Winter Recruiting Updates for Nebraska’s Top Receivers

<!-- 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:paragraph --> <p>Here is a recruiting snapshot at the wide receiver position and some of the latest news:</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":["1014317"],"_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-699530b7e640e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/AntayviousEllis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@AntayviousEllis)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of Nebraska's newest prospects, [player_tooltip player_id='1014317' first='Antayvious' last='Ellis'], has definitely made some waves after transferring from out-of-state to powerhouse Millard South. Ellis' move was influenced by his commitment to the Nebraska Huskers. Although he's remained strong on his pledge to the Huskers, that hasn't stopped other programs from attempting to pry Ellis with a recent offer from South Florida. During his junior year at Crowley (TX), &nbsp;Ellis recorded 65 receptions, 808 receiving yards, and nine touchdowns in Texas 6A.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AntayviousEllis/status/1985518608064168133?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/AntayviousEllis/status/1985518608064168133?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AntayviousEllis/status/2015509415621783841?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/AntayviousEllis/status/2015509415621783841?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1085136"],"_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-699530b7e64a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/BryceJohnson311" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@BryceJohnson311)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bellevue West's [player_tooltip player_id='1085136' first='Bryce' last='Johnson Jr'] emerged on the scene in his junior year, in which he recorded 43 catches for 980 yards and nine touchdowns. Bryce has been killing it on the basketball court for the championship-hopeful Thunderbirds, where he's averaging 15.2 points, 4.9 assists, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.3 steals per game. His focus on the court has kept him a bit under the radar on the recruiting trail, but he should remain a popular name to know in the spring/summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*** UPDATE: Bryce received his first D1 offer from the North Dakota Fighting Hawks this week.***</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BryceJohnson311/status/2024538412192034935?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/BryceJohnson311/status/2024538412192034935?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1051919"],"_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-699530b7e650a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/kaisenjones_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@kaisenjones_)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Norfolk's [player_tooltip player_id='1051919' first='Kaisen' last='Jones'] is another under-the-radar prospect at the moment, but seems to be gaining momentum with attention from nearby D1 and D2 programs. Kaisen has talked to programs like North Dakota, Wyoming, and North Dakota. He has also received camp invites from schools such as Dartmouth, Washburn, Augustana, and Idaho.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/kaisenjones_/status/2013652262615159142?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/kaisenjones_/status/2013652262615159142?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1086061"],"_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-699530b7e6576"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/LukeBennett2027" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@LukeBennett2027)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Papio-La Vista's [player_tooltip player_id='1086061' first='Luke' last='Bennett'] has received quite the recruiting attention this offseason, as he's spoken with several programs ranging from FBS to D2. Luke earned his first offer from Wayne State at the start of February after a successful junior day visit. He has also been in communication with Wyoming, South Dakota State, North Dakota, Fresno State, Northern Iowa, South Dakota, St. Thomas, and has visited North Dakota State. Bennett ended his junior season with 29 receptions for 293 yards and three touchdowns, along with 30 tackles, two TFLs, a sack, two interceptions, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/LukeBennett2027/status/2018150776279863388?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/LukeBennett2027/status/2018150776279863388?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/LukeBennett2027/status/2018161113511100667?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/LukeBennett2027/status/2018161113511100667?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/LukeBennett2027/status/2019554898552234021?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/LukeBennett2027/status/2019554898552234021?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1086177"],"_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-699530b7e65d6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/hudsondjennings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@hudsondjennings)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fremont's [player_tooltip player_id='1086177' first='Hudson' last='Jennings'] is a versatile player with the upside to play on either side of the ball, but looks pretty solid at receiver. As a junior, Hudson recorded 37 receptions, 569 receiving yards, five touchdowns, 32 tackles, and an interception. Hudson has already earned three offers coming from Peru State, Midland, and Morningside. Programs like North Dakota and North Dakota State have stopped by to talk to Hudson during their recruiting trail. He has also received interest from schools like Northwest Missouri State, South Dakota, and Minnesota State-Moorhead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/hudsondjennings/status/2014406935173357803?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/hudsondjennings/status/2014406935173357803?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/hudsondjennings/status/2016222904879386893?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/hudsondjennings/status/2016222904879386893?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1552268"],"_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-699530b7e664b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/CarverFritchen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@CarverFritchen)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gretna East's [player_tooltip player_id='1552268' first='Carver' last='Fritchen'] is set to take on a bigger role in 2026 as the Griffins look to return to Lincoln. Fritchen finished with 13 receptions for 197 yards and four receiving touchdowns. Carver has made connections with schools like South Dakota, Dartmouth, North Dakota State, and several others as they work their way through the state. He also took a junior day visit to in-state NSIC program, Wayne State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CarverFritchen/status/2022443837721890884?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/CarverFritchen/status/2022443837721890884?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 --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->