Tag: Nebraska football recruiting

Nebraska among top schools for Texas edge rusher Brad Spence

Nebraska makes the top 10 for Texas edge rusher Brad Spence.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers appear to be a step closer to adding another member to their defense. One of their targets includes Klein Forest edge rusher Brad Spence.

Spence was offered a scholarship on Mar. 30, 2022. Greedy Spence announced his top 10 via Twitter. Among the schools include the Arkansas Razorbacks, Texas Longhorns, and the Wisconsin Badgers.

Overall, Spence is listed as the No. 65 edge rusher per 247Sports composite rankings. The edition could help the defense down the road for the Huskers. At this point in time, he hasn’t given a timetable to narrow the list down further or when he will commit.

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Nebraska receives commitment from in-state recruit

Another name added to the 2023 recruiting class!!

On Monday afternoon, the Nebraska Cornhuskers added another in-state recruit to their 2023 class. Scottsbluff High School offensive lineman Brock Knutson announced his commitment on Twitter. Recruiting services have Knutson listed as a 3-star prospect and sixth-best recruit in all of Nebraska. He is also the fourth in-state recruit to Nebraska’s 2023 class. Knutson is also the third offensive to announce their commitment (Gunnar Gottula, Sam Sledge), all three being in-state commitments.

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Nebraska offers Iowa Western defensive lineman

Nebraska’s looking to add some depth to the 2023 recruiting class

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have offered an Iowa Western CC recruit a chance to continue his playing career beyond the 2022 season. Defensive lineman Anterio Thompson has announced via social media that the Huskers have offered him a scholarship. Thompson was one of the many recruits who participated in a camp on Friday in Lincoln, and it was at that camp that Defensive Coordinator Erik Chinander made the offer. The 6’2″ 300lbs recruit made waves at Friday’s workout when he ran a 4.61 40-yard dash. With someone that big moving that fast, it’s no wonder the Cornhusker’s coaching staff practically made an offer on the spot.

This is Thompson’s second power five offer. The Kansas Jayhawks offered him a scholarship back in May. The Council Bluffs, Iowa native, is a member of the 2023 recruiting class and will play for Iowa Western this upcoming season.

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3-Star wide receiver joins 2023 recruiting class

A second receiver joins the 2023 recruiting class

A 3-star wide receiver announced his commitment to the Cornhuskers on Friday afternoon. Jaidyn Doss of Raymore-Peculiar High School made the announcement on his official Twitter page. Doss will be the sixth commit to the 2023 recruiting class. He’ll also join Pierce, Nebraska native Benjamin Brahmer as the only two wideouts currently committed.

The 6″1′, 200-pound prospect has made 72 catches for 1418 yards and 19 total touchdowns in 24 games over the last two years. Doss was recruited by other Big Ten programs such as Michigan, Michigan State, and Illinois.

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Huskers playing catch-up with 2023 recruiting class rankings

Multiple Big Ten teams have an advantage over Nebraska in the 2023 recruiting class

A new list has been released at the 2023 recruiting class rankings, and the Nebraska Cornhuskers have some catching up to do. In the latest list, the Huskers failed to crack the Top 25, but it does list several Big Ten teams, including multiple West Division opponents. These rankings are nowhere close to set, and there is no doubt that these rankings will see significant changes. Take a look below and see which Big Ten teams currently crack the Top 25.

Nebraska offers Nebraska prep star a scholarship

The Huskers are looking to expand their 2023 recruiting class.

A 3-star athlete out of Fremont, Nebraska, has announced that he has received an offer from the Cornhuskers for the 2023 recruiting class. Kade McIntyre made the offer announcement on social media on Thursday afternoon. McIntyre has played both ways in helping Archbishop Bergan Catholic School win the Class C-2 state title in 2021. On offense, he caught 37 passes for 873 yards and 14 touchdowns, while on defense, he added 63 tackles. He’s projected to play defense at the collegiate level.

There are already three Nebraska High School Football players in the Huskers 2023 recruiting class. Gunnar Gottula of Lincoln Southeast, Benjamin Brahmer of Pierce High, and Sam Sledge of Creighton Preparatory are committed to the 2023 class.

