Smooth and athletic. The latest posted workout video comes from freshman running back and former four-star recruit Jalen Berger. Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, New Jersey) ... No. Value Adjacent Overall Players. Considered one of the best 30-40 prospects in the state and a top 250 national prospect. And it sounds like … Berger, a 6-foot, 205-pound back, chose UW out of a final five that included Rutgers, UCLA, Penn State and LSU. Schiano flipped Cook from UVA. Running with lower pad level important. While his athletic foundation is not as impressive, it does offer hope that these numbers will improve once he’s in a collegiate weight room. Jalen Berger. Jalen Berger (Nick Lucero/Rivals.com) At the rain-soaked camp in New Jersey, Berger impressed as a big, versatile back with good hands and the route-running skills to get open with ease. Running back Jalen Berger only played in three, missing the last two contests due to COVID-19, but quickly established himself as the No. Time Team Type Score Margin Play; 07:58: Wes: JUMPBALL WON BY WES: 07:39: Wes-miss. Yes. https://247sports.com/Player/Jalen-Berger-46037280/high-school-187535 Jalen Berger - 4 Star All-purpose back for Wisconsin on BadgerBlitz. (AP Photo/Tony Ding) Losing Jonathan Taylor , a two-time Doak Walker Award Winner to the NFL was going to leave big shoes to fill for Wisconsin. Thank you Coach Chryst @CoachTurnerUW @Coachjset23 Coach Rudolph for a Great In Home Visit pic.twitter.com/d6v9OD2CD0, Badgers make splash at US Army All-American Bowl with Jalen Berger commitment, Wisconsin men’s basketball: Jonathan Davis invited to try out for US national team. Wisconsin volleyball: Giorgia Civita set to return for fall season. Jalen. Hailing from powerhouse Don Bosco Prep in New Jersey, Berger is a high four-star recruit who held other offers from Alabama, Florida, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Oregon and a host of other Power Five teams. Coleridge Stroud. Quick feet and loose hips make him elusive in open field. Displays the physical skills to be a major early contributor at the collegiate level with high professional potential. Several UNLV players have done this... At the same time, UNLV was not under any obligation to honor their scholarships and accept them back" ... Berger is very good but his 40 times are listed between 4.6 and 4.76. 40 per 247Sports; No. Running Back. Status Signed Wisconsin 01/04/2020. Berger can be the feature back at Wisconsin and continue that NJ pipeline. Displays the physical skills to be a major early contributor at the collegiate level with high professional potential. Jalen Berger rushes for 3 yards on first down. Jase McClellan. Or he can go to Hollywood/UCLA if that's appealing. Coming into college, Berger ran a 4.60 40-yard Dash, had a 4.28 20-yard shuttle and logged a 31-inch vertical, all verified. According to ProFootballReference.com , the fastest 40 by a running back that weighs 240 pounds or more since 2000 is T.J. Duckett (2002) at 4.45. At six-foot and 205 pounds, Berger has nice size for the running back position, and boasts a verified 4.6 second 40-yard dash time as of last year. Freshman Jalen Berger, sophomore Julius Davis and junior Isaac Guerendo were out for more than half of the practices due to leg injuries, limiting how much any player could show. These six players dazzled with big-time performances. With Jonathan Taylor leaving for the NFL Draft by all accounts, Berger will have an opportunity to immediately fight for carries as a freshman come fall. On Thursday, 4-star RB Jalen Berger released a top five of LSU, Penn State, Rutgers, UCLA and Wisconsin. Wisconsin fans can breathe a sigh of relief. The Athletic’s Jesse Temple perfectly explained Khalif’s … Running Back. ... Go to Jalen's Video page Images of Jalen. Badgers make splash at US Army All ... - Bucky's 5th Quarter Considered one of the best 30-40 prospects in the state and a top 250 national prospect. [40] Quinn Nordin 's 46-yard field goal in the third quarter was his 14th career field goal at 40-yards or longer, setting a Michigan program record. Hits hole with purpose and accelerates through it quickly. Bucky’s 5th Podcast, ep. Schiano flipped Cook from UVA. Considered one of the best 30-40 prospects in the state and a top 250 national prospect. ALSO, SHOWED GREAT QUICKNESS WITH RUNNING A 4.5 IN THE 5-10-5. Edit. Berger will follow the steps of Dayne, Anthony Davis, Corey Clement, and most recently Jonathan Taylor, to come from New Jersey and opt to run behind the Wisconsin offensive line. Jalen Berger, a consensus four-star running back recruit, committed to the Badgers on Jan. 4, 2020, at the Army All-American Bowl. 6 Month Change. CLASS OF 2021 Considered one of the best 30-40 prospects in the state and a top 250 national prospect. Running Back. He is just the latest in a thread of stud tailbacks from the Garden State to commit to the Badgers since Ron Dayne burst onto the scene in the late 1990’s. Nakia Watson, Julius Davis, Garrett Groshek, Isaac Guerendo and others will make his path tough, but overall Berger’s commitment is vital for the continued success of the Wisconsin offense. Jalen Berger, a consensus four-star running back