Top Specialist in the Country Commits to Badgers
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The Badgers have secured the commitment of one of the top specialist in the country as Erik Schmidt announces he's staying in state.
STAYING HOME 🦡🔴⚪️ @CoachFick @Coach_Mitch_ @CoachRaisbeck @_maximus347 @FootballMuhs @KohlsKicking pic.twitter.com/TjIhENukpY
— Erik (@Erik_Schmidt22) June 26, 2024
The No. 1 punter and No. 8 kicker in the country chose Wisconsin over Michigan and others. Schmidt, a Milwaukee native, took an official visit to Madison earlier this month and it was clear Luke Fickell and staff made him a priority.
According to Jamie Kohl, Director of Kohl's Kicking, Schmidt already has the leg talent that ranks in the top 10-15% of college football and has a kickoff that is NFL worthy.
He is now the 21st commit of the 2025 class, one that is currently ranked 13th in the country according to 247 Sports' composite rankings.
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