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Recruiting Blitz: Who's on flip watch for Nebraska this fall?

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Inside Nebraska’s Tim Verghese offers a rundown of which 2026 prospects Nebraska hopes to flip this fall as well as a few commits the Huskers will have to work to keep committed.

The Huskers are primarily working to add talent on the defensive side of the ball as they look to round out a smaller 2026 class. With just a handful of spots left, look for Nebraska to prioritize flips in the front seven of the defense.

As Nebraska enters its third week of fall camp, Inside Nebraska details what it has learned from the first two weeks and offers analysis on who is emerging in key position battles.

TJ Lateef impressing in the QB room

Dylan Raiola is QB1 and had an “excellent” scrimmage Saturday and a “really good” fall camp overall, according to head coach Matt Rhule. While veteran Jalyn Gramstad is positioned well to be Raiola’s backup, it’s true freshman TJ Lateef who has been a storyline.

It sounds like Lateef is the third quarterback right now and ahead of Purdue transfer Marcos Davila. Rhule likes how Lateef, a 6-1, 200-pounder from Orange (Cali.) Lutheran, handles himself on the field. Lateef played in the ultra-competitive Trinity League in the Golden State.

“Really pleased with TJ Lateef. For a young player, you can tell he played big-time football, and you can tell he’s been coached because not many things rattle him,” Rhule said Saturday. “Lot of things with the young players is, can they handle the frustration? Not much affects TJ.”

Rhule likes what he has at RB

While there may be questions about running back depth outside Nebraska’s program, those inside aren’t worried. Rhule likes what he has in junior Emmett Johnson, redshirt freshman Mekhi Nelson and Isaiah Mozee, a true freshman who came to the program as a receiver.

“There’s a misconception out there. We got great backs,” Rhule said. “If anybody thinks we don’t have three great backs, then I can’t wait for them to see these guys.”

Injuries to the 6-3, 215-pound sophomore Kwinten Ives and the 5-11, 200-pound true freshman Jamarion Parker have allowed others in the room to get opportunities.

One of them is Conor Booth, a local product out of Wahoo (Neb.) Bishop Neumann. The 6-foot, 215-pounder has both speed and power. He’s had a strong camp and shouldn’t be left out of the running back discussion.

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