Still looking for some playmakers in the 2022 class? Look no further. Here are some of the top uncommitted players left in the state. Multiple options at each position.
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>DL:</strong></span>
<em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="245900" first="Chevalier" last="Curry"] | Bennington | 5’11" 220 lbs</strong></em>
<em><strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13358981/Chevalier-Curry" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Doggie66C" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></strong></em>
<em><strong>Season stats:</strong> </em>80 tackles
<ul>
<li>Career stats: 145 tackles, a sack, and forced fumble/recovery.</li>
<li>Strong presence in the interior defensive line.</li>
<li>Good at sniffing out the run.</li>
</ul>
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<em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="151112" first="Nick" last="Weigent"] | Millard West | 6’0" 225 lbs</strong></em>
<em><strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13589194/Nick-Weigent" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/nweigent" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></strong></em>
<ul>
<li>Undersized but has a great motor with a lot of twitch.</li>
<li>Could be a DE/OLB hybrid at the next level.</li>
</ul>
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<em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="272832" first="Brady" last="Burkart"] | Gretna | 6’2" 250 lbs</strong></em>
<em><strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11583870/Brady-Burkart" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/BurkartBrady" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></strong></em>
<em><strong>Season stats:</strong> </em>44 tackles, 3 tackles, and sack
<ul>
<li>Great interior defender</li>
<li>Has a good get off and generates a good punch at the point of contact.</li>
<li>Very strong player with good experience and leadership.</li>
</ul>
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<em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="171392" first="Quinton" last="Butts"] | Omaha Central | 6’2" 225 lbs</strong></em>
<em><strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11225584/Quinton-Butts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ButtsQuinton" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></strong></em>
<em><strong>Season stats:</strong> </em>34 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 8 sacks, 2 batted passes, 2 forced fumbles.
<ul>
<li>Cancelled junior year due to covid protocols.</li>
<li>Edge buster - can use speed or power moves</li>
<li>Great motor</li>
</ul>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>LB:</strong></span>
<em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="228780" first="Nick" last="Garnett"] | Omaha Burke | 5’10" 205 lbs</strong></em>
<em><strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13203584/Nick-Garnett" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ngarnett23" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></strong></em>
<em><strong>Season stats:</strong> </em>34 tackles, 8 tackles, 2 sacks
<ul>
<li>Cancelled junior year due to covid protocols.</li>
<li>Experience at DE but fits best as a linebacker in college.</li>
<li>Tireless pursuit and non-stop</li>
<li>Team captain - great on and off the field leadership.</li>
</ul>
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<em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="191158" first="Liam" last="Werner"] | Skutt Catholic | 6’2" 215 lbs</strong></em>
<em><strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11170593/Liam-Werner" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/WernerLiam" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></strong></em>
<em><strong>Season stats:</strong></em> 98 tackles, a sack, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery.
<ul>
<li>Great mix of size and speed.</li>
<li>Uses his full frame to deliver hard hits.</li>
<li>He can flat-out fly on the football field. All gas, no brakes with this guy.</li>
</ul>
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<em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="228763" first="Max" last="Perry"] | Lincoln East | 5’10" 190 lbs</strong></em>
<em><strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11687546/Max-Perry" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/MaxwellPerry14" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></strong></em>
<em><strong>Season stats:</strong> </em>97 tackles, 3 passes defended, and an interception.
<ul>
<li>Huge breakout season in 2021.</li>
<li>Scrapper that can take the fight to anyone on the field.</li>
<li>He has a nose for the football and know how to make a stop when he gets to the ball carrier.</li>
</ul>
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<em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="274249" first="Trevor" last="McDonald"] | Elkhorn South | 6’0" 185 lbs</strong></em>
<em><strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/8369952/Trevor-McDonald" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/trevforsure32" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></strong></em>
<em><strong>Season stats:</strong> </em>25 tackles, a tackle for loss, and an interception.
<ul>
<li>Very versatile player that could switch from OLB to safety.</li>
<li>Can drop back in coverage or rush the edge.</li>
<li>Great athlete.</li>
</ul>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>DB:</strong></span>
<em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="228773" first="Jackson" last="Martin"] | Lincoln Southeast | 6’0" 165 lbs</strong></em>
<em><strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/10218570/Jackson-Martin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/jacksonpmartin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></strong></em>
<em><strong>Season stats:</strong></em> 43 tackles, 4 interceptions, 6 passes defended.
<ul>
<li>BALL HAWK</li>
<li>This guy can fly in the secondary. Was very impressed with his range and ball skills.</li>
<li>Lots of tackles for playing in the secondary.</li>
</ul>
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<em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="274174" first="Will" last="Kieser"] | Bellevue West | 6’0" 170 lbs</strong></em>
<em><strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11060653/Will-Kieser" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Williskieser" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></strong></em>
<em><strong>Season stats:</strong> </em>27 tackles, 3 interceptions, 2 tackles for loss, and 5 batted passes.
<ul>
<li>Career stats: 40 tackles, 5 interceptions, 3 tackles for loss, 8 passes defended.</li>
<li>Playmaker in the secondary that will also do the dirty work against the run.</li>
<li>Solid tackler with good length and closing speed.</li>
</ul>
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<em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="157629" first="Jesse" last="Cruse"] | Lincoln | 6’0" 160 lbs</strong></em>
<em><strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11402471/Jesse-Cruse" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | Twitter</strong></em>
<em><strong>Season stats: </strong></em>14 tackles, tackles for loss, and a fumble recovery.
<ul>
<li>Very athletic player that could also play receiver at the next level.</li>
<li>Quick to the ball.</li>
</ul>
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<em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="157663" first="Michael" last="Palmesano"] | Creighton Prep | 6’0" 180 lbs</strong></em>
<em><strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11525030/Michael-Palmesano" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelPalmesa1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></strong></em>
<ul>
<li>BRUISER. This guy can lay the wood.</li>
<li>Big, quick, hard-hitting safety that read and reacts in a flash.</li>
<li>Shoots through his gap like a bullet.</li>
<li>BIG time sleeper.</li>
</ul>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>ATH:</strong></span>
<em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="164615" first="Connor" last="Edwards"] | Gretna | 5’10" 170 lbs</strong></em>
<em><strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11583558/Connor-Edwards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ConnorJEdwards_" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></strong></em>
<em><strong>Season stats:</strong></em> 63 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, and a fumble recovery for touchdown
<ul>
<li>Team Captain</li>
<li>Career tackles: 99 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 2 interceptions, 2 fumble recoveries.</li>
<li>OLB that can do it all rush the passer, stuff the run, drop in coverage. Great overall defender.</li>
<li>Great bend and speed coming off the edge.</li>
<li>Experience at SS too.</li>
</ul>
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