Wisconsin QB Deacon Hill enters the transfer portal

A Wisconsin Badgers reserve QB has entered his name into the Transfer Portal:

On Sunday evening, Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Deacon Hill, whose been with the program for the last two seasons, announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal.

“I want to thank everyone from the Wisconsin football program for giving me the opportunity to grow into the athlete and man I am today,” Hill wrote in a statement on social media. “It is such a privilege to be surrounded by incredible teammates, coaches, and advisors. As well as the team managers who I’ve become close friends with, and I will always cherish the friendships I have made here. With that being said, after a lot of self-reflection, prayer, and difficult conversations with my family, I have officially decided to enter my name in the Transfer Portal.”

“This is not a decision I have taken lightly, and while I know I will miss my family here in Madison immensely, I believe this is an important step in continuing to grow and move forward in my football career. I love this team with all my heart, and I am confident that the relationships I have built in Madison will last a lifetime,” Hill continued. “To my teammates, I love each of you and sincerely wish you nothing but the best. Thank you Wisconsin football, and thank you Madison.” 

This decision comes one week after former head coach Paul Chryst, who recruited Hill, was fired by Athletic Director Chris McIntosh and thought it would be best for his career to pursue another opportunity.

Per the 247Sports composite, Hill was the No. 495 overall prospect in the 2023 recruiting class, the No. 39 QB in the country, and the No. 40 player in California.

During his career at Wisconsin, Hill appeared in one game and never attempted a pass.

The 6-foot-3, 250-pound QB has a strong arm and will go portaling with three years of eligibility remaining.

I’d also like to offer my deepest condolences to Zach Heilprin, who was undoubtedly Deacon’s most prominent supporter during this challenging time.

UW now has three scholarship signal callers remaining on the roster (Graham Mertz, Chase Wolf, Myles Burkett) and one walk-on (Marshall Howe).

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