The Nebraska Huskers are not waiting around to secure the future of their defense.
Head coach Matt Rhule and his staff have officially signaled that three-star linebacker Matthew Brady is a top priority for the 2027 cycle. The Illinois native took to social media earlier this week to share details of a recent visit from the Nebraska staff, marking a significant escalation in his recruitment process.
Currently ranked as the 44th overall player in the state of Illinois according to Rivals Industry Rankings, Brady is quickly becoming a household name in recruiting circles. The Huskers have been relentlessly pursuing the linebacker over the past two months, clocking in three total visits already. Following a successful unofficial visit this Wednesday, the program has already locked in an official visit for Brady in Lincoln on June 12.
Nebraska’s 2027 class is already turning heads, currently sitting at 15th overall in the country. By making an aggressive move for a rising talent like Brady so early, Rhule is proving that Nebraska intends to dominate the Midwest recruiting trail. With the recruitment «picking up steam,» all eyes are now on Lincoln to see if the Huskers can close the deal on this high-ceiling defender.