Make that four walk-on verbal commitments for the class of 2017.
Already with three accepted walk-on offers, the Wisconsin Badgers received a fourth Sunday morning. Merrill, Wis., fullback/linebacker Jake Collinsworth committed to UW as a preferred walk-on. He announced his decision via Twitter.
Collinsworth currently ranks as the No. 3 linebacker in the state, according to WisSports.net. According to his Twitter profile, he holds a 4.0 GPA and earned a 30 on his ACT score. His Hudl profile boasts a 4.63 40-yard dash and was a unanimous first-team all-conference selection at linebacker in 2015, second-team at running back.
On June 29, Collinsworth announced via Twitter he received the preferred walk-on offer. At 6’1, 230 pounds heading into his senior year, the linebacker has solid size that the Wisconsin coaching staff will be able to mold further when he gets to Madison.
Kimberly quarterback Danny Vanden Boom, Menomonee Falls lineman Matt Henningsen and Darlington running back Hunter Johnson are the other known walk-ons who have committed to Wisconsin’s class of 2017.
Honored to announce I am committing to the University of Wisconsin! I will work to earn it every single day. pic.twitter.com/MDRCVxQDTf
— Jake Collinsworth (@Collinsworth33) July 31, 2016
Great day in Madison getting to know the coaches and the school! #OnWisconsin #PWO pic.twitter.com/uhfKeXnEgD
— Jake Collinsworth (@Collinsworth33) July 26, 2016
Very honored to receive a preferred walk-on offer to play football for the Wisconsin Badgers! #OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/B2LB2jDpEt
— Jake Collinsworth (@Collinsworth33) June 29, 2016