In what is becoming a familiar summer story in Nebraska, an in-state kid goes to the Huskers’ showcase camp. In-state kid does well and draws a scholarship offer. In-state kid verbally commits to Nebraska.
The in-state kid in this particular story is defensive end Garrett Nelson (6-3, 240) of Scottsbluff. He tweeted the news Saturday night.
@Coach_Parrella @CoachDiaco @Coach_Bray – I'm ready to defend.☠️ pic.twitter.com/NTFB5LWCi2
— Garrett Nelson (@gnelson763) June 25, 2017
Nebraska got in early on Nelson. He earned offers from South Dakota and South Dakota State before going to the Huskers camp and Nebraska didn’t delay after seeing him in person.
Nelson is currently the only commit in the 2019 class. Dallas, Texas, wide receiver Marquez Beason verbally committed to the Huskers in April, but decommitted a month later.
Nelson’s sophomore year highlights are below.
http://www.hudl.com/video/3/6325079/58be1a1f42102e12f0f94e7b

Brandon is the Managing Editor for Hail Varsity and has covered Nebraska athletics for the magazine and web since 2012, Hail Varsity’s first season on the scene. His sports writing has also been featured by Fox Sports, The Guardian and CBS Sports.