In-state 2027 legacy Matt Erickson commits to Nebraska

Nebraska has landed a commitment from gargantuan 2027 in-state offensive lineman Matt Erickson.

The 6-foot-7.5, 283lb junior out of Omaha (Neb.) Millard North was back in Lincoln Saturday to see the Huskers roll Houston Christian 59-7. After that performance, and another positive experience around the coaching staff, the Nebraska legacy became the third member of the Huskers’ 2027 class

Erickson’s following in the footsteps of his father, Mike, who played along Nebraska’s offensive line in the early 2000s. 

“Thank you to the entire Nebraska coaching staff for believing in me and giving me this incredible opportunity,” Erickson said in a statement. “From day one, you made me feel like family, and I’m excited to give everything l’ve got to this program.”

Erickson has been a frequent visitor on campus since landing a Nebraska offer in June 2024. He visited for nearly every home game in the 2024 season, was on campus often this past offseason and has been in town for both home games thus far.

The in-state legacy is the third member of Nebraska’s 2027 class, joining 2027 four-star quarterback Trae Taylor and 2027 four-star safety Tory Pittman, and fellow in-state talent, in the class.

Analysis

Looks the part of a Power Four offensive lineman as a high school sophomore, could still add up to 20-30 pounds to his frame and carry it well.

Erickson moves really well in space for his size, leading the way downfield on some screens and reverses. Shows good power and strength in his overall frame once he’s engaged with a defender, plays with good technique but should work to maintain consistent leverage and hand placement out of the snap. Hand strength, specifically initial striking power is somewhat lacking, that could come with time as he continues to learn how to use the power in his frame. Tends to let defenders come into him rather than striking first and keeping them at bay, again, another issue that can get fixed with time and comfort playing up on varsity.

He’s young, but there are promising traits there. That said, his violence could improve snap to snap as could his motor. He’s a physically imposing line prospect with the versatility to play guard or tackle. His technique is steadily improving and as he improves consistency, he should aim to improve the drive he plays with snap to snap.