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.
After the departure of wide receiver Tyjon Lindsey, something told me I should check out how the 2017 recruiting class is faring in their time at Nebraska. In short, things are not looking good.
The top 8 commits from 2017 class for the #Huskers:
Tyjon Lindsey (gone)
Avery Roberts (gone)
Elijah Blades (never made it)
Tristan Gebbia (gone)
Jaevon McQuitty (fighting injuries)
Keyshawn Jr (gone)
Brenden Jaimes (starter)
Deiontae Watts (never made it)— Greg Smith (@GregSmithHV) October 3, 2018
To break it down further here is a look at how the 2017 class is shaking out so far.
Best of Class (5)
Brenden Jaimes
Damion Daniels
Deontre Thomas
Austin Allen
Kurt Rafdal
Questionable Outlook (6)
Jaylin Bradley
Guy Thomas
Jaevon McQuitty
Chris Walker
Broc Bando
Departures/Didn’t Make It (9)
Ben Miles – transferred
Avery Roberts – transferred
Tristan Gebbia – transferred
Keyshawn Johnson Jr. – transferred
Willie Hampton – transferred
Tyjon Lindsey – transferred
Andrew Ward – transferred
Elijah Blades – didn’t qualify
Deiontae Watts – didn’t qualify
That’s not a great success rate for a class that could still see more underperformers reveal themselves or could still have more transfers. If Nebraska is going to be successful going forward, they will need to have a much higher success rate than the previous staff.
Frost's No. 1 job in recruiting for this program is not to revive the walk-on program. It's to stop the complete whiffs on top-end talent.
Recruit Watch
>>It’s not often that I post about a recruit’s dad but this is a special case. Four-star defensive tackle Nash Hutmacher from Chamberlain, South Dakota, is one of Nebraska’s top priorities for the 2020 class. His dad Joe can really get after it in the gym and showed that on Twitter. Bonus points for the shirt.
500lbs X 10 not bad for an old man! Can’t let that little punk @Nashnation72 show me up! #Oldmanstrength #Donutpower pic.twitter.com/5ACKBIVtfa
— Joe Hutmacher (@joe_hutmacher) October 3, 2018
>>In the 2019 recruiting class, one of the top needs for Nebraska is a true pass rusher. This week, they offered outside linebacker Kuony Deng from Independence Community College. Deng actually visited Nebraska in May before having an offer and was excited by what he saw.
“I was really impressed. I enjoyed myself. I definitely was happy that I got to see everything and meet the coaches. I was definitely impressed.”
Our God is good and he will never fail us! Extremely blessed to receive my 18th offer (4th B1G) from the University of Nebraska! #GBR pic.twitter.com/TGMQWcOp3s
— Kuony Deng 🇸🇸 (@Kd_2Three) October 3, 2018
>>Husker fans are notorious for dominating online polls. Husker Nation needs to help out 2019 commit Garrett Snodgrass and vote for him to make it to the Under Armour All-American Game.
Please vote for me to represent York High School, and Nebraska football in the Under Armour All American Game #yorkdukes #GBR #DreamFearlessly https://t.co/SUKQqYPNfU
— Garrett Snodgrass (@GarrettSnodgras) October 3, 2018
ICYMI
>>No Huddle is back to explore why Nebraska hasn't won a game.
>>Week 7 is here for the in-state commits for Nebraska and I took a look at previewing the week ahead.