Nebraska making an impact on multiple high-profile prospects
by:
Steve Wiltfong•about 2 hours•
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Matt Rhule and the
Nebraska coaching staff have three commitments at this point in the 2025 recruiting cycle, but the Huskers are building momentum with a lot of top targets.
April could be a big month with Rhule and company working to bring in a lot of these coveted recruits for the spring game.
“I really just like the love that the coaches shows and they have a big support team as in fans, and I like how involved the fans are and they show a lot of love too,” Orange (Calif.) Lutheran High four-star quarterback
TJ Lateef said. He will take his official to Lincoln for the spring game. “I just feel wanted that’s the biggest thing for me.”
Rhule made a big impression on Lateef.
“I had one conversation with him and I feel like that’s all I really (needed), he’s super cool and I feel like I can play under him for sure,” Lateef said.
All three of Nebraska’s early commitments, safety
Caden VerMaas, defensive lineman
Tyson Terry and running back
Conor Booth, are in-state prospects and Omaha (Neb.) Millard South four-star
Chase Loftin is another the staff has been pushing hard for.
“The new facilities are second to none in the country and I really appreciate the coaching staff,” Loftin said. “They recruit hard and I do believe that the program is being changed.
“I think Coach Rhule is going to make Nebraska a great football team again!”
Many others feel the same way as Loftin.
Huskers looking to leave recruiting footprint in Texas
Nebraska is hitting the Lone Star State hard.
“I believe it’s a great place for opportunity and growth,” San Antonio (Texas) Alamo Heights blue-chipper
Michael Terry said. He is tabbed by On3 as the No. 1 athlete in the country and will take his official for the spring game. “What excites me is l believe Coach Rhule is going to get the program back to what it stood for but with an all-around offensive game passing and running. Seems he’s looking at all phases of the game and doing all the things he needs to do to win.”
“I love the coaching staff that is at Nebraska,” Dallas (Texas) Skyline On300 linebacker
Elijah Barnes said. “They show great love to me and my family and I feel like Nebraska is going to be a good football team this coming season and their fanbase is amazing. Sold out games since the 60s in incredible to me. That just shows the atmosphere part of Nebraska.”
“It’s Nebraska, but the culture that Coach Rhule and the tone he has set for the team is amazing to me,” DeSoto (Texas) High linebacker
Keylan Abrams said. “It seems like the culture is just different ever since Coach Rhule came, and it’s mad love from the Husker Community!”
“What excites me about the Huskers is their coaching staff and the relationships I have built with all of the coaches,” Irving (Texas) Ranchview receiver
Terry Shelton said. “So far, while they’ve been recruiting me, all of the coaches I’ve met up their have been nothing but respectful to me and I appreciate that. I think it’s a special place because of the culture built there. Nebraska has been a football powerhouse since the 90s and it’s an honor to be getting recruited by them.”
Spring (Texas) North Shore On300 receiver
Quanell Farrakhan Jr. has the Huskers in his final three with Alabama and Texas A&M.
Nebraska in the mix for other blue-chip prospects
The Huskers are recruiting nationally as well.
Nebraska is now trending on the
On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine for St. Louis (Mo.) Cardinal Ritter four-star running back
Jamarion Parker. He’ll visit Lincoln on Thursday.
Sources indicated Nebraska, Michigan and Missouri are best positioned for Eureka (Mo.) High On300 offensive tackle
Jack Lange.
“I love the culture and the energy their team withholds,” Phoenix (Ariz.) Mountain Pointe safety
Rylon Dillard-Allen said. “I also can appreciate the history of the team. On top of that, the fans are crazy. Great atmosphere!”