Tag: Nebraska Class of 2024

Huskers to host Maryland football commit

A Maryland football commit has set a visit date with the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

A Maryland football commit has set a visit date with the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Larry Tarver is a four-star cornerback out of Miami Gardens, Florida.

The class of 2024 prospect originally committed to the Maryland Terrapins on June 27. In 2022, he was a member of the Miami Herald all-county second-team selections.

He’s played in all three phases of the game as a wide receiver, cornerback, and kick returner. He’s also an accomplished track star having won the district championship in the 200-meter dash.

Tarver is set to visit the Cornhuskers on October 28, when Nebraska welcomes Purdue to Memorial Stadium. Kick-off time is set for 2:30 p.m.

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Huskers offer Texas pass rusher

A class of 2024 pass rusher from Texas has received a scholarship offer from the University of Nebraska.

A class of 2024 pass rusher from Texas has received a scholarship offer from the University of Nebraska. Jaxon Lee is a 6-3, 220-pound defensive end out of Frisco Lone Star High School.

Lee had been committed to Texas Tech but decommitted late last week in an announcement on social media.

I sincerely thank Coach McGuire, Coach Blanchard, and Coach Bookbinder for the opportunity. At this time I would like to decommit from Texas Tech and reopen my recruitment.

He received his offer to Nebraska from the director of player personnel, Omar Hales.

After a great conversation with (Omar Hales) I am blessed to receive an offer from the University of Nebraska.

Lee currently has 5.5 sacks for 2023 through seven games.

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In-state lineman to walk on at Nebraska

A defensive line prospect out of Norfolk, Nebraska, has announced he will walk on for the Cornhusker.

A defensive line prospect out of Norfolk, Nebraska, has announced he will walk on for the Cornhusker. Nolan Fennessy is a class of 2024 prospect out of Norfolk Catholic.

The defensive lineman is listed at 6-4, 240 pounds. He made the announcement on social media.

I would like to first thank God for blessing me with such an amazing opportunity. I would also like to thank all of my family, friends, coaches, and teammates that helped me to get where I am today. Finally I would like to thank Coach Rhule, Coach Foley and Coach Raiola for giving me this opportunity. With this being sold, I am announcing my commitment to The University of Nebraska!!

Prior to his commitment to Nebraska, he had a walk-on opportunity at North Dakota and scholarship offers from Sioux Falls and Wayne State.

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Nebraska offers Juco prospect

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have offered a junior college wide receiver/kick returner on Monday afternoon.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have offered a junior college wide receiver/kick returner on Monday afternoon. Tre Richardson from Hutchinson (Kansas) Community College announced the scholarship offer on social media.

Richardson is currently the No. 2 ranked in the NJCAA in return yards and is also No. 3 in all-purpose yards. The specialist currently holds offers from Washington State, Liberty and UMass.

Richardson told Husker Online that the Nebraska coaching staff made it clear that he’s a priority for the team in recruiting.

“Omar Hales called me and told me I’m a guy they want. He said that they need some speed like me and then called my head coach and offered me.”

Richardson does not currently have an official visit to Lincoln scheduled although that is expected to change in the near future.

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Nebraska commit attends Notre Dame/USC game

A Nebraska Football commit attended the Notre Dame/USC game on Saturday. 

A Nebraska Football commit attended the Notre Dame/USC game on Saturday. Carter Nelson was spotted in South Bend, Indiana, over the weekend.

Nelson committed to Nebraska back in June. The eight-man recruit chose the Huskers over Notre Dame and Georgia.

The prospect is the first eight-man player from Nebraska to receive an offer from the Cornhuskers since 2002. Iowa’s Seth Malcom, who signed with the Huskers in 2021, was the last eight-man star to sign with Nebraska.

So far this season, Nelson has led Ainsworth High School to an undefeated record. He’s thrown for 492 and six touchdowns, run the ball 81 for 813 yards and 14 touchdowns, and has 22 receptions for 412 yards and ten touchdowns.

Mitch Sherman of The Athletic (subscription required) has reported that Nelson’s father, Jake, told reporters that Carter remains committed to Nebraska and plans on being on Saturday’s game against Northwestern.

