Tag: Nebraska Class of 2025

Huskers land commitment from 4-star edge defender Dawson Merritt

Dawson Merritt committed to the Huskers on Thursday.

Nebraska landed a commitment from class of 2025 edge defender Dawson Merritt on Thursday. The four-star recruit made the announcement on social media.

According to the On3 recruiting rankings, Merritt is the 85th overall player in the 2025 class, the 15th overall edge defender, and the third overall player in his class from the state of Kansas.

Nebraska had been recruiting him for quite a while. He first received an offer from the program on November 7. He has since visited Lincoln several times and will be in town for the Wisconsin Badgers game in the next couple of weeks. He also was able to come to town for the Colorado Buffaloes game back in September.

Merritt initially committed to Alabama on June 26. Nebraska football was initially a major player in his initial recruitment.

Merritt is having a solid season for Blue Valley High School this year. He currently has 58 total tackles in eight games, including 11 tackles for loss, per statistics from MaxPreps.

This commitment certainly adds a tremendous amount of talent to the 2025 recruiting class. The Huskers now have Christian Jones and Merritt as linebackers. This bodes well for the future. The class itself currently ranks 19th overall nationally per the On3 recruiting rankings. Merritt is now the highest-rated commitment in the class.

This is certainly a big recruiting victory, especially with Early Signing Day just a few weeks away. This coaching staff has been able to close the deal on multiple occasions with major recruits, and Thursday’s commitment was just an example.

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Huskers get predictions for 4-star edge defender Dawson Merritt

Dawson Merritt has now been predicted to flip to Nebraska.

Nebraska football scored three predictions on Tuesday afternoon for 2025 four-star playmaker Dawson Merritt. On3’s Steve Wiltfong, Bryan Munson, and Chad Simmons put in predictions for the edge defender.

According to the On3 recruiting rankings, Merritt is the 14th-ranked edge defender in the 2025 class and the fourth-ranked player in his class from the state of Kansas. He committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide at the end of June but has visited Nebraska since then. He was in Lincoln for the Colorado Buffaloes game on September 7.

He is having another solid season for Blue Valley High School in Kansas. According to statistics from MaxPreps.com, he has 58 tackles in eight games. He has also continued to be a pass-rushing threat, with six sacks on the year, one sack less than his total last year.

The Nebraska football coaching staff visited Merritt in October and seemed very active in his recruitment overall. This would be a big get for the program as they look for a playmaking linebacker for this class. Merritt fits the bill, and flipping him from the Crimson Tide would be a notable feat.

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Wide receiver recruit Bryson Hayes decommits from Huskers

Nebraska football lost a commitment on Saturday.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers received a decommitment from class of 2025 wide receiver Bryson Hayes. He flipped to the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday.

Hayes is the 144th wide receiver in the 2025 class and the ninth overall player from the state of Kansas, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. He originally committed to Nebraska on April 14.

Hayes has visited a couple of teams since his commitment to Nebraska. He officially visited the Jayhawks on June 7 and the Huskers on June 14. He also visited Kansas State on June 21, wrapping up his month of visits.

Even with this decommitment, the Huskers 2025 recruiting class is still strong. The class itself ranks 27th overall nationally per the 247Sports team rankings. This class includes wide receiver talent, headlined by Isaiah Mozee. Now, as they build for the future, the Huskers will look to find another talented playmaker in the class.

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Huskers getting visit from four-star in-state tight end this weekend

Chase Loftin will be circling back to Lincoln for a visit.

2025 four-star tight end Chase Loftin is set to visit Nebraska football for their game against the UCLA Bruins in November, per Rivals.com’s Greg Smith. Loftin initially committed to the Florida State Seminoles on June 29.

Loftin is the 19th overall tight end in the 2025 class and the second overall player in his class from the state of Nebraska per the 247Sports composite rankings.  The Huskers were originally thought to have a good chance at landing Loftin over the summer, but he committed to the Seminoles at the end of June.

Landing Loftin would be a big get for a 2025 Nebraska class that ranks 25th nationally. Loftin measures six-foot-six, 215 pounds, and could be a big weapon for the Huskers. Nebraska already has one tight end in the class in Bear Tenney.

It will be interesting to see what the Huskers can do in this recruitment. Florida State is struggling this season, which could allow the program to make a strong impression on Loftin.

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Nebraska running back commit ‘shutting down’ recruitment

Conor Booth is committed to the Huskers.

Class of 2025 running back Conor Booth announced he is shutting down his recruitment in an interview with Nebraska on SI’s Caleb Sisk.

Booth committed to Nebraska on August 27, 2023. He is off to another strong start for Bishop Newman, as he has 1,192 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns. He is averaging 238.4 rushing yards per game and has 94 carries in total, according to statistics from MaxPreps.com.

Booth plans to be a dual-sport athlete in college, playing baseball as well. Although there is a bit of a buzz surrounding his recruitment, he told Sisk he plans to stay with the Huskers.

“Commitment has been great, I have a great relationship with the coaches. They have given me everything I can ask for,” Booth said. “I let my coach handle other colleges that are trying to pursue, but for me, my commitment is shut down.”

