … all-region and All-Big Eight Conference as a senior … named Janesville Gazette All-Area Player of the Year … finished senior season with 75 tackles, 7.0 TFLs, 2 sacks and a fumble recovery … two-time state qualifier in wrestling, finishing as Division 1 runner-up at 285 pounds as a junior with a 48-2 record … coach was Adam Bunderson</p>
<p id="3mY0bP"><strong>Personal:</strong> Mother is La’Tasha Benton</p>
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https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2018/12/19/18126570/2019-early-signing-period-wisconsin-football-recruiting-keeanu-bentonOwen Riese2019-04-17T17:39:55-05:002019-04-17T17:39:55-05:00NSD 2019: OLB Spencer Lytle signs with Wisconsin
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<p>Wisconsin got the pledge from Lytle over 40 plus other offers.</p> <div id="olt54d"><div data-anthem-component="table:2187975"></div></div>
<p id="ptkHYL">Enrolling early at UW, Spencer Lytle could end up being a difference making performer in Madison.</p>
<p id="1e0P9J">Lytle, the first true 3-4 outside linebacker the Badgers have successfully lured to Wisconsin, is in a position to where he can contribute early in an outside linebacker position lacking playmakers. </p>
<p id="aDlna2">Lytle’s pedigree coming from a national power in California should prepare him well for the college game, both from a physical standpoint, as well as a mental perspective as well. </p>
<aside id="FbSaRS"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"Bucky’s 5th Podcast, Ep. 46: Logan Brown, Spencer Lytle 2019 Early Signing Period interviews","url":"https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2018/12/18/18146443/wisconsin-football-recruiting-logan-brown-spencer-lytle-2019-early-signing-period"},{"title":"\"Coaches, support staff and players\" stand out to 2019 OLB Spencer Lytle on Wisconsin official visit","url":"https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2018/6/11/17447520/wisconsin-football-recruiting-spencer-lytle-official-visit-clemson"}]}'></div></aside><p id="SwkqtT">Rankings</p>
<p id="22DZUl"><a href="https://247sports.com/player/spencer-lytle-46037826/">247Sports (composite):</a> Three stars; Grade: .8850; No. 449 player. No. 23 OLB; No. 58 CA</p>
<p id="v4X50p"><a href="https://247sports.com/player/spencer-lytle-46037826/">247Sports:</a> Three stars; Grade 88; No. 480 player; No. 29 OLB; No. 68 CA</p>
<p id="EUjzdA"><a href="http://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/227625/spencer-lytle">ESPN:</a> Three stars; Grade: 78; No. 48 OLB; No. 96 Regional; No. 67 CA</p>
<p id="TuhqY5"><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2019/spencer-lytle-75667">Rivals:</a> Four stars; 5.8 rating; No. 16 OLB; No. 39 CA</p>
<h3 id="4gQJ3d"><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13CZZCYhFx1SvOSi5HqvFp5iiFrXaVQX65O97trp3wPY/edit?usp=sharing">Verbally committed on August 4, 2018</a></h3>
<p id="5s1Wss">Lytle picked the Badgers over 40 plus other offers, in what was essentially down to Wisconsin and Clemson. Getting a player from St. John Bosco is a big move for Wisconsin, who looks to continue to recruit the west coast. </p>
<p id="o4aDbQ">According to 247Sports, Lytle held offers from Wisconsin, Auburn, Clemson, Iowa, Colorado, Arizona, Arizona State, Boston College, Cal, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Vanderbilt, among others. </p>
<p id="e3rqKi">He told B5Q on Monday that he would enroll early at Wisconsin and will room with quarterback Graham Mertz.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Spencer Lytle<br> Linebacker<br> Redondo Beach, CA<br> <a href="https://twitter.com/_SpencerLytle_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_SpencerLytle_</a><br><br>Check out the film on Lytle<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NSD19?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NSD19</a> // <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnWisconsin?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnWisconsin</a> <a href="https://t.co/UDUzkqwFi0">pic.twitter.com/UDUzkqwFi0</a></p>— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/BadgerFootball/status/1075410560185982976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2018</a>
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<p id="HqJ72D"><strong>High School:</strong> Four-star recruit by Rivals … three-star recruit by 247 Sports and ESPN … helped lead St. John Bosco to CIF Southern Section Division 1 title game as a senior, recording 108 tackles, 12 TFLs and 7 sacks … 2018 Butkus Award high school watch list … All-Trinity League selection as a junior and senior … named a top-100 player in California as a junior and senior by Cal-Hi Sports … finished junior season with 77 tackles, 7 TFLs and 3 sacks … four-year honor roll student … National Honor Society … coach was Jason Negro</p>
