April Recruiting Scoop for Top NE Defensive Backs

<!-- 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>Read up on the latest recruiting news for the state's top defensive backs:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1086182' first='Wyatt' last='Liebentritt'], 2027 - Skutt Catholic -<a href="https://x.com/WyattLieb21" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> (@WyattLieb21)</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Skutt Catholic 3-star safety [player_tooltip player_id='1086182' first='Wyatt' last='Liebentritt'] had a massive month of April on the recruiting trail. He started it off with visits to Power 4 programs like Tennessee, Vanderbilt, and Minnesota. Wyatt also earned an offer from Minnesota on his trip, eventually leading him to shut down his recruitment and commit to Coach Fleck and the Golden Gophers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/WyattLieb21/status/2050294694593122429?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/WyattLieb21/status/2050294694593122429?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/WyattLieb21/status/2041674287690498350?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/WyattLieb21/status/2041674287690498350?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/WyattLieb21/status/2040543567987253393?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/WyattLieb21/status/2040543567987253393?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/WyattLieb21/status/2040101793351311589?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/WyattLieb21/status/2040101793351311589?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1085106' first='Josiah' last='Wardlow'], 2027 - Millard North - 5'11" 185 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/JosiahWardlow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@JosiahWardlow)</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Millard North's [player_tooltip player_id='1085106' first='Josiah' last='Wardlow'] had an impressive month on the recruiting front as he added big-time offers from schools like Wyoming (FBS) and Montana State (FCS national champs). He also ventured to the Twin Cities to visit the Minnesota Golden Gophers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JosiahWardlow/status/2042014288123195685?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/JosiahWardlow/status/2042014288123195685?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JosiahWardlow/status/2041687834332164468?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/JosiahWardlow/status/2041687834332164468?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JosiahWardlow/status/2040842152637337917?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/JosiahWardlow/status/2040842152637337917?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1085133' first='Tristian' last='James'], 2027 - Bellevue West - 6'2" 195 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/tristianj_0115" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@tristianj_0115)</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bellevue West safety [player_tooltip player_id='1085133' first='Tristian' last='James'] was a massive winner this month as he exploded with his first three D1 offers coming from Northern Illinois, Wyoming, and North Dakota. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/tristianj_0115/status/2049939496200704415?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/tristianj_0115/status/2049939496200704415?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/tristianj_0115/status/2047348639681380352?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/tristianj_0115/status/2047348639681380352?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/tristianj_0115/status/2047858790876234113?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/tristianj_0115/status/2047858790876234113?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1085193' first='JaRon' last='Faughn'], 2027 - Millard North - 5'11" 160 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/JaronFaughn2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@JaronFaughn2)</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Millard North's [player_tooltip player_id='1085193' first='JaRon' last='Faughn'] is another Mustang safety who had a great month on the recruiting circuit with some notable visits and his first offer. Jaron received an offer from Southwest Minnesota State on a junior day visit. He also checked out Central Missouri, Washburn, and Wyoming.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JaronFaughn2/status/2040442568279028145?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/JaronFaughn2/status/2040442568279028145?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JaronFaughn2/status/2048200418455634333?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/JaronFaughn2/status/2048200418455634333?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JaronFaughn2/status/2043478676642341198?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/JaronFaughn2/status/2043478676642341198?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JaronFaughn2/status/2043478094951100673?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/JaronFaughn2/status/2043478094951100673?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='722336' first='Kobe' last='Allen'], 2027 - Lincoln North Star - <a href="https://x.com/KobeJallen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@KobeJallen) </a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lincoln North Star's [player_tooltip player_id='722336' first='Kobe' last='Allen'] had continued his tour of top programs in the Midwest after checking out the Minnesota Golden Gophers spring scrimmage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KobeJallen/status/2043457544148881518?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/KobeJallen/status/2043457544148881518?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2110871' first='Jett' last='Vrbka'], 2027 - Shelby-Rising City - 6'2" 185 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/VrbkaJett" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@VrbkaJett)</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shelby-Rising City safety [player_tooltip player_id='2110871' first='Jett' last='Vrbka'] had a very busy month that started with a visit to South Dakota State and has included offers from Northern State, Hastings College, and Southwest Minnesota State. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/VrbkaJett/status/2047721731444351114?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/VrbkaJett/status/2047721731444351114?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/VrbkaJett/status/2046293572467794104?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/VrbkaJett/status/2046293572467794104?