Wisconsin has added Alabama linebacker transfer Christian Bell for next season, he announced.





Bell, a grey shirt recruit for the Crimson Tide, arrived on campus in January before opting to transfer earlier this week. He recently wrapped up an official visit to Madison.

The former three-star linebacker in the class of 2015, Bell was recruited by Wisconsin and was a former high school teammate of Badgers running back Bradrick Shaw.

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Wisconsin has now added three transfers during the off-season, including Nick Nelson (Hawaii) and Chris James (Pittsburgh).

Bell, who will play outside linebacker for the Badgers, will have to sit out the 2016 season and will have four years of eligibility remaining.