PRZNE April Recruiting Update – Commits, New, and First Offers
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Commitments:
Ashton Murphy Ashton Murphy 6'5" | 240 lbs | DL Elkhorn South | 2024 State NE , who is one of the top 2024 prospects in the state, called his recruitment early. The Elkhorn South DL/OL announced that he will be staying in Nebraska to play for the Huskers. Ashton will be the next player in what’s turning into a very strong Elkhorn South-Huskers pipeline.
2023 Elkhorn South LB Noah Bustard Noah Bustard 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB Elkhorn South | 2023 State NE announced that he will be walking on at Nebraska. Bustard broke out his senior year with 48 tackles, 12.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery. He will join teammates Maverick Noonan Maverick Noonan 6'4" | 230 lbs | DL Elkhorn South | 2023 State NE and Cole Ballard Cole Ballard 6'0" | 190 lbs | RB Elkhorn South | 2023 State NE in Lincoln.
Millard North 2025 ATH Caden VerMaas Caden VerMaas 6'0" | 195 lbs | ATH Millard North | 2025 State NE made a huge announcement this month, committing to the home state Huskers. VerMaas became the first player in the 2025 class to commit and the first 2025 commit for the Huskers.
New Offers:
Top-ranked Westside 2025 prospect Christian Jones Christian Jones 6'3" | 220 lbs | LB Omaha Westside | 2025 State NE added another P5 offer. Jones received an offer from Kansas State.
Fast-rising Elkhorn North OL/DL Sam Thomas Sam Thomas 6'5" | 270 lbs | OL Elkhorn North | 2024 State NE continued to make noise in his recruitment with a couple of D1 offers. Thomas received offers from Coastal Carolina and Fordham.
Elkhorn South 2024 QB Carson Rauner Carson Rauner 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB Elkhorn South | 2024 State NE picked up a couple more offers in April. He added D1 offers from Colgate and Fordham.
Omaha Westside LB Teddy Rezac Teddy Rezac 6'3" | 195 lbs | ATH Omaha Westside | 2024 State NE added an ACC offer from Boston College, bring his total to 12 D1 offers.
Creighton Prep TE Michael Burt Michael Burt 6'6" | 230 lbs | TE Creighton Prep | 2024 State NE picked up his second offer, this one coming from Eastern Michigan.
Cross County TE Tanner Hollinger Tanner Hollinger 6'6" | 235 lbs | TE Cross County | 2024 State NE had a huge month with offers from Northern Illinois, Army, Air Force, Northwest Missouri State, Wayne State, and Colgate.
The 2024 tight ends are cleaning house. Grand Island Northwest TE Joseph Stein Joseph Stein 6'6" | 225 lbs | TE Grand Island Northwest | 2024 State NE added continued his recruiting momentum with offers from Colgate, North Dakota, and Northern Illinois.
One of the more versatile athletes in the state, Ogallala’s Harry Caskey Harry Caskey 6'4" | 220 lbs | ATH Ogallala | 2024 State NE , continued rolling this month. Caskey picked up offers from Northwest Missouri State and Army.
Minden ATH Jake Ryan Jake Ryan 6'1" | 180 lbs | ATH Minden | 2024 State NE started picking up steam this month with offers from Sioux Falls, and Hastings College to bring his total to four offers.
Papillion-La Vista DB Travis Hines II Travis Hines II 6'1" | 160 lbs | DB Papillion La Vista | 2024 State NE has been on a tear recently with strong camp showings. He picked two offers from Wayne State and Sioux Falls.
First Offers:
Top 2024 RB Sebastien Boyle Sebastien Boyle 5'11" | 210 lbs | RB Scottsbluff | 2024 State NE picked up his first two offers this month from in-state programs. The Scottsbluff bruiser received offers from Wayne State and Chadron State. Boyle continued his running dominance in 2022 with 1,926 rushing yards and 26 rushing touchdowns.
Highly-regarded Millard North 2025 ATH Pierce Mooberry Pierce Mooberry 6'4" | 200 lbs | ATH Millard North | 2025 State NE joined the P5 ranks with a Big 12 offer. Mooberry received an offer from Iowa State. Pierce ended his sophomore season with 14 receptions, 347 yards, 4 receiving TDs, 35 tackles, 4 TFLs, a sack, an interception, a pass defense, and a fumble recovery.
