The Nebraska Cornhuskers have delivered a massive blow to a regional rival on the recruiting trail, successfully flipping three-star linebacker Caleb Green from his verbal commitment to the Missouri Tigers. The 6-foot-1, 215-pound defensive standout officially shifted his pledge to Nebraska immediately following a highly successful official visit to Lincoln this past weekend.
Green’s recruitment exploded over a rapid seven-day stretch; after showcasing his raw athleticism at a Nebraska camp and earning an official scholarship offer, coaching staff members wasted no time getting the Lee’s Summit North star back on campus to lock in his commitment and bolster the defensive identity of the Huskers’ rising class.
A dominant high school junior campaign keeps Green highly coveted on the national radar
Green had been firmly committed to Eli Drinkwitz and the Missouri program since April, but his elite on-field production ensured that powerhouse programs across the country remained heavily in pursuit. He is coming off an absolute monster junior season at Lee’s Summit North High School, where he racked up an astonishing 145 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery.
Green was originally scheduled to take an official visit to Michigan State, but when the Spartans unexpectedly filled up their available linebacker slots, he pivoted to camp at Nebraska instead—a twist of fate that Matt Rhule’s staff capitalized on perfectly to beat out a final list of offers that included Iowa State and UCF.
The Huskers build an impressive recruiting momentum heading into the summer
According to the latest 247Sports metrics, Green enters the Nebraska system as a highly rated three-star prospect boasting an impressive 87 overall scout rating. His high-profile addition provides a significant boost to the Huskers’ defensive depth charts, bringing a lethal combination of sideline-to-sideline speed and aggressive, physical tackling to Lincoln.
With Green officially jumping ship from the Tigers to the Big Ten, Nebraska’s 2027 recruiting class now climbs to an impressive 18 total commitments, signaling to the rest of the conference that Rhule’s program is building a formidable, championship-caliber foundation well ahead of schedule.