2017 Recruits

[GretnaShawn]

Since 2016 class has wrapped up and we are all expecting big things from the 2017 class. I wanted to see who we think we have a good chance with. He is what I have pulled from the 'targets' section on 247.

Keyshawn Johnson, Jr
http://247sports.com/Player/Keyshawn-Johnson-53427
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/maple/159372
4* WR - Calabassas - Could be the best recruiter for Nebraska if he commits in March

Darnay Holmes
http://247sports.com/player/darnay-holmes-55091
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/maple/153212
5* CB - Stanford looks to the front runner, but KJJ could help sway him

Tristian Gebbia
http://247sports.com/player/tristan-gebbia-77589
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/maple/169081
4* QB - Calabassas - between Nebraska and Ole Miss

Avery Roberts
http://247sports.com/player/avery-roberts-79040
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/maple/170238
4* ILB - from DE - says he is 'warm' for Nebraska and PSU - predictions are all PSU

Djimon Colbert
http://247sports.com/player/djimon-colbert-37642
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/maple/155194
4* DB - Kansas City

Shon Mitchell
http://247sports.com/player/shon-mitchell-35322
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/maple/162142
3* QB - VA - Rivals says he is a Pro-Style and 247 calls him Dual Threat

OJ Tucker
http://247sports.com/player/oj-tucker-85847
Doesn't have a Rivals page
Unrated CB with a Husker offer - from FL

Any other opinions? I think if KJJ commits in March, then a really good class is on its way (really went out on a branch with that statement, huh?).

247- 2017 Targets page:
http://nebraska.247sports.com/Season/2017-Football/Targets

247- 2017 Offers page:
http://nebraska.247sports.com/Season/2017-Football/Offers

The offers page is also pretty interesting to see what positions the staff is targeting. TE, OT, WDE, OLB, CB, S, and ATH all have a bunch of offers. Only 2 DTs, which seems odd. I would hope more DT offers come out soon.

 

[HBK4life]

Since 2016 class has wrapped up and we are all expecting big things from the 2017 class. I wanted to see who we think we have a good chance with. He is what I have pulled from the 'targets' section on 247.

Keyshawn Johnson, Jr
http://247sports.com/Player/Keyshawn-Johnson-53427
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/maple/159372
4* WR - Calabassas - Could be the best recruiter for Nebraska if he commits in March

Darnay Holmes
http://247sports.com/player/darnay-holmes-55091
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/maple/153212
5* CB - Stanford looks to the front runner, but KJJ could help sway him

Tristian Gebbia
http://247sports.com/player/tristan-gebbia-77589
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/maple/169081
4* QB - Calabassas - between Nebraska and Ole Miss

Avery Roberts
http://247sports.com/player/avery-roberts-79040
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/maple/170238
4* ILB - from DE - says he is 'warm' for Nebraska and PSU - predictions are all PSU

Djimon Colbert
http://247sports.com/player/djimon-colbert-37642
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/maple/155194
4* DB - Kansas City

Shon Mitchell
http://247sports.com/player/shon-mitchell-35322
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/maple/162142
3* QB - VA - Rivals says he is a Pro-Style and 247 calls him Dual Threat

OJ Tucker
http://247sports.com/player/oj-tucker-85847
Doesn't have a Rivals page
Unrated CB with a Husker offer - from FL

Any other opinions? I think if KJJ commits in March, then a really good class is on its way (really went out on a branch with that statement, huh?).

247- 2017 Targets page:
http://nebraska.247sports.com/Season/2017-Football/Targets

247- 2017 Offers page:
http://nebraska.247sports.com/Season/2017-Football/Offers

The offers page is also pretty interesting to see what positions the staff is targeting. TE, OT, WDE, OLB, CB, S, and ATH all have a bunch of offers. Only 2 DTs, which seems odd. I would hope more DT offers come out soon.

They talked on Big Red Wrap Up last night that they may need to take a JUCO or 2 at DT and DE. HS kids even as good as the Davis twins need a year to put on size and strength. I think I heard they are 296 now after coming in at 275-280.

 

[spartanhusker]

I'd like to suggest Cooper Root, from right here in Wichita....6'3, 220 pounds....TE/Linebacker...just sayin'....

 

[tro80]

I hope they take a serious look at the kid from Gretna at OL. Don't even know if he has any stars. 6'2", so not quite height of prototype, but plenty of girth. Second place finish in heavyweight division at state wrestling as a sophomore. Plenty strong, good frame, good leverage, and very smart and motivated.

 

[TheLiberalHunter]

Nebraska has probably 4 Linemen worthy of an offer with Ciurej and Kittrell as the best.

The Bailey kid that moved to Miss may be an option at DE.

Begley from Millard North at Safety.

 

[TheLiberalHunter]

They talked on Big Red Wrap Up last night that they may need to take a JUCO or 2 at DT and DE. HS kids even as good as the Davis twins need a year to put on size and strength. I think I heard they are 296 now after coming in at 275-280.

Would seem we need 4 or 5 Jucos this go to even out the graduating Class in 2 years.

 

[GretnaShawn]

I hope they take a serious look at the kid from Gretna at OL. Don't even know if he has any stars. 6'2", so not quite height of prototype, but plenty of girth. Second place finish in heavyweight division at state wrestling as a sophomore. Plenty strong, good frame, good leverage, and very smart and motivated.

Patrick Arnold. I saw him play as a Sophomore and I thought he was a Senior. He has an ass like a $5 mule. He is a stout kid.

 

[WHCSC]

Patrick Arnold. I saw him play as a Sophomore and I thought he was a Senior. He has an ass like a $5 mule. He is a stout kid.

Rivals has him at DT

 

[spartanhusker]

http://www.catchitkansas.com/sports/next-up-class-of-2017-top-recruits/37756230

Slide down to Root

 

[bootleg11]

I'd like to suggest Cooper Root, from right here in Wichita....6'3, 220 pounds....TE/Linebacker...just sayin'....

Gotta be Landons brother. Saw that Landon hung up the cleats.

 

[spartanhusker]

It is...he did...like them both a lot....

 

[huskerssalts]

Is Holmes the only 5 star player we have a shot at (i know he was considered a Stanford lean for awhile but after his last visit here and reading his tweets and hearing comments from players signed that visites with him make it sound like hes a Husker lean now, we shall see and pray hes a Husker). Maybe with a great season this year we can get in on a few more 5 star, 5.9 and 6.0 4 star guys.