Jordan Stevenson to Wisconsin: Badgers Land 4-Star RB Prospect

Coveted running back prospect Jordan Stevenson has committed to play college ball at Wisconsin. The decision comes one day after he opted to reconsider his options following a prior commitment to Texas.

Stevenson confirmed his new choice on Twitter:

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It's office I'm now a badger RBU#2 I'm blessed

— Jordanstevenson (@Jordanstevie2) December 11, 2014"

Ryan Bartow of 247Sports passed along further comments from the back, who provided a little more detail into why he picked the Badgers.

"They have great academic advisors that help the athletes out," Stevenson said. "Man it's amazing. The team plays together and they each understand their role. They just want to win. I like how they run the ball."

He rates as a 4-star prospect with an overall ranking just outside the top 200 nationally in the Class of 2015, according to 247Sports' composite rankings. Coming out of Texas, he also checks in among the top 20 players at the position and top 30 out of the football-rich state.

Wisconsin star rusher and Heisman Trophy finalist Melvin Gordon recently confirmed his decision to enter the 2015 NFL draft. That means Stevenson should at least be handed an opportunity to earn some playing time right away in a run-first offense, which probably helped in the decision-making process.

Stevenson is on the small side (5'8'', 185 pounds) but features an intriguing combination of speed and playmaking ability out of the backfield.