<p id="YMdw5g"><strong>Personal:</strong> Parents are Mike and Deana Lytle … father played safety at Hawai’i … brother Tyler plays quarterback at Colorado</p>
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https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2018/12/19/18125115/2019-early-signing-period-wisconsin-football-recruiting-spencer-lytleOwen Riese2019-04-17T17:37:44-05:002019-04-17T17:37:44-05:00NSD 2019: CB Dean Engram signs with Wisconsin
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<p>Engram brings and NFL pedigree and work ethic to the Badgers</p> <div id="LccA3C"><div data-anthem-component="table:2207646"></div></div>
<p id="Zxwwgw">A Penn State legacy, Dean Engram has signed with Wisconsin and will start his career as a defensive back for Jim Leonhard’s squad starting in 2019.</p>
<p id="Ix65J0">According to <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2018/6/14/17456804/wisconsin-football-recruiting-dean-engram-cornerback-baltimore-ravens">B5Q’s conversation with Engram this summer</a>, Wisconsin is the perfect fit academically and athletically for him. Engram will look to bring a high level of competitiveness, leadership, and intelligence to Madison next fall.</p>
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<p id="22DZUl"><a href="https://247sports.com/player/dean-engram-92990/">247Sports (composite):</a> 3 stars; Grade: .8580; No. 893 player; No. 81 CB; No. 7 DC</p>
<p id="v4X50p"><a href="https://247sports.com/player/dean-engram-92990/">247Sports:</a> 3 stars; 85; No. 1125 player; No. 107 CB; No. 8 DC</p>
<p id="EUjzdA"><a href="http://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/227724/dean-engram">ESPN:</a> 3 stars; Grade: 77; No. 82 ATH; No. 97 Regional; No. 6 DC</p>
<p id="TuhqY5"><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2019/dean-engram-60883">Rivals:</a> 3 stars; 5.6 rating; No. 67 ATH; No. 7 DC</p>
<h3 id="4gQJ3d"><a href="https://twitter.com/TheRealDean__/status/1005102325470461952">Verbally committed on June 8, 2018</a></h3>
<p id="5s1Wss">Engram <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2018/6/8/17430688/dean-engram-commits-wisconsin-football-recruiting-penn-state">locked up his recruiting</a> early in the process by committing to Wisconsin on Friday, June 8. Because Engram’s father Bobby is the wide receiver coach for the Baltimore Ravens, he received some love on Twitter from Raven’s coach John Harbaugh.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations to Dean on his commitment to play football at Wisconsin. Very proud of him as a part of our Ravens Football Family! Great job Dean! <br>- Coach Harbaugh <a href="https://t.co/w6Q5zNY2Qo">https://t.co/w6Q5zNY2Qo</a></p>— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ravens/status/1006205868776525825?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 11, 2018</a>
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<p id="WBBT9j">Don’t forget that Bobby Engram also was a <a href="http://www.nfl.com/player/bobbyengram/2500556/profile">15-year NFL veteran</a> with over 650 career catches.</p>
<p id="u3xvgN">Engram <a href="https://247sports.com/Recruitment/Dean-Engram-96252/RecruitInterests/">held offers from</a> Penn State, Virginia Tech, Boston College, N.C. State, and Pitt among others.</p>
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<p>The Badgers steal a four-star recruit from Columbus, Ohio to add more depth and talent to the defensive line. </p> <div id="olt54d"><div data-anthem-component="table:2189511"></div></div>
<p id="Rken1c">A huge addition late in the cycle, Wisconsin was able to wrestle talented defensive lineman Rodas Johnson away from Penn State and Texas from right underneath Ohio State’s nose. </p>
<p id="tId61U">Johnson, another Columbus native to play for UW like Robert Wheelwright and Austin Traylor, will be another addition of youth, talent and depth to a defensive line unit that sorely needs all of the above heading into 2019. </p>
<p id="U7YKpu">Johnson looks like a five-technique or three-technique/four-technique “end’ for the Badgers, which has to be exciting for a big piece of clay for defensive line coach Inoke Breckterfield to mold. </p>
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<p id="22DZUl"><a href="https://247sports.com/player/rodas-johnson-46040546/">247Sports (composite):</a> Four stars; Grade: 0.8858; No. 436 player. No. 29 DT; No. 15 OH</p>
