College coaches across the country readied their phones for 12:01 a.m. today. On the other end were high school juniors, some inevitably waiting for the onslaught.
Sept. 1 marked the beginning of the new recruitment period. Coaches are now able to contact and send recruitment materials to high school juniors.
Really appreciate the love! @NEB_Recruiting @coachkriesky @RHS_WarriorsFB @BallHawkU @NCEC_Recruiting @NatlPlaymkrsAca pic.twitter.com/0l5Ura0t4F
— Jaylen Thompson (@JaylenT06) September 1, 2022
The Huskers are casting a wide net for the Class of 2023. Three-star offensive guard Casey Poe out of Texas said Nebraska contacted him. Omaha Westside 3-star athlete Caleb Benning, Bellevue West 3-star quarterback Danny Kaelin, wide receiver Josh Jackson out of Louisiana and 3-star receiver Sanfrisco Magee out of Mississippi were all contacted within 12 hours by Nebraska.
Nebraska is also targeting Bellevue West 4-star receiver Dae’vonn Hall, who was most recently offered a scholarship by Arkansas.
Tennessee 4-star cornerback Jaylen Thompson received got a call and a graphic from Nebraska on Thursday. As did Brett Elliot, a three-star running back out of Massachusetts.
Greyden Grimes out of Waco, Texas, is also a target for the Huskers. He’s a 6-foot-6 defensive end and tight end who runs a 4.8 40.
Appreciate it! @VincentGuinta @NEB_Recruiting @HuskerFBNation pic.twitter.com/i1Aq3SNoJU
— Greydon Grimes (@GreydonGrimes) September 1, 2022
Expect more names and phone calls in the upcoming weeks.
Recruit Watch
>> Along with the new recruiting period comes the possibility of gaining a commitment. However, it didn’t pan out in Nebraska’s favor this time.
Nebraska target Zalance Heard announced his college plans today. He imade his announcement around 4 p.m. CT. The Huskers had hoped for a potential lift from the 6-foot-6, 300-pound 4-star lineman out of Louisiana, but he committed to Nebraska’s main competition for Heard: LSU.
ICYMI
>> The Huskers look to break a seven-game losing streak stretching back to last season as North Dakota comes into Lincoln. Coaches have been encouraged by the team’s practice mentality this week.
>> Nebraska entered the season with a potential five-man rotation at running back. Offensive coordinator Mark Whipple said the running back group is not finalized.
>> No new Blackshirts were handed out this week. Defensive coordinator Erik Chinander said Saturday’s performance wasn’t up to the program’s standard.