Find social media reaction to the surprise visit below.

Nebraska recruit earns fourth star… again

A class of 2024 commitment has received his fourth recruitment star.

A class of 2024 commitment has received his fourth recruitment star. Carlon Jones is a defensive lineman out of Bay City High School in Bay City, Texas.

He was the 2022 Texas District 12-4A D-1 Co-Defensive Player of the Year. Last season he recorded 102 tackles and 13 sacks. Jones also participates in basketball and track and field.

Jones made his commitment on June 29. He made his official visit to Lincoln on June 2. Jones also made official visits to Georgia Tech, Oklahoma State, TCU, California, and UTSA.

The fourth star comes from the national recruiting service 247Sports. He had previously received a fourth-star from On3.

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Husker legacy recruit trending toward Nebraska

A Husker legacy recruit appears to be trending toward Nebraska.

A Husker legacy recruit appears to be trending toward Nebraska. Caleb Benning is a three-star athlete out of Omaha Westside High School.

Caleb Benning is the son of former Nebraska I-back Damon Benning. The elder Benning played for the Cornhuskers from 1993-96, running for 1,562 yards and 20 touchdowns in 42 games.

The recruit has received offers from other programs such as Notre Dame, Michigan, and Iowa. The recruiting service Rivals has recently forecasted that Benning will commit to Nebraska.

Should he commit to the Cornhuskers, it would give the Huskers five of the top seven recruits in the state of Nebraska for the class of 2024. The only two not committed to Huskers are Teddy Rezac (Notre Dame) and Caleb Pyfrom (Decommitted from Illinois).

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Nebraska high school quarterback to join team as a walk-on

A Nebraska high school quarterback will be walking on for the Cornhuskers.

A Nebraska high school quarterback will be walking on for the Cornhuskers. Senior quarterback Bode Soukup made the announcement on social media on Monday.

I am extremely excited to announce my commitment to play football and continue my education at the University of Nebraska! With that being said, I would like to thank Coach Rhule, Coach Satt, and Coach AD for this opportunity to embrace the walk-on tradition at the University.

In six games this season, the Blair High School quarterback has thrown for 1,048 yards and nine touchdowns. He will be the second QB who is a member of the class of 2024.

Soukup will join Bellevue West’s Daniel Kaelin as the only two signal callers in Nebraska’s upcoming recruiting effort. Find the reaction to the announcement below.

Huskers offer class of 2024 recruit out of Florida

A class of 2024 recruit picked up an offer from the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Sunday afternoon.

A class of 2024 recruit picked up an offer from the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Sunday afternoon. Gregory Smith of Riverview (Fla.) Sumner announced the offer on social media.

“After a talk with (secondary/defensive pass game coordinator) Coach Evan Cooper, I am blessed to receive an offer from the Huskers.”

Smith is a 6-4, 200-pound athlete currently rated three stars by the major recruiting services. The recruit was in Gainesville over the weekend on an unofficial visit.

He has yet to take any official visits and plans on making a visit to Lincoln soon. Smith told recruiting service On3 (subscription required) that he is planning on scheduling a visit in November.

“We are planning on taking an official visit to Nebraska. I didn’t get a chance to schedule one yet. We are still talking.”

The prospect has picked up offers from Florida, Virginia Tech, Virginia, and Nebraska since Thursday.

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Omaha lineman decommits from Illinois

An Omaha offensive lineman has announced that he is reopening his recruitment.

An Omaha offensive lineman has announced that he is reopening his recruitment. Omaha Central three-star recruit Caleb Pyfrom has decommitted from the University of Illinois.

Pyform committed to Illinois at the end of June. He announced his decision on social media.

“After talking with my family we have decided to open back up my recruitment.”

The 6-4 310-pound prospect is currently ranked as the No. 5 recruit in the state of Nebraska for the class of 2024. The Huskers missed the offensive linemen the first time around but are expected to be in the running the second time around.

Pyfrom is believed to preparing for a visit to campus sometime before the early signing period in December.

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