PRZNE June Recruiting Update – Commits, New, and First Offers
Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code: OscarGalindo30 in the coupon code area. Commitments: Husker Haul The biggest story in the state seemed to be the rapid rate at which Nebraska has been recruiting and getting players to commit. The…
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Commitments:
Husker Haul
The biggest story in the state seemed to be the rapid rate at which Nebraska has been recruiting and getting players to commit. The month of June further stoked that flame as the Husker’s not only added elite talent, but they added elite HOMEGROWN talent… and not only did they add elite HOMEGROWN talent… they added an elite homegrown FULLBACK. The Husker’s June frenzy actually started with a commitment to their 2025 class. Elite Omaha North DL Tyson Terry Tyson Terry 6'2" | 270 lbs | DL Omaha North | 2025 State NE announced that he was all N, citing the coaching staff as a big reason why he chose to stay home. Recently committed QB Daniel Kaelin Daniel Kaelin 6'3" | 195 lbs | QB Bellevue West | 2024 State NE led the charge as he was able to bring 4-star Bellevue West teammates Dae’Vonn Hall and Isaiah McMorris Isaiah McMorris 6'0" | 175 lbs | WR Bellevue West | 2024 State NE on board with both committing to the Huskers. Dae’Vonn saw a late push from Tenessee but still decided that Nebraska was the right place for him. Isaiah saw his recruitment sky-rocket after a record-breaking junior year, ultimately choosing to stick with the family ties at Nebraska and continue playing with his T-Bird teammates in Lincoln. Kaelin also played a heavy hand in helping recruit top in-state talent Carter Nelson Carter Nelson 6'5" | 215 lbs | TE Ainsworth | 2024 State NE and making sure he stays home. Carter’s recruitment was one of the more “high-profile” recruitments in recent history here in Nebraska as the 8-man prospect drew attention from programs like Georgia, Alabama, Notre Dame, and 30 others. Omaha North DB Donovan Jones Donovan Jones 6'0" | 185 lbs | DB Omaha North | 2024 State NE picked up his Nebraska offer after blowing coaches away at a camp. Despite also receiving an offer from Wyoming at the same camp, Donovan quickly committed to the hometown Huskers. Another big commitment of the month was Cross County fullback Izaac Dickey Izaac Dickey 5'10" | 215 lbs | ATH Cross County | 2024 State NE who put on a spectacular performance at the first-ever Husker’s Fullback camp. Izaac quickly accepted the PWO opportunity from Nebraska.
Burt to TEU
Creighton Prep tight end Michael Burt Michael Burt 6'6" | 230 lbs | TE Creighton Prep | 2024 State NE ‘s recruitment blew up in June as he received several D1 offers and his first few Power 5 bids. He received offers from Miami (OH), South Dakota State, Southeast Missouri State, South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Illinois, and Iowa. Iowa’s history of producing NFL-level talent at the tight end position proved to be one of the bigger selling points for Michael.
Coach Bielema Gets a Mauler
Omaha Central offensive tackle Caleb Pyfrom Caleb Pyfrom 6'6" | 300 lbs | OL Omaha Central | 2024 State NE shut down his recruitment last month with his commitment to play for the Fighting Illini. Illinois Head Coach Bret Bielema’s track record with producing NFL talent on the offensive line was one of the selling point in drawing the Eagle’s tackle out of the Cornhusker state.
Natty Champs Add a Stud
Millard South 2024 DL JR Lecuona announced last month that he will be committing to play football for South Dakota State. JR was a massive riser last month after blowing up at the Lindenwood camp and receiving offers from Ball State, Lindenwood, New Mexico State, Miami (OH), Northern Iowa, North Dakota, Northern State, Missouri Western, Washburn, and Brown, along with offers he already previously held. JR bought into the SDSU coaching staff’s vision and shut down his recruitment.
Nebraska-Huskies Pipeline Gets Stronger
Northern Illinois added a pair of talented big men in June with one of the top offensive tackles and tight ends in the state. Grand Island Northwest’s Joseph Stein Joseph Stein 6'6" | 225 lbs | TE Grand Island Northwest | 2024 State NE made the decision to commit to the Huskies. Elkhorn South OT Ben Gustafson Ben Gustafson 6'7" | 275 lbs | OL Elkhorn South | 2024 State NE saw a huge rise in his recruitment as he jumped to 3-star status and will now join a growing Huskie’s ’24 class.