Booth is a dynamic running back who will undoubtedly add depth to Nebraska’s running backs room. His playmaking ability and big play ability certainly bode well for the future of the Nebraska running backs room. The 2025 class ranks 24th overall nationally per the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

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Top Husker target visiting Texas this weekend

One of Nebraska’s top targets in the 2025 recruiting cycle is visiting elsewhere this weekend.

Multiple reports indicate that one of Nebraska’s top targets in the 2025 recruiting cycle is visiting elsewhere this weekend.

Alamo Heights athlete Michael Terry III, a consensus top-100 prospect in the country, will be visiting the University of Texas this weekend, one week after visiting the Cornhuskers for their 28-10 win over the Colorado Buffaloes.

At this juncture of his recruitment, Terry is considering both the Longhorns and Cornhuskers, with the Oregon Ducks also in the mix. The 6-foot-3, 216-pound native of San Antonio, Texas, also held notable offers from Missouri, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, TCU, Texas A&M, and Texas Tech.

He took official visits this offseason to Nebraska, Texas, Texas A&M, and Oregon. Matt Rhule’s program currently holds 19 commitments in their 2025 recruiting class.

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Top in-state recruit commits to Nebraska

For the third straight year the Huskers land the state’s top prospect.

The top recruit in the state of Nebraska for 2025 committed to the Cornhuskers on Monday night. Christian Jones is a four-star linebacker for Omaha Westside High School.

Jones becomes the 19th commitment to the class of 2025. His commitment moves Nebraska’s class to just outside the top 25 at No. 26 overall, according to 247Sports.

Last season, he had 69 tackles, 14 for loss and scored two defensive touchdowns. On offense, he recorded 20 receptions for 500 yards and nine touchdowns.

Jones was recently selected as a 2025 Polynesian Bowl All-Star. Quarterback Dylan Raiola, newly converted wide receiver Carter Nelson and offensive lineman Preston Taumua participated in the 2024 edition of the game.

The Polynesian Bowl will be held on Friday, Jan. 17, at Kunuiakea Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT.

His commitment marks the third straight year the Huskers have signed the top player in the state. In 2022, the Huskers signed wide receiver Malachi Coleman, and in 2023, they signed tight end Carter Nelson.

Find the announcement from Christian Jones below.

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Huskers LB target Christian Jones sees coaching staff’s vision

Christian Jones is a four-star linebacker in the 2025 class.

A class of 2025 linebacker is planning a visit to Lincoln this weekend. Nebraska target Christian Jones will be in town for next weekend’s big game against Colorado. Jones is impressed with what Nebraska brings to the table and spoke to On3’s Steve Wilfong (subscription required) about his most recent visit.

Jones has been high on Nebraska’s priority list for quite some time now. He is the 21st overall linebacker in the 2025 class and the top player in his class from the state of Nebraska per the 247Sports Composite Rankings. Husker247’s Brian Christopherson recently predicted that he would commit to Nebraska.

In the meantime, he clearly understands the message the Nebraska football coaching staff is trying to convey.

“They want the best players in the state to come play for Nebraska. That’s the big message.”

Getting Jones on campus for the Colorado game is certainly a positive sign. He has been to campus multiple times over the last year, and his recruitment is still very much open.

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Nebraska basketball schedules official visit with top JUCO shooter

The Nebraska native has a shot at returning home

Nebraska basketball will be hosting a visitor in September. Top JUCO shooter Abdul Bashir will take an official visit on September 6-8, according to On3’s Robin Washut.

Bashir averaged 19.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists last season for Casper Community College.  The guard proved a dependable starter, playing in 33 games and starting 32.

Bashir shot 45% from three-point range and averaged 8.33-point attempts per game. He proved to be an effective shooter, making 124 three-point shots. This was good enough to lead the MJCAA, per a report from Inside Nebraska’s Steve Marik.

This has been a busy couple of days for Nebraska basketball. They were able to lock down a visit with center Francis Chukwudebelu earlier this week as they look to add depth to a balanced and talented roster.

Bashir made an official visit to Lincoln back in June, and now it appears the Huskers will try to seal the deal. This just adds to the positive momentum the program has been having as it looks to make its second NCAA tournament in a row.

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2025 five-star recruit Michael Terry III sets Nebraska visit date

Michael Terry III last took a visit to Nebraska on July 29.

Five-star athlete Michael Terry III will visit Nebraska for their game against the Colorado Buffaloes on September 7, On3’s Steve Wiltfong reported. It was previously reported that he was coming back to Lincoln for a third visit, and now we know when he will be returning.

Terry is the top overall athlete in the 2025 class and the seventh overall player in his class from the state of Texas, according to the 247Sports rankings. Currently, he has one Crystal Ball prediction for the Texas Longhorns.

Wide receivers coach Garret McGuire is the primary for Terry’s recruitment. McGuire has had success on the recruiting trail recently, landing 2025 four-star wide receiver Isaiah Mozee on August 9.

Terry would add to a strong 2025 wide receiver class that includes Mozee and Bryson Hayes. There is also a ton of talent currently on the roster, all built around quarterback Dylan Raiola. Terry would certainly be a strong addition to the wide receiver room.

It will be interesting to see how Terry’s recruitment plays out. Nevertheless, getting him on campus for one of the year’s biggest games is a step in the right direction.

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