Jackson Acker wasn't going to play games with his recruitment. The Verona running back just finished his sophomore year, but has always known Wisconsin was his dream school and should an offer ever come, he wasn't going to wait.

Following UW's camp on Sunday, the class of 2021 tailback was a man of his word, committing just hours after receiving a scholarship offer from his home state school.

"Madison is no doubt where I want to be," Acker told Badger247. "Some people have said I should take trips to other colleges just to see what it's about. I can't see myself going anywhere, but Wisconsin."

Wisconsin was the first and only school to extend an offer to Acker, who ran for 528 yards and seven touchdowns last season. Head coach Paul Chryst and running backs coach John Settle delivered the good news to the in-state tailback following camp.

"It was a dream come true," said Acker. "All my hard work has paid off. It was amazing."

"I saw it as an opportunity," he continued. "I was looking to do my best, but I wasn't expecting it."

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Acker, who is 6-foot-1 and 214 pounds, ran a 4.63 in the 40-yard dash at camp.

"They saw what I did on the field today, but they like my personality," said Acker. "They think I'm a great person for this program."

Acker is the second verbal commitment in Wisconsin's 2021 recruiting class, joining JP Benzschawel (Grafton, Wis.). He was also receiving early interest from Iowa and Illinois.

Still 18 months until he can make his pledge offical and sign on the dotted line, Acker is confident he won't have any second thoughts.

"I grew up here," he said. "I don't want to be far from home. This is perfect. I love it here."

"It's great having that opportunity and knowing I'll be amongst some of the greatest running backs," he continued. "I'll have to put in a lot work to earn it."