Air Force Add an Electric Player
Despite playing in one of the smaller classes in the state, Hi-Line 2024 ATH Ryker Evans Ryker Evans 6'0" | 170 lbs | ATH Hi-Line | 2024 State NE still managed to break out on the recruiting scene. WIth blazing-fast speed and tons of athleticism, Ryker began to rack up offers in recent months before choosing to commit to the Air Force Academy.
Elite Ball-Hawk Joins The Fighting Hawks
North Dakota had a monster addition from the Cornhusker State with the commitment of Bennington S/ATH Gunnar Lym Gunnar Lym 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB Bennington | 2024 State NE . Gunnar will take his ball-hawking skills and championship pedigree to North Dakota, which he chose over other June offers, including Sioux Falls, Missouri Western, and Doane, along with several others.
First Offers:
2025 Elkhorn North TE Chase Loftin Chase Loftin 6'6" | 215 lbs | TE Millard South | 2025 State NE was one of the top winners of the month of June with a whopping six Power 5 offers. Chase received offers from Oklahoma, Iowa State, Nebraska, Mizzou, Kansas State, and Illinois.
Omaha Westside 2025 ATH Keynan Cotton Keynan Cotton 5'10" | 185 lbs | ATH Omaha Westside | 2025 State NE received his first offer from Iowa State while attending their camp.
Bishop Neumann 2025 RB/FB Conor Booth Conor Booth 6'1" | 215 lbs | RB Bishop Neumann | 2025 State NE received his first offer coming from home state program Nebraska.
Elkhorn North WR Thomas Meckna Thomas Meckna 6'3" | 180 lbs | ATH Elkhorn North | 2024 State NE had a break out month with his first five offers from Midland, Wayne State, Augustana, Northwest Missouri State, and D1-FCS offer from South Dakota.
Wahoo 2024 ATH Avery Weitling received a PWO from North Carolina State.
Skutt Catholic LB Sam Brummund Sam Brummund 6'3" | 220 lbs | LB Skutt Catholic | 2024 State NE got on the board in June with his first two offers from Midland and Carthage College.
Blair 2024 QB Bode Soukup Bode Soukup 6'2" | 195 lbs | QB Blair | 2024 State NE had an eventful month, starting off with a PWO from Nebraska along with offers from Midland, Wayne State, Minnesota State Mankato, Sioux Falls, and Upper Iowa.
Papillion-La Vista RB Jordan Barrientos Jordan Barrientos 5'8" | 175 lbs | RB Papillion-La Vista | 2024 State NE received his first offer last month from Peru State.
Papillion-La Vista RB Payton Prestito Payton Prestito 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB Papillion-La Vista | 2024 State NE received his first offer after a camp at Northwestern College.
Elkhorn North WR Thomas Meckna Thomas Meckna 6'3" | 180 lbs | ATH Elkhorn North | 2024 State NE picked up his first D1 offer from South Dakota, along with offers from Northwest Missouri State, Augustana, Wayne State, and Midland.
Millard North OL Christian Coffman Christian Coffman 6'2" | 250 lbs | OL Millard North | 2024 State NE received his first two offers from Northwestern College and Peru State.
Millard West 2024 QB/ATH Brody Peterson Brody Peterson 6'0" | 195 lbs | QB Millard West | 2024 State NE received his first offer from William Jewell.
Yutan 2024 RB Cole Smith Cole Smith 5'10" | 165 lbs | RB Yutan | 2024 State NE received his first offer from Dakota Wesleyan.
Bellevue West 2024 DB/ATH Asher Jenkins Asher Jenkins 6'1" | 190 lbs | ATH Bellevue West | 2024 State NE received his first offer from NSIC program Sioux Falls.
York 2024 LB/ATH Seth Erickson Seth Erickson 6'1" | 195 lbs | ATH York | 2024 State NE picks up his first two offers from in-state schools Hastings College and Midland.
Omaha Westside 2024 DL RJ Eckhardt RJ Eckhardt 6'1" | 240 lbs | DL Omaha Westside | 2024 State NE received his first offer from Augustana.
Elkhorn South 2024 DL/OL Cole Mackie Cole Mackie 6'6" | 240 lbs | DL Elkhorn South | 2024 State NE received his first offer from Peru State.
Lincoln Southwest 2024 DB Trent Buda Trent Buda 6'2" | 185 lbs | DB Lincoln Southwest | 2024 State NE received his first offer from Midland.
Norris 2024 LS/OL Spencer Jacobs Spencer Jacobs 6'1" | 260 lbs | LS Norris | 2024 State NE received a pair of offers this month coming from Concordia and Nebraska Wesleyan.