recruit, committed to the Badgers on Jan. 4, 2020, at the Army All-American Bowl. Ramsey (N.J.) Don Bosco Prep four-star running back Jalen Berger stands 6-0, 195. All-purpose back. Fournette's 40-time is significant given his size. Plus some other news from around the ‘crootin-sphere. Or he can go to Hollywood/UCLA if that's appealing. IMPROVED ON HIS 40 TIME WITH A 4.87 & SHOWED HIS ABILITY TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY WITH A 2.86 20 YARD SPLIT. ... Van Dyke clearly showed the bigger leg in spring practices, making multiple 40-plus yard kicks, but both have accuracy issues at times. Coming into college, Berger ran a 4.60 40-yard Dash, had a 4.28 20-yard shuttle and logged a 31-inch vertical, all verified. The Italian defensive specialist will help hold the back row with fellow returning senior Lauren Barnes. Displays the physical skills to be a major early contributor at the collegiate level with high professional potential. Hawkeye rushers: Iowa hasn’t outgained Wisconsin on the ground since winning a 10-6 game in Madison in 2015, rushing for 144 yards and limiting the Badgers to 86. Jalen Berger. 6'0'' | 200 lbs. Running Back. Mid-round NFL draft pick. All-purpose back. The Wisconsin Badgers gained a key commitment for its 2020 class when four-star running back Jalen Berger announced his decision to play for … The Don Bosco Prep running back is listed at 6 … best 40- menyelek ward 4.77, miguel lopez 4.79, jalen berger & christopher leake 4.95 BEST SHUTTLE- JALEN BERGER 4.67, MENYELEK WARD 4.79, MIGUEL LOPEZ 4.81 BEST 3 CONE- DARIUS BROACH 7.81, JALEN BERGER 7.83, DARRON BROACH 7.96 A powerful and fluid athlete, he will no doubt be a strong asset in the backfield for coach John Settle and company. ... Has the ability to become a professional prospect over time with development. True freshman tailback Jalen Berger (above) made his … Wisconsin running back Jalen Berger (8) rushes for a 23-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. ... Has the ability to become a professional prospect over time with development. Director of Player Personnel Saeed Khalif. Running Back. 250: spring football report card, offense edition. True freshman Jalen Berger led Wisconsin in rushing, finishing with 301 yards and two touchdowns. ... Go to Jalen's Video page Images of Jalen. DID VERY WELL IN THE 1V1'S AND WAS ABLE TO SHOW THAT HE IS A SURE HANDED RECEIVER. ... Has the ability to become a professional prospect over time with development. Great frame for running back or safety. Considered one of the best 30-40 prospects in the state and a top 250 national prospect. Learn about Jalen Berger and other recruit player profiles on RecruitingNation.com. 2020 4-star RB Jalen Berger told @SWiltfong247 that he will choose between the #Badgers and UCLA at the All-American Bowl on Saturday. 1 running back, gaining nearly six yards per carry. 1458. Mertz fakes the give and throws to … © 2005-2021 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Edit. Berger is the No. 6'0'' | 200 lbs. 98. Displays the physical skills to be a major early contributor at the collegiate level with high professional potential. Wisconsin football recruiting: UW makes a couple of cutdown lists. ... Has the ability to become a professional prospect over time with development. Berger will likely be used as not only a tailback, but also as a slot receiving threat given his skill set. I Want to Thank The Entire Wisconsin Football Team For Making My Official Visit Great... pic.twitter.com/n0AFsZfY2Z. Major contributor at a top program. His ability to catch the ball and make people miss in space will be a welcomed addition, as he is more of an all-purpose back in the mold of what NFL teams have steered toward the past five years or so. Jalen Berger - 4 Star All-purpose back for Wisconsin on BadgerBlitz. Jalen Berger is a 6-0, 185-pound Athlete from Ramsey, NJ. 6 Month Change. But nonetheless, the running back tradition and academic opportunities at Wisconsin were too good to pass up. Standing 6-0, 200 pounds, Berger been recorded as fast as 4.6 seconds (laser-timed at The Opening) in the 40-yard dash. Wisconsin added 14 points in the fourth quarter via a four-yard touchdown run from Danny Davis III and a 23-yard touchdown run from Jalen Berger. My gut says this kid Jalen Berger is not going to be the 2020 Ricky Cook. My gut says this kid Jalen Berger is not going to be the 2020 Ricky Cook. AGTG #OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/cZLXzNhdwq. Can line up at receiver or slot. 150 per Rivals. All-purpose back. Plays faster than 40 time of 4.6 seconds. On Thursday, 4-star RB Jalen Berger released a top five of LSU, Penn State, Rutgers, UCLA and Wisconsin. Berger, a 6-foot, 205-pound back, chose UW out of a final five that included Rutgers, UCLA, Penn State and LSU. With Wisconsin Badgers football team reaching the the halfway mark in their spring practice schedule, we here at B5Q thought it was a good time to … ... Don Bosco's Jalen Berger catches a … 6-0, 187 | 40: 4.76 | Class of 2020. UW found its rushing attack last week at Michigan despite being down two key running backs. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. 