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Bellevue West’s Jacob Arop receives preferred walk-on offer from Nebraska

Another member of Bellevue West’s football team announced big news in regard to Nebraska.

Another Bellevue West football team member announced big news regarding Nebraska. Offensive tackle Jacob Arop revealed on Twitter that he received a preferred walk-on offer from the Huskers. 

Arop visited Nebraska back in April but didn’t announce that he received any offers. This is only the second official Division I Arop’s received. His first offer was from Northern Iowa back in February. 

MaxPreps lists Arop at 6-6 280 pounds, and he was previously listed as a defensive end and a tight end. He will also be a part of Bellevue West’s basketball, helping his team complete a perfect season this past March. 

If Arop walks on at Nebraska, he will add to the list of Thunderbirds heading to Nebraska for the 2024 season. Notable recruits from Bellevue West are quarterback Danny Kaelin, wide receiver Dae’vonn Hall and wide receiver Isaiah McMorris.

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Nebraska QB commit leads team to season-opening victory

A Nebraska quarterback recruit led his team to victory on Friday night.

A Nebraska quarterback recruit led his team to victory on Friday night. Senior recruit Danny Kaelin and Bellevue West defeated Creighton Prep, 27-14, in their season-opening high school football game.

Kaelin went 22 of 35 passing for 225 yards. Bellevue West is also home to wide receiver prospects Dae’vonn Hall and Isaiah McMorris.

Kaelin committed to the University of Missouri in March. He announced his new commitment to the Cornhuskers less than 24 hours after decommitting from the Tigers.

Allen Trieu of 247Sports believes the Bellevue, Nebraska native is an effective passer and has the ability to fit the ball into tight spots.

“Shows the ability to anticipate and throw into windows and throw his receivers open. Solid to good arm strength. Very effective as an intermediate passer. Throws it well enough down the field to keep defenses honest but would not be currently classified as elite in the velocity category.”

Bellevue West will retake the field on Friday when it hosts Ohama North in a non-district matchup. Find social media reactions to the game below.