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/VrbkaJett/status/2044057245567091086?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/VrbkaJett/status/2044057245567091086?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/VrbkaJett/status/2042981199287664642?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/VrbkaJett/status/2042981199287664642?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1699287' first='Noah' last='Ford'], 2027 - Elkhorn North - 6'3" 200 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/NoahFord27" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@NoahFord27)</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elkhorn North's [player_tooltip player_id='1699287' first='Noah' last='Ford'] made the trip to Brookings to check out the South Dakota State spring game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/NoahFord27/status/2045619025590313058?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/NoahFord27/status/2045619025590313058?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1818746' first='Talon' last='Daharsh'], 2027 - Gretna - 6'1" 185 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/TalonDaharsh4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@TalonDaharsh4)</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gretna's [player_tooltip player_id='1818746' first='Talon' last='Daharsh'] continues to rise as he picks up a pair of offers, including Northern State and his first D1 offer coming from Drake. Talon also visited Drake and Northern Iowa.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TalonDaharsh4/status/2049268083639062632?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/TalonDaharsh4/status/2049268083639062632?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TalonDaharsh4/status/2047335680301527118?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/TalonDaharsh4/status/2047335680301527118?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TalonDaharsh4/status/2048875939032154377?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/TalonDaharsh4/status/2048875939032154377?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TalonDaharsh4/status/2040520938677215316?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/TalonDaharsh4/status/2040520938677215316?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1271363' first='Zeke' last='Jasa'], 2027 - Gretna - 5'10" 175 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/ZekeJasa6" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@ZekeJasa6)</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gretna's [player_tooltip player_id='1271363' first='Zeke' last='Jasa'] took a trip to Des Moines to visit the Drake Bulldogs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ZekeJasa6/status/2048870063529185343?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/ZekeJasa6/status/2048870063529185343?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2110884' first='Owen' last='Vernon'], 2027 - Bennington - 6'2" 185 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/OwenVernon23" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@OwenVernon23)</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bennington safety [player_tooltip player_id='2110884' first='Owen' last='Vernon'] took a junior day visit to Washburn.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/OwenVernon23/status/2042749204859121709?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/OwenVernon23/status/2042749204859121709?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2110839' first='Nico' last='Kocmich'], 2027 - Creighton Prep - 5'11" 185 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/NicoKocmich" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@NicoKocmich)</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Creighton Prep's [player_tooltip player_id='2110839' first='Nico' last='Kocmich'] checked out FCS powerhouse South Dakota State for a junior day visit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/NicoKocmich/status/2045853130764493228?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/NicoKocmich/status/2045853130764493228?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='487729' first='Jayden' last='Cannon'], 2027 - Omaha North - 6'0" 190 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Jaydencannon_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Jaydencannon_)</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Omaha North's [player_tooltip player_id='487729' first='Jayden' last='Cannon'] received his first offer from the McPherson Bulldogs and also visited Northwest Missouri State for junior day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Jaydencannon_/status/2045201717692711208?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/Jaydencannon_/status/2045201717692711208?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Jaydencannon_/status/2046224593073926486?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/Jaydencannon_/status/2046224593073926486?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1577986' first='Aisaiah' last='Bollen'], 2028 - Lincoln Southeast - 6'2" 180 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/BollenAisaiah" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@BollenAisaiah)</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lincoln Southeast's [player_tooltip player_id='1577986' first='Aisaiah' last='Bollen'] made some big waves this month as he earned his second D1 offer and first P4 bid coming from the Wisconsin Badgers. Aisaiah also visited P4 programs like Iowa and Northwestern.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BollenAisaiah/status/2049256842459529407?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/BollenAisaiah/status/2049256842459529407?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BollenAisaiah/status/2045571730224148660?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/BollenAisaiah/status/2045571730224148660?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BollenAisaiah/status/2042395501740310955?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/BollenAisaiah/status/2042395501740310955?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1591351' first='Micah' last='Benning'], 2028 - Omaha Westside - 6'1" 190 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/MicahBenning1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@MicahBenning1)</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Omaha Westside's [player_tooltip player_id='1591351' first='Micah' last='Benning'] kicked off the month of April with a visit to Iowa State before starting a busy 7v7 circuit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MicahBenning1/status/2042408262796976266?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/MicahBenning1/status/2042408262796976266?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 -->