0. All-purpose back. Position Athlete. Looks effortless and plays with great body control. Committed!! In the end, Berger donned a Wisconsin hat, choosing the Badgers out of a top five including Rutgers, UCLA, LSU and Penn State. While his athletic foundation is not as impressive, it does offer hope that these numbers will improve once he’s in a collegiate weight room. Berger can be the feature back at Wisconsin and continue that NJ pipeline. Where does the offense grade out now that Spring football has come to a close? Jalen. Jalen Berger. Berger. Freshman running back Jalen Berger will be a big part of that.. Last season, as a true freshman, Berger played in four games for the Wisconsin football team, running for 301 yards on 60 attempts, yielding a 5.0 yard per carry average and a pair of touchdowns. 97. The Badgers had the football for over 11 minutes in the first quarter which led to their 14-0 lead after one. Position Athlete. Carries 205 pounds like 190. Jalen Berger. Jalen Berger. Berger represents the second highest ranked player in the 2020 recruiting class behind only Trey Wedig according to 247 Sports, and the highest overall player according to Rivals. Missed 3PT jumper by Wes #20 berger, tj at the outside left: 07:35: Wes-Offensive rebound by Wes #2 warley, jalen: 07:34: Wes-miss. Wisconsin won 49-11. Has breakaway speed. The thinking is that Jalen Berger is the player that Schiano has leaning RU’s way. The 214-pound Taylor clocked a 10.49 100-meter dash in high school to along with his 4.42 40-Yard Dash. Berger. Hometown Ramsey, N.J. School Don Bosco High School. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. The Don Bosco Prep running back is listed at 6-feet, 205 pounds and rated the No. ... Has the ability to become a professional prospect over time with development. Displays the physical skills to be a major early contributor at the collegiate level with high professional potential. Jalen Berger. Running Back. Wisconsin snags a commitment from New Jersey four-star running back Jalen Berger. Taking part in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas, Jalen Berger announced his long awaited commitment during the contest. Wisconsin football recruiting: who are the Badgers after in 2021? ... and Sparta needed everything from the senior running back in a 40-35 win over Randolph. Jalen Berger. 6-0, 187 | 40: 4.76 | Class of 2020. Can the unit bring more of a pass rush this year? The Wisconsin Badgers football team has secured a verbal commitment from a running back in the 2020 class. True freshman running back Jalen Berger came to the program this year from New Jersey as a four-star recruit, one of the highest-rated players the program has ever landed at the position. After Greg Schiano was hired by Rutgers, many assumed the prep standout would potentially stay home given his strong relationship with the Rutgers staff and proximity. View pregame, in-game and post-game details from the Bergen Catholic (Oradell, NJ) vs. Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, NJ) playoff football game on Fri, 11/15/2019. Wisconsin Basketball Scholarship Grid, Depth Chart, Early Signing Day/National Signing Day 2020. Becoming more physical is a must. The Wisconsin Badgers gained a key commitment for its 2020 class when four-star running back Jalen Berger announced his decision to play for … ... Has the ability to become a professional prospect over time with development. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Considered one of the best 30-40 prospects in the state and a top 250 national prospect. His commitment propels the class as a whole into the top 25 of 247 team rankings, and represents the highest ranked class in the internet era for Wisconsin. Hometown Ramsey, N.J. School Don Bosco High School. [41] 0. Status Signed Wisconsin 01/04/2020. Most industry experts have pegged Collins to Texas for some time… https://t.co/cT7OR7JlgT. Wisconsin volleyball: Dana Rettke named finalist for Honda Award, Senior season: 897 yards rushing, 7.7 yards per carry, 321 yards receiving, 17 total touchdowns (. Don Bosco Prep utilizes multiple ball carriers in their offense as well, so Berger will enter college with a lot of tread on his legs for a Wisconsin offense that generally runs the ball a ton. And it sounds like … Displays the physical skills to be a major early contributor at the collegiate level with high professional potential. All Time. Ironically, the 2020 class overtook the 2019 class, giving Wisconsin a pair of strong recruiting classes to build upon moving forward. Jalen Berger. 11 RB in the country. Mertz goes back to Berger on second down, this time picking up 8 yards and a new set of downs. This was a big one. After taking an official visit to Madison back in early November, Berger later took an additional visit to UCLA in December. Post spring practice thoughts: outside linebackers. The Wisconsin football team will be looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2020 campaign. Jalen Berger. The freshman from La Crosse will get the chance to make the U19 national team this summer. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Needs to add upper body strength. 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