Nebraska Trending Back Up for No. 1 Offensive Tackle in 2027 Class

Huskers make push for top-ranked OT recruit Mark Matthews of Florida

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Nebraska football is making a strong push to land the nation's No. 1 offensive tackle prospect in the 2027 recruiting class, Mark Matthews of St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Florida. Under new offensive line coach Geep Wade, the Huskers have gained ground in Matthews' recruitment and are expected to secure a visit from the talented lineman this spring.

Why it matters

Securing a commitment from Matthews, a 6-foot-6, 300-pound tackle ranked as the No. 2 overall prospect in the 2027 class, would be a major recruiting victory for Nebraska as they look to rebuild their offensive line and return to national prominence. Landing elite out-of-state talent like Matthews would signal the program is trending in the right direction under new leadership.

The details

Matthews currently has an in-state school, Miami, leading his recruitment, but Nebraska is making a strong push. The Huskers have already secured commitments from the No. 4 quarterback and No. 2 safety in the 2027 class, giving Matthews a talented supporting cast if he were to join. New OL coach Geep Wade has an existing relationship with Matthews dating back to his time at Georgia Tech, and the Huskers are expected to host Matthews for an unofficial visit this spring with hopes of securing an official visit in the fall.

  • Nebraska offered Matthews a scholarship in April 2025.
  • Matthews took an unofficial visit to Nebraska in the summer of 2025.
  • Nebraska is expected to host Matthews for another unofficial visit this spring.

The players

Mark Matthews

A 6-foot-6, 300-pound offensive tackle prospect from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Florida, ranked as the No. 2 overall recruit and top tackle in the 2027 class.

Geep Wade

Nebraska's new offensive line coach, who previously recruited Matthews while at Georgia Tech.

Lonnie Teasley

Nebraska's run game coordinator, who is working with Wade to rebuild the Huskers' offensive line.

Matt Erickson

A 6-foot-8, 280-pound offensive tackle prospect from Millard North High School in Nebraska, who is one of Nebraska's six verbal commitments in the 2027 class.

Barrett Kitrell

An in-state offensive line prospect from Ashland-Greenwood High School who recently received a scholarship offer from Nebraska.

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