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.
Now that summer is (kind of) here, we are right on the verge of seeing official visits on a consistent basis for class of 2020 prospects. Some prospects have already elected to take their official visits since things opened up in April. Nebraska has used official visits on 4-star defensive tackle Nash Hutmacher, 2019 defensive lineman Jahkeem Green and graduate transfer wide receiver Kanawai Noa.
By my count, Nebraska has 11 official visits left to use this summer. There is a possibility that not all 11 would be used because you can carry over up to five visits. However, there is a chance the Huskers could end up using most of the visits. The reason is that a number of their top targets have will be taking summer official visits.
- OLB Blaise Gunnerson
- WR Xavier Watts
- LB Cody Simon
- DT Jamar Sekona
- RB Sevion Morrison
- OT Roger Rosengarten
- TE Tommy Christakos
Also, all of those players have talked about committing before their senior seasons or committing early in their senior year. There are also bound to be more prospects that pop up around Friday Night Lights that may want to use an official visit to check Lincoln out. Plus, we have come to expect surprises with this staff doing work with targets behind the scenes that just seem to pop up on campus.
We also can’t forget junior college prospects because they don’t have a lot of time for visits during their seasons. In addition to that, what about graduate transfers? The Huskers have a couple needs still, specifically at linebacker. They could need additional official visits to host those potential additions like they did with Noa.
There is certainly a juggling act that is about to begin with official visits and targets that Nebraska wants to be sure to have on campus before a decision is made.
Recruit Watch
>> Nebraska is the latest school to offer fast-rising Oklahoma running back Isaiah Jacobs. Running backs coach Ryan Held got to see him in action on Wednesday.
Blessed to receive an offer from The University of Nebraska #GBR 🌽 pic.twitter.com/ecLIu2RNuR
— Isaiah Jacobs (@isaiahjacobs_) May 22, 2019
>> One-time Huskers offensive line target Jake Wray committed to Colorado on Wednesday.
https://twitter.com/wrayjake77/status/1131385751852204032
>> Priority offensive line target Roger Rosengarten is teasing an announcement of some sort this weekend.
Big Announcement Coming This Saturday❗️🔥#whowillitbe
— Roger Rosengarten (@roger_73r) May 23, 2019
>> Kilian Zierer, the German JUCO offensive tackle out in California, picked up an offer from Auburn on Thursday.
I am extremely thankful to say that I have received my second SEC offer from Auburn University. pic.twitter.com/DxjD5K1SCh
— Kilian Zierer (@Kili24_) May 23, 2019
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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.
