Wisconsin kickoff specialist Gavin Lahm announced his intention to enter the transfer portal on Saturday.
The former walk-on is the 15th Badger to enter the portal since the team’s season concluded on Nov. 29. He is the second walk-on to do so, joining offensive lineman Manny Mullens.
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“First, I want to extend my gratitude to the University of Wisconsin for providing me with the support and opportunity to play football while furthering my education,” Lahm wrote on X. “It has been an honor to be a Badger and play for my home state…After much deliberation, I have decided to enter the transfer portal with one year of eligibility.”
The Kaukauna, Wisconsin native joined the Badgers program in 2022. He played a total of 30 games over three seasons, primarily as the team’s kickoff specialist. 67 of his 135 career kickoffs went for touchbacks (49%), with an overall average of 62.2 yards. He also recorded one solo tackle during the 2024 season.
Thank you Wisconsin for everything ♥️ pic.twitter.com/KqFaa7cJ7P
— Gavin Lahm (@gavin_lahm) December 7, 2024
Lahm never won the job as Wisconsin’s starting placekicker. Nate Van Zelst and Vito Calvaruso split the job in 2022, while Nathanial Vakos has held the position for each of the past two seasons.
The junior kicker enters the portal likely looking for an opportunity to start. That was unlikely at Wisconsin with Vakos likely returning for 2025.
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