Nebraska Lands Visits From Newly Offered 2027 Recruits

Double-digit new targets on Nebraska's 2027 board plan to visit Lincoln this offseason.

Feb. 7, 2026 at 5:15am

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Nebraska has significantly expanded its 2027 recruiting board over the last two months, offering dozens of new prospects across the offensive and defensive lines, as well as at linebacker and wide receiver. As a result, double-digit new targets on the Huskers' 2027 board have already expressed plans to visit Lincoln this offseason to meet the coaching staff and see the program firsthand.

Why it matters

Nebraska's new coaching staff, led by head coach Matt Rhule, has been aggressively pursuing top talent across the country as they look to rebuild the Huskers' program. Landing these high-profile campus visits from newly offered 2027 recruits is a positive sign that Nebraska is gaining traction on the recruiting trail and positioning itself to land a strong class in two years.

The details

Among the new 2027 targets planning visits are four-star linebacker Mikahi Allen from New Jersey, four-star defensive lineman Carter Blattner from New Jersey, four-star offensive lineman Gus Corsair from Kansas, three-star defensive lineman Errol Demontagnac III from Florida, and three-star safety Ryan Wooten from New Jersey. The Huskers are also in the mix for other highly touted prospects like linebacker Shelton, defensive lineman Meads, safety Elijah Butler, and athlete Kaden Howard.

  • Nebraska extended dozens of new 2027 offers over the last two months.
  • The new targets are planning their first trips to Lincoln this offseason.

The players

Matt Rhule

The head coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team.

Mikahi Allen

A four-star 2027 linebacker prospect from Ramsey (N.J.) Don Bosco Prep.

Carter Blattner

A four-star 2027 defensive lineman prospect from Allendale (N.J.) Northern Highlands.

Gus Corsair

A four-star 2027 interior offensive lineman prospect from Hays (Kan.).

Errol Demontagnac III

A three-star 2027 defensive lineman prospect from Seffner (Fla.) Armwood.

Ryan Wooten

A three-star 2027 safety prospect from Jersey City (N.J.) St. Peter's Prep.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Nebraska's new coaching staff is making a concerted effort to rebuild the program's recruiting pipeline, particularly in the 2027 class. Landing high-profile campus visits from these newly offered prospects is an encouraging sign that the Huskers are gaining traction on the recruiting trail and positioning themselves to land a strong class in two years.