The Wisconsin Badgers have received an oral commitment from the one of the best high school kickers in the nation.

According to the Wisconsin State Journal , Kyle French, of Menominee Fall, Wis., committed to the Badgers Monday.

French is rated as the 14th-best kicker in the nation by Scout.com and received considerable interest from other college programs, including Northern Illinois and Wyoming, before committing to the Badgers.

This signing could put a little pressure on Wisconsin’s current kicker, Philip Welch, to perform better. Welch, a sophomore, has struggled this season, having made only 8-of-14 attempts.

Wisconsin’s other kicker, freshman Alec Lerner, is red-shirting this year.

French has made 9-of-12 attempts for Menominee Falls, with his longest make being from 44 yards. His range is currently estimated at 53 yards.

He is also averaging 63 yards on kickoffs.

Sam Oleson is a contributing writer to Wisconsin Sports Online.

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