Recruiting: Armstrong to sign letter of intent Wednesday.

A.J. Armstrong has Wisconsin Badger in his blood.

Armstrong’s father, Brett, was a third-year letterman for Wisconsin.

A.J. was born and raised to follow in his father’s footsteps.

That’s until Armstrong started finding out more information about West Point.

Armstrong, a Neenah (Wisc.) High running back/linebacker, took an official visit to West Point last weekend. He called Army fullbacks coach Joe Ross, his recruiter, and chose Army over Wisconsin Tuesday.

Armstrong, who was offered preferred walk-on status by Wisconsin, will sign his letter of intent Wednesday morning.

“I knew a little bit about West Point early on in high school,” Armstrong said. “I learned more and more about it. The more I learn, the more honored I am to be a part of this tradition. It’s a great opportunity to play for my country and defend freedoms for everybody.”

Armstrong is being recruited as a fullback/middle linebacker. He will likely head to Army Prep in the fall.

Armstrong’s Facebook page reads: “6′1″ 225, 4.67 – 40, 30.5″ vertical, 9′6″ broad jump, 3.65 GPA…once ate 23 hot dogs.

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