Plattsmouth 2024 OL/DL Dylan Eby Dylan Eby 6'3" | 270 lbs | OL Plattsmouth | 2024 State NE received his first offer from William Jewell.
Hi-Line 2024 OL Drew Knoerzer Drew Knoerzer DL Hi-Line | 2024 State NE received his first offer from Peru State.
Omaha Burke 2024 ATH Jamari Allen Jamari Allen 6'0" | 195 lbs | ATH Omaha Burke | 2024 State NE received his first offer from Doane.
Millard North 2024 LB/ATH Will Granger Will Granger 6'3" | 200 lbs | LB Millard North | 2024 State NE received his first offer from Minnesota State Mankato.
Malcolm 2024 DB/WR Dalton Amen Dalton Amen 5'11" | 175 lbs | ATH Malcolm | 2024 State NE received his first offer from in-state program Midland.
Bellevue West 2024 OL Jeffrey Kunzman Jeffrey Kunzman 6'2" | 270 lbs | OL Bellevue West | 2024 State NE received his first offer from GPAC school Doane.
Dundy County-Stratton 2024 DL Derek Noffsinger Derek Noffsinger 6'3" | 320 lbs | DL Dundy County Stratton | 2024 State NE received his first offer from Hastings College.
Omaha Westside 2024 LB Beau Ryan Beau Ryan 5'11" | 210 lbs | LB Omaha Westside | 2024 State NE picked up his first two offers from Peru State and Augustana.
Lincoln East 2024 OL Cooper Finney Cooper Finney 6'1" | 270 lbs | OL Lincoln East | 2024 State NE blew up in June with offers from Morningside, Nebraska Wesleyan, Graceland, and Midland.
Osceola 2024 ATH Kale Gustafson Kale Gustafson 6'5" | 225 lbs | ATH Osceola | 2024 State NE received his first two offers from Northern State and Southwest Minnesota State.
Lincoln Southwest 2024 OL Tristin Skelton Tristin Skelton 6'3" | 280 lbs | OL Lincoln Southwest | 2024 State NE received his first offer from Doane.
Lincoln Southwest 2024 LB/ATH Jamari Williams Jamari Williams 5'9" | 180 lbs | LB Lincoln Southwest | 2024 State NE received his first offer from GPAC program Doane.
Lincoln North Star 2024 WR Thomas Davis Thomas Davis 6'1" | 185 lbs | WR Lincoln North Star | 2024 State NE received his first two offers from Doane and Hastings College.
North Platte 2024 OL Alex Gove Alex Gove 5'11" | 245 lbs | OL North Platte | 2024 State NE received his first two offers from Concordia and Nebraska Wesleyan.
Fillmore Central 2024 ATH Kade Cooper Kade Cooper 6'3" | 200 lbs | ATH Fillmore Central | 2024 State NE received his first offer from Doane.
Bennington 2024 OL Jimmy Miller Jimmy Miller 6'2" | 250 lbs | OL Bennington | 2024 State NE received offers from Peru State, Graceland, and Midland.
Bennington 2024 WR KJ Taff Jr. received his first offer from Nebraska Wesleyan.
Papillion-La Vista South 2024 TE Seth Allen Seth Allen 6'4" | 200 lbs | TE Papillion-La Vista South | 2024 State NE received his first two offers from Morningside and Peru State.
Elkhorn North 2024 LB/ATH Austen Shirley Austen Shirley 6'0" | 220 lbs | LB Elkhorn North | 2024 State NE received his first two offers from Nebraska Wesleyan and Doane.
Elkhorn North 2024 DL Brock Marler Brock Marler 6'1" | 255 lbs | OL Elkhorn North | 2024 State NE received his first three offers from Morningside, Hastings College, and Doane.
Ashland-Greenwood 2024 LB/ATH Ty Carey Ty Carey 6'3" | 180 lbs | LB Ashland-Greenwood | 2024 State NE received his first three offers from Mount Marty, Doane, and Dakota Wesleyan.
Gothenburg 2024 TE/ATH Kooper Koehn Kooper Koehn 6'2" | 195 lbs | WR Gothenburg | 2024 State NE received his first two offers from Nebraska Wesleyan and Graceland.
Crete 2024 LB/ATH Angel Martinez Angel Martinez 5'11" | 195 lbs | P Crete | 2024 State NE received his first offer from Doane.
