Nebraska legacy Caleb Benning commits to the Huskers
One of the most explosive players in Nebraska is staying home. Caleb Benning, from Omaha (Neb.) Westside has committed to Matt Rhule and Nebraska. The future Husker follows his father, former Nebraska running back Damon Benning, to Lincoln to write his own legacy. Benning’s commitment brings the 2024 recruiting class total to 27.
Caleb Benning was easily the most talked about in-state player through the first part of his senior season. Benning came out and started fast, leading Westside to a perfect record through nine games and leading a stifling defense.
Benning is likely being looked at to play in the Nebraska secondary by Matt Rhule and his staff. But Benning could also figure into the wide receiver picture for the Huskers. Benning has picked off four passes and caught five touchdown passes through nine games. Benning also scored on a kickoff return in his first game of the season.
The future Husker is Nebraska’s seventh, in-state commitment in the 2024 class and the 27th commitment overall. Benning joins Bellevue West teammates quarterback Daniel Kaelin, wide receivers Dae’Vonn Hall and Isaiah McMorris, Ainsworth tight end Carter Nelson, Elkhorn South defensive lineman Ashton Murphy, and Omaha North defensive back Donovan Jones.
Nebraska has also offered Omaha Westside standout 2025 linebacker Christian Jones.
