Nebraska Tight Ends Generating Buzz on the Recruiting Trail

<!-- 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":["499433"],"_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-699d392389f39"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/mason_cotton1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@mason_cotton1)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lincoln Southeast's [player_tooltip player_id='499433' first='Mason' last='Mehta'] has been hot on the recruiting trail after a stellar junior season in which he flashed massive potential at tight end and as an edge rusher. Mason ended the season with 17 receptions for 394 yards and three receiving touchdowns (23.2 ypc), as well as 52 tackles, five TFLs, and five sacks. Mehta has already earned offers from various D1 programs, including UT-Martin, Liberty, North Dakota State, Minnesota, and South Dakota. Kansas State has also been involved in Mason's recruitment with expected visits this spring/summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/mason_cotton1/status/2021746623970251002?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/mason_cotton1/status/2021746623970251002?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/mason_cotton1/status/1992968492002267292?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/mason_cotton1/status/1992968492002267292?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/mason_cotton1/status/1990215306275627293?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/mason_cotton1/status/1990215306275627293?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/mason_cotton1/status/1958664189813170365?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/mason_cotton1/status/1958664189813170365?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/mason_cotton1/status/1911929541968253422?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/mason_cotton1/status/1911929541968253422?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/mason_cotton1/status/2012575893495910744?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/mason_cotton1/status/2012575893495910744?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1699288"],"_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-699d39238a02e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/Zach_Wolfe18" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Zach_Wolfe18)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elkhorn North's [player_tooltip player_id='1699288' first='Zach' last='Wolfe'] is another player who made big plays at both tight end and on the defensive line. The rising Wolves' junior hauled in 17 catches for 165 yards and four touchdowns with 32 tackles, 7.5 TFLs, and 5.5 sacks on defense. Wolfe recently received his first offer from in-state NSIC powerhouse Wayne State. He has also taken junior day trips to North Dakota State and South Dakota State this winter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Zach_Wolfe18/status/2022454597936451960?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/Zach_Wolfe18/status/2022454597936451960?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Zach_Wolfe18/status/2015804130779148655?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/Zach_Wolfe18/status/2015804130779148655?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Zach_Wolfe18/status/2012958934638952507?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/Zach_Wolfe18/status/2012958934638952507?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2064213"],"_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-699d39238a090"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/Sam_dostal8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Sam_dostal8) </a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Creighton Prep's [player_tooltip player_id='2064213' first='Sam' last='Dostal'] missed most of his junior season due to injury, but he has still managed to turn heads on the recruiting trail. Sam has been heavily recruited by Kansas and will be headed there for his third visit later this spring. He has also been in contact with schools such as Minnesota, Wyoming, Northwestern, North Dakota, Fresno State, Iowa State, and Lindenwood. Missouri Baptist was the first team to jump on board as they extended an offer to Sam at the start of the year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Sam_dostal8/status/2006761272155795953?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/Sam_dostal8/status/2006761272155795953?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Sam_dostal8/status/2024227418681032876?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/Sam_dostal8/status/2024227418681032876?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1086174"],"_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-699d39238a0f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/hhilde18" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@hhilde18)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gretna TE [player_tooltip player_id='1086174' first='Henry' last='Hildebrand'] looks primed to have a big season as the Dragon's top returning receiving target. He finished his junior season with 26 receptions, 364 yards, and two touchdowns. Henry's recruitment is off to a great start with two D2 offers from Nebraska-Kearney and Washburn. He has also visited Northwest Missouri State and Augustana. Programs like South Dakota, Sioux Falls, Boston College, Minnesota State-Moorhead, Bemidji State, Wayne State, Fresno State, and North Dakota State have also been keeping tabs on the Gretna prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/hhilde18/status/2012604280746705333?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/hhilde18/status/2012604280746705333?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/hhilde18/status/2023761835280003171?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/hhilde18/status/2023761835280003171?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/hhilde18/status/2013280389448556703?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/hhilde18/status/2013280389448556703?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/hhilde18/status/2023491787365744779?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/hhilde18/status/2023491787365744779?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1986591"],"_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-699d39238a151"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/Papik2027" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Papik2027) </a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Norris' [player_tooltip player_id='1986591' first='Anden' last='Papik'] is a player I'm projecting to blow up once more programs catch wind of the 6'6" prospect. Anden played a majority of his reps on the defensive side, ending the year with 27 tackles, three TFLs, three sacks, and three forced fumbles. He has already attracted college attention, receiving offers from Northwest Missouri State and Wayne State. Papik has also received invitations to visit from schools such as North Dakota, Augustana, and South Dakota.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Papik2027/status/2022869494121795821?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/Papik2027/status/2022869494121795821?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Papik2027/status/2018488631791337642?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/Papik2027/status/2018488631791337642?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 -->