Nebraska may be scrambling for good news ahead of spring ball after finishing last season with a whimper, but one area that continues to generate genuine optimism is the 2027 recruiting class.
Under Matt Rhule, the Huskers currently sit with six commitments and an eye-catching national ranking: 6th in the country and 2nd in the Big Ten. Yes, it is early. Yes, the 2027 cycle will have plenty of twists and turns before pen meets paper. But make no mistake — this group has the makings of something special.
For a fanbase hungry for tangible progress, this class offers something real to hold onto.
Trae Taylor Is Leading the Way
Every strong class needs a tone-setter, and quarterback Trae Taylor has embraced that role fully.
Taylor has been relentless in peer recruiting while simultaneously turning heads on the national 7-on-7 circuit. His commitment isn’t just symbolic — it’s tangible. In a bold move that underscores how serious he is about Nebraska, Taylor relocated from Illinois to Lincoln to be closer to the staff and the program. He now commutes to Omaha to attend Millard South after transferring from Carmel Catholic in Illinois.
That’s not lip service. That’s investment.
Ranked as the No. 4 quarterback in the 2027 class, Taylor brings both talent and leadership. Nebraska will need his development to hit at the collegiate level if the program is going to get over the hump in the Big Ten. But early signs point to a quarterback who understands what it means to build something — not just join it.
Building the Trenches the Right Way
Quarterbacks get headlines. Offensive lines win games.
New staff additions Geep Wade and Lonnie Teasley are already making noise on the recruiting trail. Both have reputations as relentless recruiters, and Nebraska desperately needs to rebuild the pipeline up front rather than relying on the transfer portal to patch holes.
Two names to monitor as the cycle unfolds:
- Jordan Agbanoma (6-foot-3, 295 pounds) from Loganville, Georgia
- Jackson Roper (6-foot-5, 285 pounds) from Englewood, Colorado
These are the kinds of developmental, high-upside linemen Nebraska must land consistently if it wants to re-establish a physical identity. The portal can supplement — it cannot sustain.
If Wade and Teasley can stack wins in the trenches, this class moves from promising to foundational.
Big-Name Programs Are Circling
Success brings attention — and attention brings competition.
Running back Amir Brown may not be the headline name of the class, but he has generated enough buzz to earn an offer from Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide football.
That’s significant.
Even after the post-Nick Saban transition, Alabama still carries national cachet that few programs can match. When elite programs come calling, it tests the resolve of both recruits and the staff.
This is the reality of high-level recruiting. If Nebraska wants top-10 classes, it must win battles against top-5 brands. Holding onto Brown — and others who will inevitably draw major interest — will be just as important as landing them in the first place.
What the Future Holds
The 2027 class has momentum, and Nebraska will have more roster flexibility with a larger senior class set to graduate in the coming years. That opens the door for Rhule and his staff to build something substantial rather than simply fill holes.
But there’s one truth that outweighs everything else:
Winning changes everything.
Recruiting buzz is fuel. On-field success is oxygen. Nebraska has made hard work of the latter in recent years. If the Huskers show marked improvement this upcoming season, the recruiting momentum could snowball into something truly special.
For now, the 2027 class stands as a reminder that belief inside the program hasn’t wavered — even if patience outside it sometimes has.
If Nebraska can maintain this level of quality and fend off the bluebloods circling, this could be a class Cornhusker fans talk about for years.
GBR.