<p id="v4X50p"><a href="https://247sports.com/player/rodas-johnson-46040546/">247Sports:</a> Three stars; 87 ; No. 700 player; No. 44 DT; No. 30 OH</p>
<p id="EUjzdA"><a href="http://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/228869/rodas-johnson">ESPN:</a> Four stars; Grade: 80; No. 16 OG; No. 28 Regional; No. 10 OH</p>
<p id="TuhqY5"><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/3906">Rivals:</a> Four stars; 5.8 rating; No. 14 DT; No. 8 OH</p>
<h3 id="4gQJ3d"><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2018/11/6/18070318/rodas-johnson-commits-wisconsin-football-recruiting">Verbally committed on November 6, 2018</a></h3>
<p id="5s1Wss">Johnson committed during a bit of a hot streak in Wisconsin’s recruiting cycle. Within a couple weeks of each other, Johnson committed along with Clay Cundiff, Maema Njiongmeta and Skyler Meyers. </p>
<p id="o4aDbQ">According to 247Sports, Johnson held offers from Wisconsin, Penn State, Texas, Michigan, Michigan State, Florida, Georgia Tech, Iowa, Kentucky, Northwestern, Notre Dame and Oklahoma among others. This was a hotly contested recruitment for Johnson, who kept things pretty low key depsite some heavy hitters being involved. </p>
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<blockquote><p id="53inUD">Four-star recruit by ESPN and Rivals … three-star recruit by 247 Sports … had 32 tackles, 2.5 TFLs and 1.5 sacks as a senior … started five games at defensive tackle as a junior, recording 23 tackles and 7 TFLs … also made four starts at right guard as a junior … coach was Ryan Wiggins</p></blockquote>
https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2018/12/19/18126679/2019-early-signing-period-wisconsin-football-recruiting-rodas-johnsonOwen Riese2019-04-17T17:36:56-05:002019-04-17T17:36:56-05:00NSD 2019: OLB Skyler Meyers signs with Wisconsin
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<p>The Badgers grabbed the sleeper linebacker late in the process, but he’s got some major upside. </p> <div id="olt54d"><div data-anthem-component="table:2189323"></div></div>
<p id="vmmDmG">The stereotype of Wisconsin recruits is the “under-recruited, under developed recruits that no one else wants and by the time they leave five years later they’re solid football players”.</p>
<p id="xyNpQR">While Skyler Meyers is far from a recruit that no one wanted, he certainly fits the other categories of the stereotype. A long, lanky linebacker that has intriguing athletic range and pops a wallop larger than his current size, Meyers could certainly work himself into an invaluable player for the Badgers, not only on defense, but special teams as well.</p>
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<p id="22DZUl"><a href="https://247sports.com/player/skyler-meyers-46056548/">247Sports (composite)</a>: Three stars; Grade: .8460; No. 1213 player in the nation; No. 87 OLB; No. 26 MO</p>
<p id="v4X50p"><a href="https://247sports.com/player/skyler-meyers-46056548/">247Sports:</a> Three stars; Grade: 82</p>
<p id="EUjzdA"><a href="http://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/236405/skyler-meyers">ESPN</a>: Three stars; Grade: 76; No 85 OLB; No. 198 Regional; No. 20 MO</p>
<p id="TuhqY5"><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2019/skyler-meyers-218163">Rivals</a>: Three stars; 5.6 rating; No. 22 MO</p>
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<a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2018/11/4/18061740/skyler-meyers-commits-wisconsin-football-recruiting">Verbally committed on Nov. 4, 2018.</a> </h3>
<p id="5s1Wss">Meyers was one of the last commits in the Badgers’ recruiting class, and felt very much like a finishing touch type of target for Wisconsin. Meyers’ star ranking or physical stature isn’t going to gain much fanfare at first glance, but seems very much like a luxury Wisconsin was able to smuggle through at the last moment. </p>
<p id="mndsIT">According to 247Sports, Taylor held offers from Wisconsin, Air Force, Army, Colorado State and Wyoming among others. Meyers also had multiple FCS offers. </p>
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<p id="jDmrer"><strong>High School:</strong> Three-star recruit by 247 Sports, ESPN and Rivals … first-team All-Simone as a senior, tallying 120 tackles, 17 TFLs and 3 sacks and adding 3 forced fumbles, 1 interception and 2 pass breakups … first-team all-district and first-team Kansas City Star All-Metro as a junior and senior … first-team All-Suburban Gold Conference as a junior and senior … finished varsity career with 235 tackles, 30 TFLs, 10 sacks, 6 pass breakups, 2 interceptions and 3 forced fumbles … moved up to varsity as a freshman as part of Blue Sprints South’s state title-winning team … coach was Jon Oyler</p>
