Nebraska roster and recruiting notes from Battle of the Boneyard
Nebraska hosted the second annual Battle of the Boneyard 7-on-7 tournament in Lincoln. Recent recruiting efforts include hosting 28 official visitors, 21 of whom have joined the class. The program continues to compete with Texas A&M for talent.
What changed
New details emerged regarding official visitor conversion rates and a specific 2026 wide receiver commitment.
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Nebraska Recruiting and Roster Updates
confidence 90%Nebraska hosted the second annual Battle of the Boneyard 7-on-7 tournament in Lincoln. Recent recruiting efforts include hosting 28 official visitors, 21 of whom have joined the class. The program continues to compete with Texas A&M for talent.
What's confirmed:
- Nebraska hosted the second annual Battle of the Boneyard 7-on-7 tournament in Lincoln.
- Of the 28 official visitors hosted over the last three weeks, 21 are now included in the class.
- Omaha Westside wide receiver Maurice Purify II committed on Tuesday morning.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Battle of the Boneyard potentially featured five star wideouts and a top 2028 quarterback.
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Nebraska Hosts Second Annual Battle of the Boneyard 7-on-7 Event
confidence 70%Nebraska welcomed national talent to Lincoln for the second annual Battle of the Boneyard 7-on-7 tournament. The event potentially featured five star wideouts and a top 2028 quarterback. Recruiting efforts continue across multiple tracks in June.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Battle of the Boneyard 7v7 event could feature five star wideouts and a top 2028 QB.
- Four-star defensive back Jailen Hill committed to Nebraska over Washington and Indiana.
- Josalyn Samuels, a top 10 2028 prospect and setter from South Dakota, committed to Nebraska.
- Nebraska committed 6-foot-5 Orange County native Hodges, a top 10 2028 prospect who plays middle blocker and opposite.
- Nebraska football offered class of 2028 wide receiver Malachi Lee.