The Nebraska Cornhuskers are set to host a set of elite hires this weekend for their marquee match versus the Deion Sanders-led Colorado Buffaloes.
Alamo Heights (Texas) first-class playmaker Michael Terry III, the country’s No. 1 professional athlete, has actually been arranged for a return journey to Lincoln for a long time, and verified Tuesday that he is still set to make the journey.
The 6-foot-3, 220-pound hire brings an unusual skillset to the table, particularly for his size.
Terry is a vibrant open-field hazard who can star at both pass receiver and running back.
Here’s what 247Sports needed to state about him, in part, as a possibility:
“Fascinating possibility with a lots of positional flexibility. Efficient at running back and receiver and might even grow in to a hybrid tight end at the next level. … Just an unusual possibility who might actually play and stand out at 4-5 various positions at the next level. At 6-3, he’s high for a running back however keeps up excellent pad level, has some shake and after that the speed to flee from a defense. Some gamers are more fast than quickly, Terry is most likely more quickly than fast however still reveals excellent brief location burst and as soon as he gets rolling, you will not capture him from behind. As a pass catcher, looks comfy capturing the ball over a protector and making plays down the field in the death video game. Can continue to enhance his polish as a path runner and being more natural with his hands, and when he does, his video game will remove to another level.”
According to On3, another huge name has actually been included to the visitor list.
Blue Valley (Kansas) four-star edge-rusher Dawson Merritt, an Alabama, devote, is likewise slated to make a return journey to Nebraska.
The 6-foot-3, 215-pound ‘backer took 3 main sees – Alabama, Nebraska and Oklahoma – however devoted to the Crimson Tide in late June.
The kid of a previous NFL’er, Merritt damaged havoc as a junior, assembling 83 deals with, 17 tackles-for-loss, 7 sacks, 3 required fumbles and 2 fumble healings.
Here’s what 247Sports needed to state about him, in part, as a possibility:
“Long, athletic linebacker possibility who can play a range of functions within a defense. Utilized in high school as a stand-up outdoors edge rush and reveals speed off the breeze, fluidity, bend and closing speed. Revealed he might drop into area and be a possession in protection. Plays with excellent discipline and control. Has excellent switch and can stick with ball providers aiming to put a carry on him. Needs to complete and get more powerful however has the frame to do so. 3-4 outdoors linebacker is a possibility along with SAM backer in other plans.”
With all eyes on the Nebraska-Colorado clash, will the Cornhuskers have the ability to turn that attention into some significant recruiting momentum with a flip or essential dedication?