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Nebraska Backers Generating Buzz in Recruiting

Nebraska Backers Generating Buzz in Recruiting
Bridgeport 2027 LB – Cody Bates
Oscar Galindo
Oscar Galindo February 21, 2026 @ 11:59 PM
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Kolten Green
Kolten Green 6'4" | 215 lbs | LB | 2027
NE
Grant Sutko
Grant Sutko 6'3" | 210 lbs | LB/TE | 2027
NE
Braydin Berry-Shaw
Braydin Berry-Shaw 6'4" | 193 lbs | LB/ATH | 2027
NE
Ian Christo
Ian Christo 6'1" | 180 lbs | LB | 2027
NE
Cody Bates
Cody Bates 6'4" | 210 lbs | LB/TE | 2027
NE
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code:&nbsp;OscarGalindo30&nbsp;in the coupon code area</em>.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 recruiting cycle is off and running, with programs from around the country evaluating, compiling big boards, and arranging spring/summer visits with prospects. I want to highlight some of the rising players in the state and their recruiting journey as they enter a very busy part of the year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1327922"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-699a9b2d54950"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/CodyBates44" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@CodyBates44)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bridgeport junior [player_tooltip player_id='1327922' first='Cody' last='Bates'] continues to represent well for the eight-man prospects after another highly productive season that helped him hold on to the LB1 spot. Bates was all over the field for the Bulldogs as he recorded 85 tackles, 12 TFLs, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and an interception. Cody recently received his first offer from perennial FCS playoff contender South Dakota. Cody is also had junior day visits to North Dakota, North Dakota State, </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CodyBates44/status/2021753039842160891?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CodyBates44/status/2021753039842160891?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CodyBates44/status/2016865952248311896?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CodyBates44/status/2016865952248311896?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CodyBates44/status/2016864544937722239?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CodyBates44/status/2016864544937722239?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1699286"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-699a9b2d549f3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/GrantSutko" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@GrantSutko)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior [player_tooltip player_id='1699286' first='Grant' last='Sutko'] helped form one of the top LB groups in the state's recent memory and will return for what should be a big senior season. Last year, Grant recorded 50 tackles, 10.5 TFLs, three sacks, and two fumble recoveries. Sutko took a few game-day visits during the season and has also taken a junior day trip to South Dakota State this offseason. Grant earned his first offer from Hastings College last summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/GrantSutko/status/2013027410451525809?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/GrantSutko/status/2013027410451525809?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1845148"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-699a9b2d54a66"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Seward LB [player_tooltip player_id='1845148' first='Kolten' last='Green'] is a player who broke onto our radar after a stellar junior season. Green showed that, along with having next-level measurables (6'4", 215 lbs), he can also back it up with his production as he tallied 82 total tackles, three interceptions, two sacks, and a TFL. Kolten began to gain momentum on the recruiting scene during his junior season and has since taken a junior day visit to North Dakota. Definitely someone to watch this offseason!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KoltenGreen/status/2015458919389241823?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KoltenGreen/status/2015458919389241823?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1588236"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-699a9b2d54ad7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/Christo_Ian14" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Christo_Ian14)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior [player_tooltip player_id='1588236' first='Ian' last='Christo'] was another standout in the previously mentioned elite Wolves linebacker group. During the season, Ian recorded 49 tackles, three TFLs, and an interception. Ian has gotten a solid jump on recruiting with offers from Nebraska-Kearney and Wayne State, and has visited Austana for a Junior day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Christo_Ian14/status/1998910561783001440?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Christo_Ian14/status/1998910561783001440?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Christo_Ian14/status/2022453639122686396?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Christo_Ian14/status/2022453639122686396?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Christo_Ian14/status/2024120258873725085?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Christo_Ian14/status/2024120258873725085?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1653978"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-699a9b2d54b3b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/Braydin_Berry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Braydin_Berry)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lincoln Northeast's [player_tooltip player_id='1653978' first='Braydin' last='Berry-Shaw'] will be the spearhead on the Rockets' defense as they look to make the playoffs after narrowly missing out. Braydin had a breakout year, recording 44 tackles, 7 TFLs, 2 interceptions (1 pick-six), and 2 fumble recoveries (1 return for TD). College coaches have started to take notice as schools like South Dakota, Northern Iowa, North Dakota State, and North Dakota have been in communication with Braydin. He also visited South Dakota State. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Braydin_Berry/status/2016920058979655916?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Braydin_Berry/status/2016920058979655916?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Braydin_Berry/status/2014416372084638060?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Braydin_Berry/status/2014416372084638060?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Braydin_Berry/status/2014415527804903588?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Braydin_Berry/status/2014415527804903588?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Braydin_Berry/status/2012936606190018902?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Braydin_Berry/status/2012936606190018902?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Make sure to follow&nbsp;<em>@PRZ_OscarG</em>&nbsp;for more news on Nebraska and Iowa HS recruiting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

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Cody Bates

Cody Bates

NE
LB/TE
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 210
POS LB/TE
CLASS 2027
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2027
Height
6'4"
Weight
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HS
Bridgeport
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Nebraska Backers Generating Buzz in Recruiting
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Grant Sutko

Grant Sutko

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LB/TE
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 210
POS LB/TE
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Grant
Sutko LB/TE
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2027
Height
6'3"
Weight
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HS
Elkhorn North
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Nebraska Backers Generating Buzz in Recruiting
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Kolten Green

Kolten Green

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LB
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 215
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Green LB
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6'4"
Weight
215
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Seward
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Ian Christo

Ian Christo

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WEIGHT 180
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Height
6'1"
Weight
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HS
Elkhorn North
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Braydin Berry-Shaw

Braydin Berry-Shaw

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2027
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Weight
193
HS
Lincoln Northeast
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