Recruiting News for Top NE Defensive Lineman/EDGE

<!-- 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":["1192531"],"_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-699d3e309aac5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/AndrejSabatka" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@AndrejSabatka)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hastings St. Cecilia's [player_tooltip player_id='1192531' first='Andrej' last='Sabatka'] is one of the more intriguing prospects in this recruiting cycle as he has seemingly done it all on the field, including defense, pass-catching, rushing, and blocking. As a junior, Sabatka finished the year with 143 rushing yards, 109 receiving yards, a rushing touchdown, 48 tackles, 14 TFLs, and 3.5 sacks. Andrej has been gaining momentum on the recruiting trail with offers from North Dakota State and South Dakota. He has also been in contact with or visited programs such as South Dakota State, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Tulsa. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AndrejSabatka/status/1992645324192829649?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/AndrejSabatka/status/1992645324192829649?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AndrejSabatka/status/2025717316009206052?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/AndrejSabatka/status/2025717316009206052?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AndrejSabatka/status/2017699955914281176?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/AndrejSabatka/status/2017699955914281176?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AndrejSabatka/status/1995612259608138004?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/AndrejSabatka/status/1995612259608138004?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AndrejSabatka/status/2013731022622331105?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/AndrejSabatka/status/2013731022622331105?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AndrejSabatka/status/2017289327760363798?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/AndrejSabatka/status/2017289327760363798?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1086191"],"_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-699d3e309ab27"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/beckham_wr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@beckham_wr)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Skutt Catholic's [player_tooltip player_id='1086191' first='Beckham' last='Werner'] is a player we tabbed in the preseason as someone who could break out big time, and he delivered on those expectations. Werner ended his junior season with 64 tackles, 14 TFLs, six sacks, and two fumble recoveries. Since the end of the season, Beckham has reportedly been talking to quite a few programs that have expressed interest, including Columbia, Northern Iowa, North Dakota, North Dakota State, and South Dakota. Werner also picked up his first pair of offers from Northwest Missouri State and Nebraska-Kearney.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/beckham_wr/status/2024981330761544060?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/beckham_wr/status/2024981330761544060?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/beckham_wr/status/2022508242191217124?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/beckham_wr/status/2022508242191217124?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/beckham_wr/status/2016337809808728294?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/beckham_wr/status/2016337809808728294?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/beckham_wr/status/2015944752022118712?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/beckham_wr/status/2015944752022118712?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1085131"],"_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-699d3e309ab70"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Creighton Prep defensive line should be one of the top units in the state, as they return a good amount of production from last year's group. One player who should be a handful to face once again is junior [player_tooltip player_id='1085131' first='Jake' last='Brock'], who tallied 30 tackles, nine TFLs, 6.5 sacks, and a forced fumble. Jake earned his first offer on a junior day trip to Augustana in January. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JakeBrock_/status/2013458584609145296?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/JakeBrock_/status/2013458584609145296?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1192532"],"_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-699d3e309abaf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bridgeport's [player_tooltip player_id='1192532' first='Landon' last='Dean'] is a super athletic prospect who projects best on defense but has the upside to also get looks at tight end. Landon had a very productive junior year in which he recorded 63 tackles, 14 TFLs, 14 sacks, four forced fumbles (one return for TD), 23 receptions, 418 receiving yards, 10 receiving touchdowns, and converted four 2-point attempts. Landon picked up his first offer from JUCO powerhouse in January.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/LandonDean42/status/2011121042463375449?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/LandonDean42/status/2011121042463375449?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1085092"],"_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-699d3e309abed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/maclainmilius" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@maclainmilius) </a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lincoln Southwest's [player_tooltip player_id='1085092' first='Maclain' last='Milius'] is an under-the-radar prospect who has been a solid contributor since his freshman season. Maclain stepped it up in his junior season as he tallied 32 tackles, nine TFLs, three sacks, and a fumble recovery. Maclain has taken a pair of junior day visits, including North Dakota State and Augustana, where he earned his first offer. Maclain has also had opportunities to talk to coaches from Wyoming, North Dakota State, North Dakota, Wayne State, and South Dakota.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/maclainmilius/status/2013434657610555490?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/maclainmilius/status/2013434657610555490?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/maclainmilius/status/2017391661668503724?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/maclainmilius/status/2017391661668503724?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1296774"],"_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-699d3e309ac29"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Papillion-La Vista's [player_tooltip player_id='1296774' first='Gage' last='Burki'] is a player with two-way upside as a starter on the offensive and defensive line. On defense, Gage was a force all season as he racked up 38 tackles, 10.5 TFLs, 3.5 sacks, and two blocked kicks. Burki is currently one of the top players without an offer, but that seems likely to change soon with programs like Northern Illinois, Northern Iowa, Wyoming, South Dakota State, South Dakota, Fresno State, Wayne State, and Augustana all contacting the Titan's star lineman. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1662623"],"_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-699d3e309ac64"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Omaha North's [player_tooltip player_id='1662623' first='Devin' last='Cox'] is a player who we believe could have a great summer cycle and surprise some people in the fall. Devin is a two-way starter on the offensive and defensive line and ended his junior season with 25.5 tackles, four TFLs, and 1.5 sacks. We have yet to see a program officially extend an offer to Devin, but he has already visited Northern Illinois and has been in contact with schools such as South Dakota, Southwest Minnesota State, Morningside, Minnesota State-Moorhead, Iowa State, South Dakota State, and Washburn.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TheBoyZzTw/status/2018067727680745638?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/TheBoyZzTw/status/2018067727680745638?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TheBoyZzTw/status/2016329365043163571?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/TheBoyZzTw/status/2016329365043163571?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1085149"],"_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-699d3e309ac9e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Here's another key part of last year's mean Creighton Prep defensive line. Junior [player_tooltip player_id='1085149' first='Ayron' last='Shaw'] helped bully offenses to the tune of 20 tackles, 4.5 TFLs, and five sacks. Ayron is still holding out for his first offer, but has had great communication with schools like North Dakota, South Dakota State, and North Dakota State (visit).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ayron_shaw2027/status/2015934685231108132?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/ayron_shaw2027/status/2015934685231108132?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ayron_shaw2027/status/2015834239732756531?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/ayron_shaw2027/status/2015834239732756531?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ayron_shaw2027/status/2015225674479378833?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/ayron_shaw2027/status/2015225674479378833?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1590728"],"_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-699d3e309acd9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Omaha Westside's [player_tooltip player_id='1590728' first='Micah' last='Santiago'] recently earned the crown of top-ranked in-state 2028 prospect after a great sophomore year and a rising recruiting profile. As a sophomore, Micah had 30 tackles, four TFLs, and a sack. The three-star prospect earned an offer from Florida State last fall and was re-offered by the new coaching staffs at Iowa State and Kansas State. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/_santiago_micah/status/2018448514393813251?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/_santiago_micah/status/2018448514393813251?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/_santiago_micah/status/2017263983128891827?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/_santiago_micah/status/2017263983128891827?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/_santiago_micah/status/1956165329895481495?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/_santiago_micah/status/1956165329895481495?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 -->