In an unexpected twist, Leon Lowery, a linebacker that entered the transfer portal from Syracuse, has reversed his decision to join the Wisconsin Badgers. This news, as reported by Pete Nakos of On3, comes as a surprise, especially since it follows less than a day after Lowery had announced his commitment to Wisconsin. The confirmation of his de-commitment was subtly made when Lowery and his agents retweeted On3’s post regarding this development.
Former Syracuse EDGE Leon Lowery has decommitted from Wisconsin. He committed to the Badgers last night.
Repped by @TXRecruited and @callmeagentdwil. Oregon State and Baylor are still in the mix. https://t.co/HteFkjU2RQ pic.twitter.com/9vUzi7CGzI
— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos_) December 4, 2023
What Happened to Leon Lowery and the Wisconsin Badgers?
Lowery was drawing plenty of interest with his two years of eligibility remaining. He was highly sought after and had plenty of interest from schools, including Oregon State, Baylor, California, Georgia Tech, and Houston. However, he committed to the Wisconsin Badgers rather quickly, and had already made his decision by Sunday evening.
From there, the rumors started swirling and the report from Pete Nakos came out that Leon Lowery wasn’t headed to Wisconsin after all. Lowery took to social media with some cryptic messaging.
Stand on what you believe in and know your worth 💯🖤
— Leon Lowery Jr (@leonlowery5) December 4, 2023
It’s hard to say exactly what happened at this point, but there’s plenty of speculation that NIL deals had something to do with the decision by Lowery to walk away from the Wisconsin Badgers. He again took to X and stated that anything about him would be reported through his representatives.
My agent Chris Wash @TXRecruited and Darren Wilson @callmeagentdwil will be handling all of my official visits and recruitment so anything involving my recruitment please contact them.
— Leon Lowery Jr (@leonlowery5) December 4, 2023
Lowery, an outside linebacker, had an impressive 2023 season with Syracuse, where he showcased his defensive skills. He notched 46 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and 7.5 tackles for loss.
The Wisconsin Badgers recognized Lowery’s potential and acted swiftly. After Lowery entered the transfer portal, the Badgers were quick to show interest. They brought him in for an official visit this past weekend and had seemingly secured his commitment by Sunday.
However, Lowery’s sudden change of heart has left Wisconsin and its fans in a state of surprise. The linebacker’s future plans remain unclear as he steps back from his brief commitment to the Badgers. This development adds an intriguing twist to the off-season and puts a spotlight on the ever-dynamic nature of college football transfers.
