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.
Wednesday was a great day for many around the country as it was the first day of the early signing period. The class of 2021 has been through a lot this year to get to this point. The day was a culmination of all the hard work they have put in as well. The Huskers had a drama-free signing day. All 19 of the team’s high school commitments signed before 10 a.m. CT, which is exactly how you’d hope things would go.
Getting the right pieces. #GBRXXI pic.twitter.com/AAnsj5JReJ
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFBNation) December 16, 2020
One of the really neat things about this day is seeing how excited everyone is to be making a dream come true. Though this year has been challenging on this recruiting class, they have made the most of it.
The reactions to the life-changing moment have been pouring in all day.
Wide receiver signee Latrell Neville summed things up very well.
One Of The Best Days Of My Life.❤️ #GBR #LN7 pic.twitter.com/k4x6GBXb1t
— S E V E N (@LatrellNeville7) December 16, 2020
Congrats to @LatrellNeville7 on signing with @HuskerFBNation today!#RecruitHightower #NSD21 pic.twitter.com/7WBORTCvYE
— SAMMY SCOTT (@CoachScottTX) December 16, 2020
Nebraska’s biggest signee, 4-star tight end Thomas Fidone, got a nice congratulations tweet from his high school.
#LCTitans ➡️ #Huskers
Congratulations to @thomasfidone for signing his NLI this morning to play for @HuskerFBNation. #GBR pic.twitter.com/glZC2ReJgY— LC Football (@lc_ftbll) December 16, 2020
Nebraska’s highest-rated defensive signee, Randolph Kpai, continued the tradition of Washington High stars playing for Nebraska.
Congratulations @d_kpai for officially signing with @HuskerFBNation this morning!
Boom!#IAmAWarrior pic.twitter.com/kX5GnXxD9e— Sioux Falls Washington Warriors (@SFW_Football) December 16, 2020
Congratulations @JFet44 for officially signing with @UNDFootball and @d_kpai for officially signing with @HuskerFBNation this morning!
These terrific young men have a phenomenal future ahead of them!#OnceAWarriorAlwaysAWarrior#TheWarriorWay pic.twitter.com/67miLcLcAP— Sioux Falls Washington Warriors (@SFW_Football) December 16, 2020
Wide receiver signee Shawn Hardy feels very lucky to be in the position to sign with Nebraska.
It’s official!Thank God for the blessing.Can’t wait to get started.#GBR @SeantyelHardy @HuskerFBNation @SportsGirlSL @FCN2go @teamsideline @BrunswickNewsGA @MiaOBrienTV @ChrisPorterFCN @usatodayhss @BVEvery @RecruitGeorgia @247recruiting @Rivalsfbcamps @DanHicken @RyanGreen1010XL pic.twitter.com/xoec6fTyL4
— Shawn Hardy II (@ShawnHardyII1) December 16, 2020
Defensive back signee Marques Buford’s mom and coaches were very happy for him in his big moment too.
Congratulations, son! You know what to do and who to praise. You will be great on the field, in the classroom, and throughout the community. Stand firmly on your foundation and keep God first. We are beyond excited – wait ‘til they get a lid of you! #GBR❤️ https://t.co/HoRs7TAFiv pic.twitter.com/J8jxClYCBU
— Dr. Roz (@rosblasingame) December 16, 2020
@marques_buford Congrats my man. Im so happy and proud of you. Now go do what you always do. Be a dogg!! pic.twitter.com/MKf46w5O57
— Aveion Cason (@Aveion_Cason23) December 16, 2020
Check out the scene in Tabor, Iowa, where now former 8-man player Seth Malcom had his signing ceremony.
TODAY’S THE DAY…National Signing Day 2020.
Officially a Husker!!! 🏈🔴⚪️💪🏻☠️@SMalcom8 @HuskerFBNation #GBR pic.twitter.com/dqvj2jTGo4
— Tracy Malcom (@tjmalcom4) December 16, 2020
The Huskers’ latest commitment, Ru’Quan Buckley, was all smiles at his signing ceremony too.
Ru’Quan Buckley is headed to Nebraska!
“It just felt like it was family there!”
The Godwin Heights senior said.Buckley is planning to early enroll.@Darealruquan @GodwinHeightsFB pic.twitter.com/lwe10lCS3p
— FOX 17 Blitz (@FOX17Blitz) December 16, 2020
Husker legacy and walk-on Sam Hoskinson made his dreams come true on Wednesday.
Dreams to reality. I’m officially a Husker🌽☠️💪🏼 @HuskerFBNation @coachwilhite pic.twitter.com/3wsFfDTKfv
— Sam Hoskinson (@SamHoskinson) December 16, 2020
So did Creighton Prep athlete Alex Bullock, who Scott Frost shouted out on Wednesday as one of the best players in Nebraska this year.
Dreams to reality. I’m officially a Husker🌽☠️💪🏼 @HuskerFBNation @coachwilhite pic.twitter.com/3wsFfDTKfv
— Sam Hoskinson (@SamHoskinson) December 16, 2020
In year that was so abnormal and brought so much uncertainty, it was nice to see players and families around the country enjoy a very special day. Despite the circumstances, it’s a day they’ll never forget.
Recruit Watch
>> Defensive line target Robert Jackson committed to Cincinnati on Wednesday.
1000% committed ❤️ @GoBearcatsFB #GoBearCats ! pic.twitter.com/NaIaA7n2S5
— Robert Jackson (@robjackson215) December 15, 2020
>> Omaha Central 2022 offensive lineman Deshawn Woods is getting in some work during his offseason.
315 x 3 @OPSCHSFB #EaglesNest pic.twitter.com/OmE7dW7Apj
— Deshawn woods (@Deshawnwoods8) December 16, 2020
ICYMI
>> Check out Derek Peterson and myself catching up with some of the Huskers’ 2021 signees.
>> I did breakdowns for my top five early signing day Greg’s Guys. Thomas Fidone was No. 1. Randolph Kpai was No. 2. Henry Lutovsky was No. 3. Latrell Neville was No. 4 and Mikai Gbayor was No. 5.
>> I also broke down what Teddy Prochazka and Heinrich Haarberg mean to the 2021 class.
>> Erin Sorensen and I did a video reacting to the news and notes from signing day.
>> The latest episode of the Mind Your Own Podcast is out to address asking hard questions but not to expect concrete answers.
>> Scott Frost spoke with media on Wednesday about a drama-free signing day.
>> Omaha Westside defensive back Avante Dickerson elected not to sign with Minnesota on Wednesday.
>> Freshman Eduardo Andre is set to make his debut against Doane. Fred Hoiberg spoke about that and a few other subjects on Wednesday.