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Nebraska’s transfer portal class ranks Top 10

A major recruiting service has ranked the Huskers in the top ten.

A major recruiting service thinks highly of Nebraska’s transfer portal additions heading into the 2022 season. 247Sports has updated its transfer portal rankings, and the Cornhuskers have cracked the top ten. The Cornhuskers currently sit #10 with a composite score of 54.41, right behind #9 Miami (54.72) and just in front of #11 Texas with 54.25.

It should be no surprise that USC is ranked #1, far outdistancing the #2 and #3 teams, Ole Miss and LSU. Rounding out the top ten at #4 Oklahoma, #5 UCLA, #6 Alabama, #7 South Carolina, and  #8 Arkansas. And the Huskers aren’t done as they are hosting former Texas wide receiver Marcus Washington will be making an official visit to Lincoln this weekend.

Look below at some of the significant additions to the Nebraska Cornhuskers heading into the season.

JUCO Lineman to visit Lincoln by month end

Another JUCO prospect may help add depth to the defensive line!

A JUCO defensive lineman has announced his plans to visit the University of Nebraska. Rivals are reporting that Taylor Lewis is planning a visit to Lincoln on the weekend of May 27. It was back on May 12 that Lewis announced that defensive coordinator Erik Chinander had offered the lineman a scholarship to play for the Cornhuskers.

The 6’3″ 295-pound Lewis is a Kenwood, Illinois native who had been playing defensive tackle for College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, California. He currently holds six Power Five scholarship offers. Joining the Huskers are Arkansas, Auburn, Missouri, Oregon State and Washington State. The WSU Cougars are the only Power Five school that Lewis has visited during his recruitment process though he does have plans to visit Oregon State later this month as well as Lincoln.

 

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Nebraska 2023 QB commit wins MVP at Philadelphia Camp

It was a big weekend for one of the Husker’s 2023 football recruits.

A 2023 Nebraska quarterback recruit was named the MVP at a Philadelphia recruitment camp over the weekend. Three-star commit William Watson III won the Most Valuable Player at the Rivals Camp in Philadephia on Sunday. Watson, 6’0″ 175 pounds, is out of Springfield Central High School in Springfield, Massachusetts.  Watson committed to Nebraska back in late February and was personally recruited by new Cornhusker offensive coordinator Mark Whipple. In 2021, Watson threw for 2026 and 22 touchdowns while running for 590 yards and seven touchdowns, leading Central High to a 10-2 mark and the Massachusetts Division 1 State title.

Watson is currently one of five players committed to the Huskers 2023 recruiting class. The other four players are

  • Gunnar Gottula – Offensive Tackle – Lincoln, NE
  • Benjamin Brahmer – Wide Receiver – Pierce, NE
  • Sam Sledge – Interior Offensive Line – Omaha, NE
  • Dwight Bootle II – Cornerback – Miami, FL

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Former Alabama Safety Commits to Nebraska

Nebraska adds depth to the defensive backfield by receiving the commitment of a former Nick Saban recruit!

On Sunday morning, a former Alabama safety announced that he has committed to the Nebraska Cornhuskers for the upcoming 2022 season. Kaine Williams was a four-star defensive back out of Marrero, Louisiana, who was a member of the Alabama 2021 recruiting class. According to recruiting website Rivals, Willaims was the seventh-ranked prospect in the state, the 11th ranked safety, and the 172nd ranked prospect for the entire 2021 class.  He signed with ‘Bama over other SEC schools such as Auburn, Florida, Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Tennessee, and Texas A&M.

During his year in Tuscaloosa, Williams appeared in only one game, the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, covering kickoffs on special teams. He officially entered the transfer portal on April 25th and is the 18th Alabama player to enter the portal either during or after the season. It was back on May 2nd that the defensive back announced he would visit Nebraska the weekend of May 13-15, and it was during that visit, that Williams made his official commitment.

Check out the list below to look at some of Nebraska’s additions via the NCAA Transfer Portal this season.