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It was reported on Monday that Highland Community College defensive lineman Jahkeem Green had committed to Nebraska. The defender stands at 6-foot-4, 300 pounds and has the versatility to play all along the defensive front.
Hail Varsity reached out to Green’s coach, Judd Remmers, on Monday evening. He was also with Green on his official visit to Nebraska. Remmers shared a little insight on Green’s strengths.
“His overall strength and ability to use his hands to get separation, get off a block and make a play,” Remmers said about Green.
The biggest thing that stood out after watching Green’s film is the fact that he is not only a big player but also an athletic player. He doesn’t seem to have much bad weight and I was surprised that he is just over 300 pounds. It is a pretty unique situation to have a player of his talent level on the board this late in the game for the 2019 class.
He was available for Nebraska because it didn’t look like he would qualify at South Carolina (where he originally committed). Nebraska has different requirements so once it appeared he was on track to graduate from Highland Community College, things moved quickly with the Huskers.
Once again, Ryan Held deserves a lot of credit for finding what appears to be a junior college gem. Green has the ability to join Nebraska this summer which is another big bonus for the Huskers. He could end up contributing in the 2019 season or could even redshirt with the four-game rule. The bottom line is that Nebraska has another quality option to roll out with its defensive line, which is always a welcome sight for Husker fans.
Recruit Watch
>> Carson Pelton is a 2021 lineman who stands at 6-foot-6 and 295 pounds. The West Delaware High School standout was at the spring game on Saturday.
Had an amazing time. Thanks @CoachChinander, Coach Dillon, and Coach Austin for the great hospitality. Can’t wait to come back again. ☠️🌽🛑 @TheStrengthU @WestDelawareFB @MichaelWoosley pic.twitter.com/YqmZL9FWvy
— Carson Petlon (@CPetlon) April 13, 2019
While Pelton doesn’t have an offer from Nebraska yet, he came away impressed with what he saw in Lincoln.
“I thought it was just all around amazing. The coaching staff was very personable and [I] got to meet some new people.”
The positive reactions from the spring game just continue rolling in.
>> Incoming freshman defensive lineman Ty Robinson was at the spring game and tweeted out this cool photo with defensive line coach Tony Tuioti and defensive coordinator Erik Chinander.
Can’t wait to be working hard for these two right here. It’s gonna be a fun couple of years. #GBR pic.twitter.com/DnRd5PCyIb
— Lord Shaxx (@TyRobinson2124) April 16, 2019
>> That pair of coaches also swung through Iowa Western Community College on Tuesday.
Thanks @CoachChinander and @CoachTuioti92 for stopping by practice today and recruiting our guys!! pic.twitter.com/n7BaY6ZA7E
— Aaron Terry (@CoachAaronTerry) April 16, 2019
>> Quandarrius Robinson, a 4-star outside linebacker from Alabama, showed off a slick edit from the Huskers on Monday night.
#GBR🔥🔥😬 pic.twitter.com/ObQRpR6RKD
— Quandarrius Robinson (@QueRobinson23) April 16, 2019
ICYMI
>> The post-spring game edition of Greg’s Guys is out. We have a new No. 1 after Turner Corcoran committed to Nebraska.
>> Derek Peterson took a deep dive into the future of Nebraska basketball recruiting after speaking with Matt Abdelmassih.
>> Jacob Padilla caught up with Husker hoops 2022 target Tamin Lipsey. (Premium)
Greg is the Recruiting Analyst for Hail Varsity and has covered Husker athletics since 2013. He has always had a passion for sports while growing up in the Chicago area. As he got older and had to hang up his cleats and sneakers, he realized his passion for sports went beyond just watching and attending games. He has covered many events from the Rose Bowl to championship boxing matches. If he’s not talking sports, he’s hovering over his grill. He is married to an amazing woman, Kim, and they have a dog that barks when Greg yells at the TV during games.