<p id="qq702y"><strong>Personal:</strong> Parents are John and Bonnie Meyers</p>
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https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2018/12/19/18126478/2019-early-signing-period-wisconsin-football-recruiting-skyler-meyersOwen Riese2019-04-17T17:36:20-05:002019-04-17T17:36:20-05:00NSD 2019: WR Cam Phillips signs with Wisconsin
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<p>The Ohio native reportedly <a href="https://twitter.com/Evan_Flood/status/1069269106665431040">suffered an ACL injury</a> at IMG Academy but will be enrolling early in Madison</p> <div id="5W2HFJ"><div data-anthem-component="table:2186186"></div></div>
<p id="olt54d">Cameron Phillips will come to Madison as one of the higher profile walk-ons, if there is such a thing, in recent memory for the Badgers. </p>
<p id="7A0zgc">An athletic receiver who played through his junior season at Westerville Central High School in Ohio, he transferred to IMG Academy following his junior football season. Unfortunately for Phillips, he would <a href="https://twitter.com/Evan_Flood/status/1069269106665431040">reportedly tore his ACL </a>during the spring of 2018.</p>
<p id="eowVWJ">The Badgers had remained in touch and maintained a positive relationship with the injured pass catcher, which led to his decision to walk on with Wisconsin. </p>
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<p id="22DZUl"><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Cameron-Phillips-46039446/">247Sports (composite):</a> Three stars; Grade: .8701; No. 658 player. No. 88 WR; No. 86 FL</p>
<p id="v4X50p"><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Cameron-Phillips-46039446/">247Sports:</a> Three stars; Grade: 87; No. 665 player; No. 89 WR; No. 76 FL</p>
<p id="EUjzdA"><a href="http://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/combine/_/id/228872/cameron-phillips">ESPN:</a> Three stars; Grade: 76; No. 95 ATH; No. 470 Regional; No. 156 FL</p>
<p id="TuhqY5"><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2019/cameron-phillips-187817">Rivals:</a> Three stars; 5.6 rating</p>
<h3 id="4gQJ3d"><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2018/12/1/18121189/cameron-phillips-commits-wisconsin-football-recruiting">Verbally committed on December 1, 2018</a></h3>
<p id="5s1Wss">In what was a bit of an unforeseen commitment, Phillips pledged his talents to the Badgers on Saturday, Dec. 1. Phillips, who appeared to be a priority target for Wisconsin a year or so ago, clearly felt strongly enough about the prep receiver to accept him as a preferred walk on. </p>
<p id="o4aDbQ">According to 247Sports Phillips held offers from Wisconsin, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Illinois, Kentucky, Rutgers, and Minnesota, among others, prior to his injury this past spring. </p>
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<p id="qSo98c"><strong>High School:</strong> Three-star recruit by 247 Sports, ESPN and Rivals … wide receiver MVP of 2017 The Opening Cleveland Regional … played first three seasons at Westerville (Ohio) Central, playing wide receiver, defensive back and punt returner … missed senior season at IMG Academy due to injury … four-year honor student … National Honor Society … coaches were Kevin Wright (IMG Academy) and John Magistro (Westerville Central)</p>
<p id="bDfCD0"><strong>Personal:</strong> Parents are Greg and Jamie Phillips … mother competed in track and field at Ohio … sister Brista Phillips played soccer at Illinois</p>
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https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2018/12/19/16772806/2019-early-signing-period-wisconsin-football-recruiting-cam-phillips-walk-onOwen Riese2019-02-07T17:30:52-06:002019-02-07T17:30:52-06:00Cooper Nelson signs, Dante Caputo commits as 2019 walk-ons
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<p>The tradition continues with players with two familiar last names.</p> <p id="4KPdoA">It wasn’t all quiet on the recruiting front for the <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/">Wisconsin Badgers</a> during Wednesday’s National Signing Day. Two 2019 recruits, wide receiver Cooper Nelson and strong safety Dante Caputo, appear set on joining UW. </p>
<p id="BtiONh">Their last names should ring a bell, as Cooper is the son of former starting safety and 1994 Rose Bowl winner Scott Nelson. Caputo is the cousin of former Wisconsin safety Mike Caputo, who played for the Badgers from 2011-15.</p>
