Tag: Nebraska Class of 2024

Nebraska hoops locks in visit from Texas center

A class of 2024 basketball recruit has scheduled an official visit to the Nebraska campus.

A class of 2024 basketball recruit has scheduled an official visit to the Nebraska campus. Center Trent Burns is scheduled to visit Lincoln on September 29th.

Burns is also scheduled to visit Missouri on September 1st. The Houston, Texas, prospect has already taken official visits to Purdue and Rice.

The center was described by Jamie Shaw of recruiting service On3 says that Burns can stretch the floor with his size and shot.

“It starts with the 7-foot-2 frame, but watching him play, he moves well, showing fluidity, and he has a touch that extends beyond the three-point arc off the catch. He is not there yet, but monitor how he continues to progress. A lot of natural tools to like.”

Burns has also said he is considering official visits to Ohio State and Penn State later this year.

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Top tackle considering Lincoln visit

One of the top recruits in the class of 2024 is planning an official visit to Nebraska before making a final decision.

One of the top recruits in the class of 2024 is planning an official visit to Nebraska before making a final decision. Brandon Baker is a 5-star offensive tackle for Mater Dei High School out of Santa Ana, California.

Baker is currently ranked as one of the players in California and the No. 1 overall offensive lineman in the class of 2024. Adam Gorney, a National Recruiting Director for Rivals, reports that Baker is working on scheduling an official visit to Nebraska in the fall, and if that visit happens then Baker will push his announcement to December.

The prospect has already taken three official visits. He visited Ohio State, Texas, and Georgia in the month of June.

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Where does Nebraska’s 2024 recruiting class rank among the Big Ten

Where does Nebraska’s 2024 recruiting class currently rank among their fellow Big Ten schools?

Where does Nebraska’s 2024 recruiting class currently rank among their fellow Big Ten schools? The Huskers hold 24 commits, with six 4-star prospects scheduled to join the program in the future.

The class is led by in-state commitments Carter Nelson and Dae’vonn Hall. The 4-star prospects are currently ranked as the No. 1 and No. 2 recruits in the state of Nebraska.

This list has also included USC and UCLA. The Trojans and Bruins will be joining the conference starting the 2024 season.

Michigan and Ohio State hold the top two spots in the recruiting services rankings. You can find the Big Ten 2024 Recruiting Class rankings from 247Sports below.

Former punter named to Nebraska Football Hall of Fame.

A former Nebraska punter was named to the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame earlier this week.

A former Nebraska punter was named to the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame earlier this week. Sam Koch punted for Nebraska from 2002-2005.

He would take over as Nebraska’s starting punter for the 2004 and 2005 seasons. The 2005 season would see the York, Nebraska native set the record for the Nebraska single-season punting average at 46.51 yards per punt.

He would set the record that season for the second-longest punt in school history at 84 yards. Koch is also second in career punting average at 44.04 yards per punt.

Following his collegiate career, he would be selected in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL draft by the Baltimore Ravens. He would spend 16 seasons in the NFL, all with Baltimore, and would win Super Bowl XLVII.

Koch’s son, Kamdyn, committed to Nebraska back in June. Find a gallery of Sam Koch’s playing career below.

Nebraska target at receiver announces commitment date

One of Nebraska’s top remaining recruiting targets has announced his commitment date.

One of Nebraska’s top remaining recruiting targets has announced his commitment date. Wide receiver Gatlin Bair will announce his commitment on August 5th at 5:00 PM MT.

Bair is the No. 1 recruit in the state of Idaho and the highest-ranked recruit in that state’s history. Last season as a Junior, Bair caught 73 passes for 1,073 yards and 18 touchdowns for Burley High School.

He’s also been making headlines on the track as well. He has been clocked at 10.15 in the 100-meter dash, good for the second-fastest high school time in the country.

In April, he announced his top five teams on the recruiting trail. Along with Nebraska, the receiver is considering Michigan, TCU, Boise State, and Oregon.

Wherever the Bair signs, it will be a couple of years before he takes the field. Instead, he will take a two-year mission trip following his high school graduation.

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Left-handed pitcher commits to Nebraska

A former Creighton baseball prospect has flipped their commitment to the Cornhuskers.

A former Creighton baseball prospect has flipped their commitment to the Cornhuskers. Colin Nowaczyk announced the change on Wednesday afternoon.

Nowaczyk was 9-0 last season for Elkhorn North High School. He had a 0.39 ERA and 72 strikeouts in 54.1 innings.

The left-handed pitcher is the 12th commitment to the class of 2024 and is the third left-pitcher. He was also the High School Region 5 All-Region team member.

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Utah edge rusher plans July visit to Lincoln

A 3-star edge rusher is planning an unofficial visit to Nebraska before the end of the month.

A 3-star edge rusher is planning an unofficial visit to Nebraska before the end of the month. Devoux Tautaga is also planning a visit to Oregon, according to Blair Angulo of 247Sports.

Tautaga is a 6-6 240-pound edge rusher from Cedar Valley High School out of Eagle Mountain, Utah. In ten games last season, he had 32 total tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, and 11 hurries.

The prospect holds multiple offers and is heavily considering the Huskers, Ducks, and Brigham Young. This won’t be his first visit to Lincoln either.

Tautaga took an official visit to campus on June 23rd and took an official trip to Oregon on June 16th.

His visit to Lincoln is set for July 28th, and Oregon on July 29th.

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Twitter reacts as Hawaii’s No. 1 recruit commits to Nebraska

Nebraska football’s class of 2024 added another impressive name on Sunday evening.

Nebraska football’s class of 2024 added another impressive name on Sunday evening. Interior offensive lineman Preston Taumua announced his commitment from the backyard of his family’s home in Hawaii.

“For the next four years, I will be committing to the University of Nebraska.” 

Taumua told 247Sports that he chose the Cornhuskers over Arizona and Oregon. He also told the recruiting network that Husker head coach Matt Rhule played a large role in his final decision.

“Down to earth guy, I love him. He treated me like family when I was part of the team (visiting) out there. That’s why I liked him.” 

Taumua is the highest-ranked Hawaiin prospect to commit to Nebraska since No. 1 ranked prospect Wynden Ho’ohull committed to the class of 2021. Ho’ohull would transfer to Hawaii back in January of 2022.

Twitter reactions to Taumua’s commitment can be found below.

No. 1 player in Hawaii commits to Nebraska

On Sunday evening, the No. 1 recruit in the state of Hawaii announced his commitment to the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

On Sunday evening, the No. 1 recruit in the state of Hawaii announced his commitment to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Waipahu High School offensive lineman Preston Taumua chose the Huskers over Alabama, Arizona, Auburn, and Oregon.

All four major recruiting services rank Taumua as a 4-star prospect and the No. 1 player in the state of Hawaii. He is listed as an interior offensive lineman who stands at 6-3.5, 300-pounds.

Nebraska now holds four commitments in the class of 2024 on the interior offensive line. Taumua is joined by Gibson Pyle, Landen Davidson, and Jake Peters, who are all committed to the Cornhuskers.

Taumua is the highest-ranked Hawaiin prospect to commit to Nebraska since No. 1 ranked prospect Wynden Ho’ohull committed to the class of 2021. Ho’ohull would transfer to Hawaii back in January of 2022.

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