25-06-2025
Wisconsin top in-state specialist commits to Alabama
Franklin, Wisconsin, long snapper Eli Deutsch committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide on Tuesday. As announced on X, he did so immediately on the heels of receiving an offer from the program.
Kohl's Kicking Camps ranks Deutsch as a 4.5-star prospect and the No. 21 overall long snapper in the class of 2026. The rising senior at Franklin High School also notes on X that he's the third-highest-ranked player at his position in the entire Midwest.
Blessed to receive an offer from The University of Alabama…and I'm officially COMMITTED. Roll Tide!" Deutsch wrote. "Thank you to my parents, coaches, and teammates for the help and support along the way!"
The long snapper is a rare player from the Badger State to venture down to Alabama. The last was Oak Creek, Wisconsin, native, class of 2021 five-star offensive tackle J.C. Latham, who finished his high school career at IMG Academy in Florida. There hasn't been another player in the online recruiting rankings era to do so, according to 247Sports.
Wisconsin is set to enter the 2025 season with Purdue transfer Nick Levy starting at long snapper. The program originally landed Arkansas transfer Eli Stein during the winter window, though it pivoted to Levy after several weeks of spring practice.
The Badgers and Crimson Tide will meet on the football field in Week 3 this season. The game, which will be played at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is the second of a home-and-home series after the Badgers hosted the matchup in 2024.
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