Former Wisconsin linebacker Ross Gengler announced his commitment to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse on Saturday.
Gengler elected to enter the transfer portal on Dec. 4, 2023 after four campaigns with the Badgers. He previously joined the program as a walk-on in the class of 2020.
After exercising his redshirt season as a freshman, the linebacker played in eight total games for Wisconsin's special teams unit from 2021-2023. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound LB also earned Academic All-Big Ten honors from 2021-2023.
Rivals currently ranks Gengler as a two-star transfer recruit and No. 1533 overall player in the portal.
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At Delavan-Darien High School, Gengler netted 2019 Southern Lakes Defensive Player of the Year nods and was an honorable mention all-state selection at outside linebacker.
He registered 315 tackles, 32 tackles for loss and 12 sacks at Delavan-Darien including 112 total tackles, 15 tackles for loss, six sacks and two fumble recoveries returned for touchdowns as a senior.
This article originally appeared on Badgers Wire: Former Wisconsin linebacker transfers to in-state program
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