Recruiting Blitz: Nebraska lands in-state legacy OT Matt Erickson

Inside Nebraska’s Tim Verghese reacts to 2027 in-state legacy Matt Erickson‘s weekend commitment and breaks down what Nebraska is getting in the junior out of Millard (Neb.) North. Nebraska now holds three commits in the 2027 cycle and are looking to gain momentum quickly with junior targets.

Plus, a big week is ahead for Nebraska with Michigan coming to town Sept. 20. The Huskers have a big opportunity ahead on and off the field, a chance for a ranked win and to impress some top recruits expected in town. Verghese offers an early look at some notable names expected in Lincoln to see Nebraska take on the Wolverines. Stay tuned to Inside Nebraska and the Inside Nebraska Youtube channel for recruiting updates as the weekend draws closer and closer.

Early look at growing Michigan visitor list

In the 2026 cycle, multiple Nebraska commits and targets are expected back in town, namely three-star wide reciever commit Nalin Scott, three-star quarterback commit Dayton Raiolaand four-star EDGE target Kamron Wilson.

In 2027, four-star quarterback commit  Trae Taylor will be back in Lincoln peer-recruiting others to join him. 2027 Long Beach (Cali.) Poly four-star cornerback JuJu Johnson is set to return to see the Huskers take on Michigan. The No. 4 cornerback visited Lincoln for the first time for the Hudl Futures Forum in June. 2027 Springfield (Mass.) Central four-star running back Isaiah Rogers is set to return to Lincoln this weekend after making his first visit in April. 2027 Mableton (Ga.) Douglas County four-star safety Kennedy Green, 2027 Broken Arrow (Okla.) four-star cornerback Bryson Brown, 2027 Philadelphia (Penn.) La Salle College High School three-star linebacker Zykee Scott and 2028 Cypress (Tex.) Ranch four-star offensive tackle R’Monie Edwards, the top-ranked 2028 offensive tackle, are among other headliners expected in Lincoln next weekend.