Southern Door alumnus Taylor Schaefer has committed to the University of Wisconsin. The 6-foot-4, 240-pound linebacker, a 2023 Southern Door graduate, initially attended Minnesota Duluth before transferring to Iowa Central Community College (ICCC) via the JUCO route. At ICCC, Schaefer established himself as a top prospect, earning a 3-star rating and ranking as the nation's No. 2 JUCO linebacker. His performance included 97 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and 5 sacks. Schaefer received 31 offers in total and announced his commitment to the Badgers on Sunday following an official visit. He also took visits to Minnesota, Iowa State, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Ohio.