Tag: Nebraska Class of 2024

Nebraska high school football player commits to the Cornhuskers as a walk-on

A Nebraska high school football player has accepted a Preferred Walk-On spot with the Cornhuskers.

A Nebraska high school football player has accepted a preferred walk-on spot with the Cornhuskers. Rowdy Bauer is a class of 2024 prospect out of Norfolk, Nebraska.

He made the announcement on social media.

First off, I would like to thank God for allowing me to achieve a lifelong dream. Next, I’d like to thank all my previous coaches, teammates, and trainers for helping me develop into the man and player I am today. To my family, thank you for the endless support and unmatched effort and time you have put into my dreams! Thank you to Coach Rhule, Coach Foley, and all of the Nebraska coaching staff for giving me this opportunity! With that being said I am announcing my commitment to the University of Nebraska!!

The running back/slot receiver ran for 719 yards and 12 touchdowns during his senior year. He also had 24 catches for 252 yards and three touchdowns. His position with the Cornhuskers has yet to be determined.

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Three-star edge rusher commits to Nebraska

A class of 2024 recruit has announced his commitment to the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

A class of 2024 recruit announced his commitment to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Three-star edge rusher Jordan Ochoa announced on social media that he planned to continue his college career in Lincoln.

I’m very blessed for this opportunity. I would like to thank my coaches at Castle View High School for always pushing me on and off the field. I would also like to thank my family, teammates, teachers and friends who have supported me throughout this journey. With that being said I will be committing to the University of Nebraska! GBR #GOHUSKERS

Ochoa went unsigned during the December signing period and was waiting for a major offer. He had visited the Lincoln campus on two separate occasions. As a senior at Castle View High, he recorded 61 tackles, 11.5 for loss, 8.5 sacks and two forced fumbles.

A report from HuskerOnline stated the Husker staff has focused on Ochoa playing the Jack linebacker in Tony White’s 3-3-5 defense. The recruit is also receiving interest from Colorado State.

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2024 Nebraska signee among top performers at Polynesian Bowl

Nebraska’s 2024 tight end signee Carter Nelson continues to impress on the all-star game circuit.

2024 Nebraska tight end signee Carter Nelson put together a strong performance at the All-American Game earlier this month and is now impressing at the Polynesian Bowl in Hawaii.

On Wednesday, Nelson was named one of the top performers from day two of the Polynesian Bowl’s practices by Rivals. He was listed alongside Notre Dame wide receiver signee Logan Saldate, Arizona running back signee Jordan Washington, Utah quarterback signee Isaac Wilson, and UCLA wide receiver signee Kwazi Gilmer.

Nelson is ranked as a four-star recruit across the recruiting industry including both by 247Sports and Rivals as a top 100 prospect in the country. Nelson was the Huskers’ second-highest ranked prospect in the class only behind quarterback Dylan Raiola who is ranked by three of four services as a top-10 prospect.

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Huskers visit with three-star edge rusher

A class of 2024 prospect received a visit from Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule earlier in the week.

A class of 2024 prospect received a visit from Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule earlier in the week. Three-star edge rusher Jordan Ochoa announced on social media that he also met with offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield on Wednesday morning.

Ochoa went unsigned during the December signing period and is still looking for a major offer before February. He had previously visited the Lincoln campus on two separate occasions.

A report from HuskerOnline states that the Husker staff has focused on Ochoa playing the Jack linebacker in Tony White’s 3-3-5 defense. The recruit is also receiving interest from Colorado State.

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Social media reacts to Dylan Raiola in the long ball competition at the Polynesian Bowl

A future Nebraska quarterback is making headlines on social media.

A future Nebraska quarterback is making headlines on social media. Class of 2024 recruit Dylan Raiola was trending on Monday afternoon after his performance in the Polynesian Bowl long ball competition.

Raiola had throws of 72 and 70 yards, making him the only quarterback in the competition to break 70+ yards. Three future Huskers will be taking part in this year’s all-star game.

Those three participants are Carter Nelson, Dylan Raiola, and Preston Taumua. The game will see the top high school players in the country ‘gather in Hawaii to celebrate culture and play the game they love.’

The two teams will be coached by former Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis and former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer.

The Polynesian Bowl will occur on Friday, January 19, at 8:00 p.m. CT from Kunuiakea Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii, live on NFL Network.