Norris 2024 LB Eli Holt Eli Holt 6'2" | 210 lbs | LB Norris | 2024 State NE received his first offer from Doane.
Yutan 2024 RB Cole Smith Cole Smith 5'10" | 165 lbs | RB Yutan | 2024 State NE received his first offer from Dakota Wesleyan.
Wayne 2024 LB Drue Davis Drue Davis 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB Wayne | 2024 State NE received his first offer from Dakota Wesleyan.
Omaha Burke 2024 OL Joey Myers received his first offer from Dakota Wesleyan.
Columbus 2024 QB Braylon Vancura Braylon Vancura 6'1" | 160 lbs | QB Columbus | 2024 State NE received his first offer from Dakota Wesleyan.
Sandhills Valley 2024 LB/DL Cooper Layher Cooper Layher 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB Sandhills Valley | 2024 State NE received his first offer from Dakota Wesleyan.
Norris 2024 TE/LB Colton Homolka Colton Homolka 6'3" | 195 lbs | ATH Norris | 2024 State NE received his first offer from Doane.
Crete 2024 WR/TE Theo Bohling Theo Bohling 6'6" | 195 lbs | ATH Crete | 2024 State NE received his first offer from Doane.
New Offers:
Omaha Westside 2025 LB Christian Jones Christian Jones 6'3" | 220 lbs | LB Omaha Westside | 2025 State NE received an SEC offer from Texas A&M.
Elkhorn North 2024 OL/DL Sam Thomas Sam Thomas 6'5" | 270 lbs | OL Elkhorn North | 2024 State NE received a D1 offer from Montana.
Lincoln East 2024 LB Dash Bauman Dash Bauman 6'3" | 200 lbs | LB Lincoln East | 2024 State NE loaded up on D1 offers from Northern Iowa, Lindenwood, South Dakota State, and Wyoming.
Minden ATH Jake Ryan Jake Ryan 6'1" | 180 lbs | ATH Minden | 2024 State NE picked up several offers from a nice range of schools, including Peru State, South Dakota Mines, Northern State, Doane, Drake (D1-FCS), and Oberlin College.
Ogallala 2024 ATH Harry Caskey Harry Caskey 6'4" | 220 lbs | ATH Ogallala | 2024 State NE received an Ivy League offer from Dartmouth along with offers from Peru State, Midland, and Hastings College.
Omaha Westside 2024 QB Anthony Rezac Anthony Rezac 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB Omaha Westside | 2024 State NE had a solid month with Ivy League offers from Yale, Harvard, and Dartmouth, along with D1 offers from South Dakota and Colgate.
Elkhorn South 2024 QB Carson Rauner Carson Rauner 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB Elkhorn South | 2024 State NE received a few extra D1 offers from South Dakota, Harvard, and Lehigh.
Columbus DL Carter Fedde Carter Fedde 6'1" | 240 lbs | DL Columbus | 2024 State NE picked up a pair of offers from Midland and Dakota Wesleyan.
Blair 2024 ATH Ethan Baessler Ethan Baessler 5'9" | 175 lbs | ATH Blair | 2024 State NE received an in-state offer from Midland.
Papillion-La Vista C Dallas Hamilton Dallas Hamilton 6'2" | 270 lbs | OL Papillion La Vista | 2024 State NE received two offers from Peru State and Northwestern College.
Norris 2024 DB/ATH Jax Gates Jax Gates 6'2" | 170 lbs | ATH Norris | 2024 State NE received a trio of offers from Culver-Stockton, Southwest Minnesota State, and Doane.
Fremont DL Dakota Coon Dakota Coon 6'2" | 265 lbs | DL Fremont | 2024 State NE received offers from Peru State, Culver-Stockton, Concordia, Doane, and Hastings College.
Bellevue West WR Ben Goodwater Ben Goodwater 6'3" | 185 lbs | WR Bellevue West | 2024 State NE received offers from William Jewell, Sioux Falls, and Nebraska-Kearney.
Gross Catholic 2024 QB Colby Duncan Colby Duncan 6'1" | 175 lbs | QB Gross Catholic | 2024 State NE received offers from Peru State, Midland, and Doane.
Boone Central RB Parker Borer Parker Borer 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Boone Central | 2024 State NE received an in-state offer from Midland.
Elkhorn South DL Henry Prochazka Henry Prochazka 6'4" | 220 lbs | DL Elkhorn South | 2024 State NE received two big NSIC offers from Sioux Falls and Northern State.
