Recruiting never stops and it’s easy to miss the top stories day-to-day. Recruiting analyst Greg Smith recaps all things Nebraska recruiting news, analysis and more so you never miss a thing.
We are still early into the tenure of Scott Frost at Nebraska. I think it is safe to say when they have a star player under Frost, the team will not miss the chance to promote him. The Huskers had to fight very hard to land sophomore wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson. He lived up to the hype during his freshman season with 1,029 total yards and five touchdowns.
Robinson is a star in Lincoln and a face of the football program. You can see him here as the only player featured in a recruiting video simulating an official visit weekend to Nebraska.
You’ve gotta see it to believe it.
Welcome to the Good Life ☠️🎈 #GBR x #VirtualVisit pic.twitter.com/i8zjtPclbm
— Nebraska FB Recruiting (@NEB_Recruiting) August 24, 2020
Robinson appeared this week on Sports Nightly. He was asked about appearing in that video for the Huskers and what it means to him that he was asked to do that.
“I’ve been in the shoes of those recruits so it was an honor when they asked me to do that,” Robinson said. “It feels good that they look at me that high. I just want to help us continue to get better. Obviously, the better recruits we bring in the better we will be. So, I just want to do my part.
“I mean it feels great. That’s what they promised. They lived up to every promise they made to me when they were recruiting me. They are going to do everything they can to help us on an off the field no matter what. Whether that’s academics or name, image and likeness. They are always going to be one step ahead with everything.”
This is how Nebraska will continue to raise the bar in its recruiting classes. Smart promotion of stars and living up to promises are huge. You can see the seeds being planted that Nebraska is ahead of the curve on name, image and likeness issues. So far, the team has shown no hesitation to promote its players.
went through some tragedies, i made it out to make it right.. pic.twitter.com/onR7aCmvGh
— Wan’Dale Robinson (@wanda1erobinson) September 8, 2020
We know that Nebraska is second to none in fan support, academic support and nutrition. Soon the new football facility and weight room will push the envelope even more. The Huskers are putting together a compelling package on why a recruit would want to chose Nebraska.
Nebraska has what it takes to be go from a consistent top 25 recruiting team to a top 15 recruiting team. The missing link in all this is on the field. Winning on the field is the final piece of the puzzle for Nebraska. That’s another thing that makes this strange 2020 season so intriguing for Nebraska. If the team finds a way to show improvement it can be a catalyst in so many ways for the program.
Recruit Watch
>> Priority 2022 defensive back target Xavier Nwankpa continues to add offers to his list. LSU entered the mix on Monday night for the prospect out of Iowa.
#AGTG Beyond Blessed and Excited to announce I have received an offer from THE LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY! #GeauxTigers #Bayoupre22ure pic.twitter.com/gpbHUtgeJX
— Xavier “X” Nwankpa (@xaviernwankpa01) September 22, 2020
>> Check out 2022 outside linebacker target Devon Jackson continuing his strength training while Omaha Burke is unable to play this fall.
Training never stops even when adversity strikes. We Workin up at the Stonegate @elkhorntraining location with @DevontheJet402 and the Burke crew! Keep pushing them @XECoachNate !!! #teamXedge #poweredbyXedge #burke #stonegate #prepEdge pic.twitter.com/oPbugGZv3a
— The ❌plosive Edge (@TheXplosiveEdge) September 22, 2020
>> Caden Crawford, a 2022 outside linebacker target from Kansas, enjoyed his virtual visit with Nebraska.
Had a great virtual visit this past weekend! #GBRXXII pic.twitter.com/FARmFDLI1d
— Caden Crawford (@CadenCrawford0) September 21, 2020
>> Missouri tight end Max Whisner elected to stay home and commit to Missouri on Monday evening.
The next chapter… @CoachCaseyWoods @CoachDrinkwitz @MizzouFootball pic.twitter.com/kQJu6D3Lj0
— Max Whisner (@maxwhisner01) September 22, 2020
ICYMI
>> I took a look at who has gained and lost ground (Premium) in Big Ten recruiting lately.
>> It’s been nine months since the team has put on pads but when they finally do Wan’Dale Robinson will be ready.
>> Jacob Padilla took a stab at projecting Nebraska’s 2020-21 nonconference schedule.
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.
