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Nebraska LB target Dawson Merritt commits to Alabama

One of Nebraska’s top defensive targets committed to Alabama on Wednesday.

On Wednesday, Nebraska’s top linebacker target Dawson Merritt, a consensus four-star prospect out of Blue Valley High School in Overland Park, Kansas, officially committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide.

The decision doesn’t come as a huge surprise, as experts around the recruiting industry have been projecting Merritt to land with the Crimson Tide over the last week.

That being said, Merritt was a top target for Matt Rhule and his defensive staff and is a tough hit for the Huskers on the recruiting trail.

Merritt took an official visit to Nebraska in April, but the Crimson Tide had the last say in his recruitment when they hosted him earlier in June for an official visit in Tuscaloosa.

Despite the loss on the recruiting trail, the Huskers are putting together a well-rounded 2025 recruiting class. They currently hold 11 commitments, including notable commitments from quarterback TJ Lateef, running back Jamarion Parker, and defensive lineman Malcolm Simpson.

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Alabama lands commitment from 2025 4-star OLB Dawson Merritt

2025 four-star outside linebacker Dawson Merritt committed to Alabama over Nebraska on Wednesday.

The Alabama Crimson Tide football program picked up a commitment from 2025 four-star outside linebacker Dawson Merritt on Wednesday. The Kansas native chose the Crimson Tide over Nebraska.

Merritt took official visits to both Alabama and Nebraska in the month of June. He was a priority target for both programs and the Crimson Tide won out for the blue-chip recruit.

Merritt plays for Blue Valley High School in Overland Park, Kansas. He is listed at 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds. At Alabama, Merritt will play the WOLF position. Under Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack, this is a position designed for a hybrid linebacker. Meaning Merritt can be used as both a linebacker and edge rusher for the Crimson Tide.

As a junior, Merritt recorded 83 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, and seven sacks. He will likely be used in a multitude of ways once he arrives on campus in Tuscaloosa. Merritt is one of the more versatile linebackers in the ’25 recruiting class, much less in Alabama’s recruiting class.

Merritt is the sixth linebacker to commit to the Crimson Tide as a part of the ’25 recruiting class. He joins fellow linebacker commits Luke Metz, Darrell “Duke” Johnson, Jaedon Harmon, Abduall Sanders, and Myles Johnson.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the latest regarding the Alabama football program and its efforts on the recruiting trail.

Husker linebacker target projected to land with SEC program

One of Nebraska’s top targets in the 2025 recruiting cycle is trending elsewhere.

One of Nebraska’s top defensive targets in the 2025 recruiting cycle, linebacker Dawson Merritt, is being projected to land with a top SEC program.

Merritt is ranked as a four-star prospect throughout the primary recruiting services. Across the recruiting industry, experts are putting in FutureCasts, Crystal Balls, and RPMs for the Kansas native to land with the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Merritt took an official visit to Lincoln in late April and also to Tuscaloosa earlier this month. These are the only official visits he has taken so far in his recruitment.

Nebraska currently has 11 commitments in its 2025 recruiting class, the most recent coming from three-star defensive end Malcolm Simpson.

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Husker linebacker target to give recruiting update on Wednesday

Last month, Dawson Merritt named Nebraska and Alabama as his two finalists. 

A highly-rated linebacker targeted by Nebraska is expected to give an update on his recruitment on Wednesday evening. Last month, Dawson Merritt named Nebraska and Alabama as his two finalists.

The prospect will live-stream a recruitment update and fan AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Wednesday, June 5 at 6:00 p.m. CT. Merritt plays for Blue Valley High School in Stilwell, Kansas. Last season, the four-star prospect recorded 83 tackles, 17 for loss, and seven sacks.

Merritt has told Chad Simmons of the On3 network that his close relationship with the Nebraska staff has played a significant role in Nebraska’s status as a finalist. He has even confirmed that he’s heard from a certain Nebraska quarterback.

“My relationship with that whole staff is different. I’m close to a lot of guys on the defensive staff. Me and Dylan Raiola have had a recent connection.”

Merritt officially visited Nebraska for the spring game at the end of April. He’s planning a visit to Tuscaloosa on June 7, with an announcement expected shortly afterward.

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Nebraska and Alabama competing for top linebacker

Last season, the four-star prospect recorded 83 tackles, 17 for loss, and seven sacks.

A top linebacker in the class of 2025 has confirmed that he’s down to his final two schools before announcing his commitment. Dawson Merritt has named Nebraska and Alabama as the finalists.

Merritt plays for Blue Valley High School in Stilwell, Kansas. Last season, the four-star prospect recorded 83 tackles, 17 for loss, and seven sacks.

He has previously told Chad Simmons of the On3 network that his close relationship with the staff has played a significant role in Nebraska’s status as a finalist.

Merritt has even confirmed that he’s heard from a certain Nebraska quarterback.

“My relationship with that whole staff is different. I’m close to a lot of guys on the defensive staff. Me and Dylan Raiola have had a recent connection.”

Merritt officially visited Nebraska for the spring game and the end of April. He’s planning a visit to Tuscaloosa on June 7, with an announcement expected shortly afterward.

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Four-star linebacker recaps Nebraska visit

Last season the linebacker recorded 83 tackles, 17 for loss and seven sacks.

A four-star linebacker is recapping his recent visit with the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Dawson Merritt took an unofficial visit to Nebraska this past weekend.

Merritt plays for Blue Valley High School in Stilwell, Kansas. Last season, he recorded 83 tackles, 17 for loss, and seven sacks.

He tells Chad Simmons of On3 that he has a close relationship with the Nebraska coaching staff and has even heard from a Nebraska quarterback.

“My relationship with that whole staff is different. I’m close to a lot of guys on the defensive staff. Me and Dylan Raiola have had a recent connection.”

Merritt will visit Lincoln officially the weekend of June 14 and Oklahoma one week later. Merritt is also considering Alabama and Missouri as part of his recruitment.

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Kansas linebacker sets up official visit to Nebraska

A consensus four-star prospect has set up an official visit to Nebraska.

Consensus four-star linebacker Dawson Merritt, a native of Overland Park, Kansas, has set up an official visit to Nebraska. The news has been reported by 247Sports and Rivals.

Merritt will be taking an official visit to Lincoln the weekend of June 14. He is also expected to take an official visit to Oklahoma one week later.

The 6-foot-3, 205-pound Merritt is ranked as a four-star prospect by each major recruiting service including being ranked as the No. 81 player in the country by On3, he’s also ranked as a top-100 player in the country by ESPN as well.

According to Steve Marik, of Inside Nebraska on Rivals, Merritt is also expected to make a trip to visit the Huskers in April as well.

Merritt holds over a dozen offers in his recruitment, including Alabama, Boston College, Florida State, Iowa State, Kansas State, Michigan, Michigan State, North Carolina State, Oklahoma State, Utah, and Washington.

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Michigan State football offers 2025 LB Dawson Merritt

Michigan State football offers 2025 LB Dawson Merritt from Stilwell, Kansas.

Michigan State has made the move to offer Dawson Merritt, a linebacker in the 2025 recruiting class. Merritt is a native of Stilwell, Kansas, attending Blue Valley High School.

Merritt is a 3-star according to 247Sports, standing 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds. He holds additional offers from Appalachian State, Boston College and Iowa State.

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