Lincoln East 2024 DL Caden Cetak Caden Cetak 6'4" | 220 lbs | DL Lincoln East | 2024 State NE received offers from Augustana, Southwest Minnesota State, and Northern State.
Millard South 2024 OL Max Gray Max Gray 6'3" | 275 lbs | OL Millard South | 2024 State NE received offers from Missouri Western, Washburn, William Jewell, Northern State, Minnesota State, and Southwest Minnesota State.
Millard North OL Caleb Klein Caleb Klein 6'3" | 265 lbs | OL Millard North | 2024 State NE had a great month racking up offers from William Jewell, Northwestern College, Wayne State, Sioux Falls, Peru State, Doane, Morningside, and Minot State.
Ashland-Greenwood 2024 RB/ATH Drake Zimmerman Drake Zimmerman 6'0" | 200 lbs | RB Ashland-Greenwood | 2024 State NE received offers from Midland, Peru State, and Doane.
Papillion-La Vista 2024 DB/ATH Travis Hines II Travis Hines II 6'1" | 160 lbs | DB Papillion La Vista | 2024 State NE received offers from Minnesota State Mankato, Winona State, Northwestern Missouri State, Southwest Minnesota State, and a PWO from South Dakota State.
Omaha Westside 2024 RB Jahmez Ross Jahmez Ross 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Omaha Westside | 2024 State NE received an in-state offer from Peru State.
Yutan 2024 LB Derek Wacker Derek Wacker 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB Yutan | 2024 State NE received offers from Sioux Falls, Midland, Peru State, Wayne State, and Southwest Minnesota State.
Battle Creek 2024 LB/ATH Trent Uhlir Trent Uhlir 6'1" | 230 lbs | ATH Battle Creek | 2024 State NE received a pair of offers from Southwest Minnesota State and Midland.
Oakland-Craig DL JT Brands JT Brands 6'2" | 270 lbs | DL Oakland-Craig | 2024 State NE received offers from Sioux Falls, Midland, Augustana, Northern State, Minot State, and Southwest Minnesota State.
Yutan LB Derek Wacker Derek Wacker 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB Yutan | 2024 State NE picked up a number of offers from Sioux Falls, Midland, Peru State, Wayne State, and Southwest Minnesota State.
Omaha Westside DB Jordon Hurst Jordon Hurst 5'11" | 180 lbs | DB Omaha Westside | 2024 State NE added offers from Peru State, Augustana, and Oberlin College.
DC West 2024 DB/ATH Ryker Wohlers Ryker Wohlers 6'2" | 165 lbs | DB DC West | 2024 State NE received offers from Peru State, Hastings College, and Morningside.
Lincoln Southeast 2024 DB/ATH Davieian Williams Davieian Williams 6'1" | 165 lbs | ATH Lincoln Southeast | 2024 State NE received offers from Sioux Falls, Northern State, Southwest Minnesota State, Midland, and Augustana.
Millard West 2024 OL Tyler Thaden Tyler Thaden 6'5" | 270 lbs | OL Millard West | 2024 State NE received a D1 offer from Indiana State and an NSIC offer from Sioux Falls.
South Loup 2024 DL Rio Remund Rio Remund 6'4" | 230 lbs | DL South Loup | 2024 State NE received offers from South Dakota Mines, Midland, Southwest Minnesota State, and Minnesota State-Moorhead.
Lincoln North Star OL Jayden Potter Jayden Potter 6'6" | 300 lbs | OL Lincoln North Star | 2024 State NE received several offers from Pitt State, Sioux Falls, Missouri Western, Midland, and Black Hills State.
Omaha Westside 2024 TE Trevor Spady Trevor Spady 6'4" | 215 lbs | TE Omaha Westside | 2024 State NE received a pair of NSIC offers from Sioux Falls and Southwest Minnesota State.
Creighton Prep DB/ATH Zac McLeay Zac McLeay 6'0" | 185 lbs | DB Creighton Prep | 2024 State NE continued his recruiting buzz with offers from Sioux Falls, Midland, and Southwest Minnesota State.
Pierce RB Keenan Valverde Keenan Valverde 5'7" | 160 lbs | RB Pierce | 2024 State NE received three offers from Midland, Doane, and Hastings College.
Dundy County-Stratton 2024 DL Jackson Kerchal Jackson Kerchal 6'4" | 210 lbs | DL Dundy County Stratton | 2024 State NE received a camp offer from Hastings College.
Dundy County-Stratton 2024 DL Dereke Noffsinger received his first offer from Hastings College.
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