SAN ANTONIO - Ramsey (NJ) Don Bosco Prep Top247 running back Jalen Berger stepped to the podium during NBC’s Saturday broadcast of the All-American Bowl and announced his plans to play college football at Wisconsin.

The Badgers beat out UCLA and Rutgers for the 6-foot, 205-pound Berger who is tabbed by the 247Sports Composite as the No. 2 recruit in New Jersey, nation’s No. 11 running back and No. 109 prospect overall.

“It comes down to where you feel comfortable at and where you think you can win at,” Berger said.

Berger is commit No. 20 for head coach Paul Chryst and his staff in the class of 2020, which includes fellow All-Americans in offensive linemen Trey Wedig and Jack Nelson. This haul rises three spots to No. 24 in the 247Sports Composite Team Rankings.

“Feels great to be committed,” Berger said. “Just to get away from all the outside noise, all the coaches calling me and texting me, it gets annoying sometimes. To finally get it over with feels great.”

Berger arrived with his mind made up.

“It was pretty hard because all the facilities and all the great coaches you meet,” he said.

But with that, the official visit to Madison where he saw the Badgers beat Iowa the weekend of Nov. 9 saw the Big Ten program start to pull ahead. Fellow New Jersey native Jonathan Taylor carried 31 times for 250 yards in carrying his team to victory and Berger started imagining himself playing for Chrsyt and company.

“Wisconsin offensive line and all the great running backs,” he said of what separated the Badgers. “The offensive line they have coming in and the offensive line they have now, I’d be protected.”

Berger also trusts Chryst and future position coach John Settle.

“They’re pretty great guys. They text me almost every day. They’re getting prepared to play against Oregon in the Rose Bowl and they’re texting me every day is big.”

Berger will certainly continue to hear from schools down the stretch including local Rutgers but says “as of right now I’m done,” regarding future official visits.

As a senior, Berger rushed 111 times for 840 yards and 12 touchdowns with another 27 receptions for 357 yards and four more scores. Other offers included Michigan and Penn State. 247Sports National Analyst compares Berger's game to NFL running back Tevin Coleman.

"Great frame for running back or safety," Dohn wrote in his evaluation. "Carries 205 pounds like 190. Smooth and athletic. Looks effortless and plays with great body control. Hits hole with purpose and accelerates through it quickly. Plays faster than 40 time of 4.6 seconds. Has breakaway speed. Quick feet and loose hips make him elusive in open field. Can line up at receiver or slot. Needs to add upper body strength. Running with lower pad level important. Becoming more physical is a must. Major contributor at a top program. Mid-round NFL draft pick."