Nebraska Offers 2028 Three-Star Maryland Linebacker

Brandon Willis-Dickson receives offer from Cornhuskers

Jan. 31, 2026 at 7:23pm

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Nebraska has extended an offer to 2028 three-star linebacker Brandon Willis-Dickson from St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, Maryland. The 6-foot, 226-pound defender has seen his recruitment heat up in recent weeks and is currently rated as the No. 232 overall prospect nationally, the No. 18 linebacker, and the No. 8 player in the state of Maryland.

Why it matters

Nebraska continues to make waves on the recruiting trail as they look to build for the future. Landing a talented player like Willis-Dickson would be a major coup for the Cornhuskers' program.

The details

Willis-Dickson put together a strong sophomore season for St. Frances Academy, helping lead the Panthers to a 9-1 record. Despite the team's success and his individual production, he believes there is still room for improvement in his game. The linebacker currently holds offers from several Power Five programs including Maryland, Virginia Tech, Auburn, Indiana, Florida State, and now Nebraska.

  • Willis-Dickson received the offer from Nebraska on January 31, 2026.
  • He is currently preparing for his junior season with St. Frances Academy.

The players

Brandon Willis-Dickson

A 6-foot, 226-pound linebacker from St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, Maryland who is rated as a three-star prospect and the No. 232 overall player in the 2028 class.

Messay Hailemariam

The head coach of the St. Frances Academy football team.

Jayden Travers

A teammate of Willis-Dickson's at St. Frances Academy who is currently committed to play at Nebraska.

Jamar Mozee

The senior football assistant at Nebraska who extended the offer to Willis-Dickson.

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What they’re saying

“Individually, I would say I did well. But with me, I feel like there will always be room for me to improve because I hold myself to a high standard. I got better on certain aspects of my game that I wanted to get better at in my freshman year, and I look forward to continuing to get better every year.”

— Brandon Willis-Dickson

“As a team, I couldn't have asked for a better group of guys to go to war with every week. We put so much work that goes unseen in the offseason, and it showed during the season. And the coaches, I'm willing to bet that there's no other coaching staff like ours. They showed up for us every day, no matter what. They pushed us to be the best version of ourselves, and I couldn't ask for a better group of coaches.”

— Brandon Willis-Dickson

“I like Nebraska a lot! Jayden is committed there, and he tells me a lot of good things about the program. I can't wait to build a better relationship with the coaches and learn more about the program.”

— Brandon Willis-Dickson

What’s next

Willis-Dickson plans to continue developing his game this offseason as he prepares for his junior season at St. Frances Academy. He will also look to build a stronger relationship with the Nebraska coaching staff as his recruitment continues.

The takeaway

Nebraska is making a concerted effort to recruit top talent from the East Coast, extending an offer to the talented linebacker Brandon Willis-Dickson. Landing players like Willis-Dickson could help the Cornhuskers continue to build a strong foundation for the future.