You can find social media reactions to the throw below.

Every Husker participating in the 2024 Polynesian Bowl

Later this week, three future Nebraska Cornhuskers will participate in one of High School football’s top all-star games.

Later this week, three future Nebraska Cornhuskers will participate in one of High School football’s top all-star games. Carter Nelson, Dylan Raiola, and Preston Taumua will participate in the 2024 Polynesian Bowl.

The game will see the top high school players in the country ‘gather in Hawaii to celebrate culture and play the game they love.’ The two teams will be coached by former Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis and former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer.

Lewis currently serves as a special advisor to the head coach at Arizona State. Zimmer last served as an analyst/consultant at Jackson State during the 2022 campaign.

The Polynesian Bowl will occur on Friday, January 19, at 8:00 p.m. CT from Kunuiakea Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii, live on NFL Network. You can find a complete breakdown of the Huskers participating in the game below.

How many top recruits by state signed with Nebraska

Nebaska’s class of 2024 is loaded with talent across the country. Five of the Huskers’ 29 commits rank as the No. 1 prospect in their respective states. The 2024 group is currently ranked as the No. 19 ranked recruiting class in the country and the …

Nebaska’s class of 2024 is loaded with talent across the country. Five of the Huskers’ 29 commits rank as the No. 1 prospect in their respective states.

The 2024 group is currently ranked as the No. 19 ranked recruiting class in the country and the No. 6 ranked class in the Big Ten Conference. One of those top recruits is five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola.

Raiola is Nebraska’s first five-star recruit since running back Marlon Lucky in 2006 and is the highest-ranked prospect in the modern recruiting era.

The Huskers continue to show success recruiting in-state under Matt Rhule as well. Nebraska signed eight players from the state of Nebraska for the second season in a row. Four-star tight end Carter Nelson leads this year’s group out of Ainsworth, who is also the state’s top recruit.

Find the entire list of the top recruits by state to sign with the Nebraska Cornhuskers below.

Who are the Top Ten signees in the Big Ten Class of 2024

Who are the impact freshman in the class of 2024?

The early signing period has come and gone. Who are the impact freshman in the class of 2024?

The recruiting service 247Sports recently compiled a list of the top ten freshmen in the Big Ten Class of 2024. The Nebraska Cornhuskers have two names represented on the list in quarterback Dylan Raiola and tight end Carter Nelson.

The service ranked Nebraska’s 2024 class as the sixth-best group in the Big Ten. That class holds 29 commitments with one five-star recruit, seven four-stars, and 13 three-stars.

Where did the Husker’s top two recruits land on the list of top conference commitments? Scroll below to find the list of the Top Ten Big Ten Recruits.

Big Ten recruiting rankings for the class of 2024

The early signing period has come and gone, and Nebraska looks to be one of the cycle’s big winners.

The early signing period has come and gone, and Nebraska looks to be one of the cycle’s big winners. The Huskers made national headlines with the signing of top quarterback Dylan Raiola.

Where does the Cornhuskers’ class rank among their Big Ten colleagues? Nebraska’s 2024 class has 29 commits. One five-star recruit and seven four-star recruits signed with the Huskers. Nebraska’s five-star recruit is one of six five-star prospects in the conference. Ohio State have the other five.

This list includes the four schools that will join the conference at the start of the next school year: Oregon, UCLA, USC and Washington.

You can find the Big Ten 2024 recruiting class rankings from 247Sports below.

2024 Early Signing Period Tracker: An updated list of players who have signed with the Cornhuskers

The early signing period is upon us, and the Nebraska Cornhuskers class of 2024 is coming together. The group is headlined by five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola, one of the top prep players in the country. Raiola is Nebraska’s first five-star …

The early signing period is upon us, and the Nebraska Cornhuskers class of 2024 is coming together. The group is headlined by five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola, one of the top prep players in the country.

Raiola is Nebraska’s first five-star recruit since running back Marlon Lucky in 2006 and is the highest-ranked prospect in the modern recruiting era. The Huskers continue to show success recruiting in-state under Matt Rhule as well.

The Huskers have signed eight players from the state of Nebraska for the second season in a row. This year’s group is led by four-star tight end Carter Nelson out of Ainsworth.

Nebraska’s class is currently ranked in the top 25 according to the three major recruiting services. You can find a list of each signee below.