Lowery started 11 games at linebacker in his one season at Wisconsin but failed to have as big of an impact as expected.

According to Jesse Temple of The Athletic, outside linebacker Leon Lowery will enter the transfer portal after just one season with the Badgers. Lowery, who transferred to Wisconsin from Syracuse over the summer, had just one sack in 2024 and 29 tackles (18 solo).

Lowery initially spent four seasons at Syracuse before transferring to Wisconsin to help revamp the team's pass rush under Mike Tressel. In 2023, Lowery was a key starter for the Orange, registering 46 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks.

Wisconsin class of 2023 cornerback Justin Taylor announced his intention to enter the transfer portal on Tuesday morning. Taylor is among five former Badgers and three UW defensive backs to enter

Neal becomes the second defensive starter to declare he’ll enter the transfer portal, joining outside linebacker Leon Lowery.

When teams struggle overall, especially in today’s world of college football, players entering the transfer portal have become pretty common. The Wisconsin foot

In the span of about 10 minutes Monday, one defensive back announced his departure from the Wisconsin football team and another announced his commitment to join it. At this time of year, players come and go.

Wisconsin top underclassman cornerback Jonas Duclona announced his intention to enter the transfer portal on Monday. Duclona is now the fourth Badger set to enter, joining QB Cole LaCrue, OLB Leon Lowery and CB Amare Snowden.

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