2026 playmakers are ready to make a name for themselves. Freshman Bellevue West DB/WR Araf Evans Jr. Araf Evans Jr. 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB Millard North | 2026 State NE made a huge splash picking up his first Power 5 offer from Texas A&M. Araf is a very promising young prospect in a deep freshman class.
Oakland-Craig DT JT Brands JT Brands 6'2" | 270 lbs | DL Oakland-Craig | 2024 State NE added his first offer this month. JT is one of the best DL prospects in the state and a player that has flown under the radar until picking up his first offer from Minnesota State-Mankato. He finished his junior season with 60 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery.
Under-the-radar Westside DB Preston Okafor Preston Okafor 6'2" | 165 lbs | DB Omaha Westside | 2024 State NE made some noise this week, picking up his first offer. He received a D1 offer from Montana State.
The Fullbacks got on the board this month. Cross County FB/LB Izaac Dickey Izaac Dickey 5'10" | 215 lbs | ATH Cross County | 2024 State NE picked up his first offer from Hastings College. Dickey is coming off a strong season in which he rushed for 846 yards and scored 21 touchdowns.
Elkhorn South WR/DB Aidan Skradis Aidan Skradis 6'3" | 180 lbs | ATH Elkhorn South | 2024 State NE received his first D1 offer this month. The two-way standout picked up an offer from Air Force who has been recruiting the Cornhusker State very well.
Hi-Line ATH Ryker Evans Ryker Evans 6'0" | 170 lbs | ATH Hi-Line | 2024 State NE made a lot of noise this month by picking up his first D1 offer and two in-state offers. Ryker received an offer from Air Force Academy, Nebraska-Kearney, and Hastings College.
Millard South OT Max Gray Max Gray 6'3" | 275 lbs | OL Millard South | 2024 State NE has been one of the steady risers this offseason. College coaches have definitely taken notice as Nebraska-Kearney and Wayne State both offered Max.
Bennington 2024 S Gunnar Lym Gunnar Lym 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB Bennington | 2024 State NE got on the board with his first offer this month. Lym had a great season in which he recorded 92 tackles, 14 PBUs, 4 interceptions, a forced fumble, 656 return yards, 3 total touchdowns while helping the Badgers to back-to-back undefeated seasons. Wayne State was the first team to throw their hat into the Gunnar Lym Gunnar Lym 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB Bennington | 2024 State NE sweepstakes.
Bellevue West wideout Ben Goodwater Ben Goodwater 6'3" | 185 lbs | WR Bellevue West | 2024 State NE had a great April, hauling in two NSIC offers. Ben received offers from Wayne State and Minnesota State-Mankato. Goodwater had 18 receptions, 272 yards, and 3 touchdowns as a junior.
Yutan LB Derek Wacker Derek Wacker 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB Yutan | 2024 State NE had a successful trip to Hastings College that resulted in his first offer. In only six games, Derek racked up 31 tackles, 6 TFLs, and 3 sacks.
Blair Bear OL Gavin Ulrich Gavin Ulrich 6'3" | 250 lbs | DL Blair | 2024 State NE picked up his first offer from in-state program, Wayne State.
Norfolk RB/ATH Rowdy Bauer Rowdy Bauer 5'10" | 170 lbs | ATH Norfolk | 2024 State NE locked up his first offer this month. A spring game trip for Rowdy turned into an offer from Wayne State. Bauer finished his junior season with 372 rushing yards, 4 rush TDs, 324 receiving yards, 2 receiving TDs, 30 tackles, and an interception.
Omaha South OL Jesus Estrada Jesus Estrada 6'3" | 290 lbs | OL Omaha Burke | 2024 State NE is a player primed to take some huge strides next season. He’s off to a good start with an offer from Hastings College.
Boone Central RB Parker Borer Parker Borer 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Boone Central | 2024 State NE received his first offer from the NSIC conference champion, Wayne State Wildcats. Parker had a highly productive season with 1,245 rushing yards, 20 rushing touchdowns, 316 receiving yards, 2 receiving TDs, 301 KR yards, 31 tackles, 3 interceptions, 2 pick-sixes, and a KR for a touchdown.
Millard South DL JR Lecuona had a great combine this weekend, earning him two offers. He received offers from NSIC teams, Wayne State and Minnesota State-Mankato.
Grand Island LB Justyce Hostetler Justyce Hostetler 5'11" | 210 lbs | LB Grand Island | 2024 State NE gets one on the board. The hard-hitting Islander backer picked up his first offer from Hastings College. Hostetler is one of the top returning leaders in tackles with 103 tackles and four sacks during his junior year.
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