Tag: Nebraska Class of 2027

Nebraska offers 2027 running back Tyson Robinson

The Huskers offered one of the top running backs in the 2027 recruiting cycle.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have become the latest program to offer class of 2027 running back Tyson Robinson. The 5-foot-9 tailback out of Brandon, Mississippi, is considered a four-star prospect across the recruiting industry.

In addition to his newest offer from the Huskers, Robinson has offers from Alabama Crimson Tide, Arkansas Razorbacks, Florida Gators, Florida State Seminoles, Ole Miss Rebels, Missouri Tigers, Ohio State Buckeyes, Oklahoma Sooners, Oregon Ducks, Penn State Nittany Lions, Tennessee Volunteers, and Washington Huskies, among others.

Through ten games this season, Robinson has carried the ball 119 times for 852 yards. He is averaging 7.2 yards per carry and has scored 18 touchdowns.

The Cornhuskers do not currently hold any commitments in their 2027 recruiting class but do hold two commitments in their 2026 recruiting class and 19 in their 2025 recruiting class.

Of those 19 commitments in the 2025 recruiting cycle, a pair are running backs in Connor Booth and Jamarion Parker.

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Huskers hosting talented Mississippi recruits on Saturday

The Huskers will be hosting high-profile recruits on Saturday.

Nebraska football is set to have a loaded visit weekend when they take on the UCLA Bruins on Saturday. Three names are noteworthy as Nebraska looks to clinch that elusive sixth win.

Class of 2026 defensive end Nolan Wilson, offensive tackle Mitchell Smith, and class of 2027 running back Tyson Robinson will be among those in attendance on Saturday. Rivals.com’s Sam Spiegelman reported this.

Wilson is not ranked, according to Rivals.com. Smith and Robinson are both four-star prospects.

Smith is currently enrolled at IMG Academy, and this is his first trip to Nebraska. He is a highly sought-after prospect as Ole Miss and Mississippi State appear to be the top two schools in his recruitment.

Robinson is generating interest from many big-name schools. Auburn, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Ohio State are just some of the schools interested in him.

Wilson has also generated a lot of interest despite not being ranked. Alabama, LSU, Tennessee, and Texas A&M have all extended him an offer.

This appears to be a big recruiting weekend for Nebraska. Top in-state target Chase Loftin is also making a visit this weekend. The Huskers appear to be pulling out all the stops in what could be a major weekend. They appear to want some of Mississippi’s best in the fold.

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Nebraska becomes third school to offer rising wide receiver

Nebraska has offered a rising 2027 wide receiver from Missouri.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are the third program to offer a rising wide receiver out of St. Louis, Missouri. 

On Wednesday, Lutheran North standout Chance McPike Jr., a 6-foot-1, 175-pound wide receiver, announced an offer from the Huskers. He received the offer after a discussion with Nebraska Director of Player Personnel Keith Williams. 

The Huskers are the third program to offer the 2027 recruit, joining Tennessee and the University of Nevada Las Vegas.

Nebraska does not hold any commitments in their 2027 recruiting class or 2026 recruiting class, as Matt Rhule and his staff continue to focus on the 2025 recruiting cycle, which currently holds 18 commitments. 

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Nebraska offers 2027 tight end from California powerhouse

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have offered one of the nation’s top 2027 tight ends.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are the latest program to offer 2027 tight end Mark Bowman. On Tuesday, the Huskers extended an offer to the 6-foot-5 Bowman, who attends California powerhouse Mater Dei in Santa Ana, California.

Despite being only a 2027 prospect, Bowman has put together a tremendous offer sheet, including Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, Miami (FL), Ole Miss, Ohio State, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, USC, Utah, and Washington.

Bowman appeared in eight varsity games as a freshman. In those eight appearances, he made 11 catches for 125 yards and four touchdowns.

The Cornhuskers currently do not hold any commitments in their 2027 recruiting class. Matt Rhule and the company are currently focused on their 2025 recruiting class, which holds 16 commitments, including picking up a commitment from Texas defensive back Bryson Webber over the weekend.

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Huskers offer class of 2027 legacy recruit

Matt Erickson is an offensive line prospect for Millard West High School out of Omaha, Nebraska. 

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have offered a class of 2027 legacy recruit. Matt Erickson is an offensive line prospect for Millard West High School out of Omaha, Nebraska.

The younger Erickson announced the commitment on social media.

After a great conversation with (director of player personnel Keith Williams, I’m incredibly blessed to have received an offer from Nebraska! As a Husker fan since birth, this is a very surreal moment. Thank you for the opportunity!

Erickson is the son of Mike Erickson, who played offensive line for Nebraska in the early 2000s. The Huskers currently hold no commitments in the class of 2027.

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Utah athlete receives scholarship offer

Krew Jones is an athlete from Ridgeline High School out of Millville, Utah. 

A class of 2027 prospect has announced a scholarship offer from the University of Nebraska. Krew Jones is an athlete from Ridgeline High School out of Millville, Utah.

Nebraska is the latest school to offer the freshman a scholarship. He’s already proven to be a popular name on the recruiting trail, and the Huskers are the ninth school to make an official offer.

He also holds scholarships from Washington State, BYU, Utah, Utah State, UNLV, Oregon State, Arizona State, and Washington.

In 13 games as a freshman, he played tight end, outside linebacker, and defensive end. On defense, he recorded 55 total tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, and 10.5 sacks.

On offense, he had 19 carries for 65 yards and seven touchdowns, along with 13 receptions for 130 yards and three scores.

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South Dakota tight end receives offer from Nebraska

Cooper Terwilliger is a class of 2027 prospect from T.F. Riggs High School out of Pierre, South Dakota. 

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have offered a South Dakota tight end a scholarship. Cooper Terwilliger is a class of 2027 prospect from T.F. Riggs High School out of Pierre, South Dakota.

The tight end earned the scholarship after his performance at Nebraska’s football camp last weekend. Offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Marcus Satterfield extended the offer to him.

The Cornhuskers are the third school to make an offer to the 6-5 210-pound Terwilliger. He also holds offers from Iowa State and Kansas State.

Satterfield will also take over as the Nebraska tight end’s coach this season after spending last season as the quarterback coach. New assistant coach Glenn Thomas now fills that role.

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Nebraska offers impressive 2027 wide receiver Antayvious Ellis

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have offered a 2027 wide receiver out of Texas who put up impressive numbers this fall.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers on Wednesday extended an offer in the 2027 recruiting class to Antayvious Ellis. An impressive 6-foot-0, 170-pound wide receiver out of Crowley, Texas.

Ellis was very productive in his freshman season for Crowley, recording 36 receptions for 719 yards and seven touchdowns in 11 games. Thanks to his strong freshman season, the Texas native has already received offers from Arizona State, Baylor, Nebraska, Oklahoma, TCU, Texas Tech, UNLV, and UTSA.

Ellis is now just one of nearly two dozen prospects in the 2027 recruiting class to receive an offer from the Huskers including one of five wide receivers.

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