Badgers best Clemson for three-star LB Spencer Lytle

From a scholarship list that included well over 40 programs, Spencer Lytle narrowed his focus this summer tp two universities: Wisconsin and Clemson.

And from that final two, the Badgers came out on top for the three-star prospect from Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco. Saturday afternoon, the 6-foot-3, 218-pound projected outside linebacker become commit No. 13 for UW in the 2019 class.

"It was an extremely tough decision," Lytle told BadgerBlitz.com. "I really loved both programs. Wisconsin just felt like the right fit overall. Coach (Bobby) April recently coming from the league and Coach (Jim) Leonhard’s story from walking on to his years in the NFL.

"I felt the combination of both coaches will help me pursue my dream of playing in the league, attaining a highly respected business degree and winning a few championships along the way."

Lytle, who recorded 77 total tackles, seven tackles for loss and three sacks last fall, took his official visit to Madison the weekend of June 8.

"The coaches were excited," Lytle said. "Lots of yelling congrats and rotating the phone from coach to coach congratulating me on my decision. Coach April told my dad my commitment broke right before a team meeting and a good amount of existing players were fired up to get me there.

"It feels great to have my decision done. Football-wise, I’m now only focused on my team and our pursuit of a championship."