<p id="jNjrxK">Nelson verbally committed on Jan. 31, and Wisconsin announced his signing on Wednesday. UW’s <a href="https://uwbadgers.com/sports/2018/12/11/national-signing-day-2019.aspx#Cooper%20Nelson">National Signing Day page</a> confirms he will come to Madison as a walk-on.</p>
<p id="z6wdWk">Caputo announced his intention to play for the Badgers <a href="https://twitter.com/Dcaputo3721/status/1093274143175438337">on Wednesday afternoon</a>. Wisconsin has not yet confirmed the signing on social media or the NSD page. However, Jensen Gebhardt, a Wisconsin quality control assistant who works specifically with Wisconsin’s recruiting, retweeted Caputo’s tweet. </p>
<p id="jgMy1q">After visiting Wisconsin in January, he tweeted that he received <a href="https://twitter.com/Dcaputo3721/status/1089586242432499712">a preferred walk-on offer.</a> BadgerBlitz.com’s Jon McNamara also confirmed that <a href="https://twitter.com/McNamaraRivals/status/1093281885759905792">on Wednesday night</a>.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">More than excited to say that I will be furthering my academic and athletic career at THE University of Wisconsin. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnWisconsin?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnWisconsin</a> <a href="https://t.co/MLCBLFY4BG">pic.twitter.com/MLCBLFY4BG</a></p>— Dante Caputo (@Dcaputo3721) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dcaputo3721/status/1093274143175438337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2019</a>
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<p id="Lm7mv8"><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2018/12/19/18146441/2019-early-signing-period-wisconsin-football-recruiting-walk-ons">On Dec. 19</a>, Wisconsin announced six walk-ons to the class of 2019. They included wide receiver Cam Phillips, long snapper Peter Bowden, kicker Blake Wilcox, offensive lineman Logan O’Brien, outside linebacker Tatum Grass, and inside linebacker Jackson Kollath. </p>
<p id="3LiqKj">Caputo, Phillips, and Bowden are the three out-of-state walk-ons in this class.</p>
<h3 id="gQKfcM">WR Cooper Nelson</h3>
<p id="Z67gVA"><a href="https://www.wissports.net/roster_players/25088053">According to WisSports.net,</a> Nelson caught 60 passes for 1,027 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2018. With that productive season, the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association <a href="https://cdn3.sportngin.com/attachments/document/f259-1713816/WFCA_Large_School_All-State_2018.pdf?_ga=2.263488836.950909526.1548995153-587692083.1548003494">named him </a>as a large-school all-state wideout.</p>
<p id="aSpZAL">Here is Nelson’s bio from Wisconsin’s NSD page, which lists him at 6’4, 185 pounds:</p>
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<p id="sXnYsM"><strong>High School:</strong> First-team all-state by Associated Press and Wisconsin Football Coaches Association as a senior … finalist for Al Toon Award presented to state’s top senior wide receiver … All-Big 8 Conference selection at wide receiver as a junior and senior … two-time all-area … recorded 60 receptions for 1,027 yards and 13 touchdowns as a senior … helped Sun Prairie to 13-1 record and Division 1 state title game appearance as a junior, catching 39 passes for 794 yards and 6 TDs … finished career with 105 receptions for 1,896 yards and 19 TDs … also lettered in basketball, baseball and track … team captain as a senior … four-year honor roll student … coach was Brian Kaminski</p>
<p id="VTijUh"><strong>Personal:</strong> Parents are Scott and Becky Nelson … father played football at Wisconsin from 1989-93 and was starting safety on Badgers’ 1993 Big Ten championship and Rose Bowl-winning team … uncle Todd Nelson played football at Air Force … uncle Rick Nelson was UW football team manager from 1996 to 2000</p>
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<h3 id="MRd5wH">S Dante Caputo</h3>
<p id="F33ZTF">From Wexford, Pa. (North Allegheny), Caputo’s Hudl’s profile lists him as an outside linebacker and strong safety. Caputo told B5Q on Wednesday night that Wisconsin is looking at him as a strong safety, the same position his cousin played while wearing the cardinal and white.</p>
<p id="tIn13d">Judging from his senior-season highlights, he certainly fits the mold. At the prep level, Caputo showed the ability to make some open-field tackles, rush the passer when needed, and cause disruption in the backfield. </p>
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https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2019/2/6/18214570/national-signing-day-2019-wisconsin-football-recruiting-cooper-nelson-dante-caputoJake Kocorowski