Dawson Battie commits to Nebraska, highest-ranked recruit in history
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 12:34 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Top-25 prospect Dawson Battie has committed to Nebraska for the 2027 class. The 6-foot-8 forward from St. Mark’s (TX) chose Nebraska over offers from schools such as Stanford and Kentucky. Battie is the second commitment in the class for Nebraska, joining three-star forward Ty Schlagel. He averaged 17.4 points and 10.0 rebounds per game during a recent circuit competition, showcasing his skills as an active rebounder and solid defensive presence. Battie's commitment highlights the Huskers' efforts to attract top-tier talent and strengthens their recruiting class going forward.
- •Dawson Battie is ranked No. 21 overall and No. 3 power forward.
- •He averaged 21 points and 12 rebounds over a recent weekend.
- •Battie cites the coaching staff and environment as key factors in his decision.
- •He joins Ty Schlagel as part of Nebraska's 2027 recruiting class.
- •Battie was recruited early by assistant coach Ernie Zeigler.
- 1:20 AMESPN NCAAM — Nebraska lands 2nd-highest-ranked recruit of past 20 years in Battie
- 11:53 PMYahoo Sports — Top-25 recruit Dawson Battie commits to Nebraska, becomes the highest-ranked pledge in program history
"Power forward Dawson Battie, No. 34 in the SC Next 100, has committed to Nebraska, he told ESPN on Monday, becoming the second-highest-ranked recruit to commit to the Cornhuskers in the past 20 years.
"Dawson Battie, a top-25 overall prospect in the 2027 class, tells Rivals he’s committed to Nebraska, becoming the highest-ranked player to choose the Huskers in program history.
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External links- ESPN NCAAMSep 22, 2026, 1:20 AMNebraska lands 2nd-highest-ranked recruit of past 20 years in Battie
Power forward Dawson Battie, No. 34 in the SC Next 100, has committed to Nebraska, he told ESPN on Monday, becoming the second-highest-ranked recruit to commit to the Cornhuskers in the past 20 years.
- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 11:53 PMTop-25 recruit Dawson Battie commits to Nebraska, becomes the highest-ranked pledge in program history
Dawson Battie, a top-25 overall prospect in the 2027 class, tells Rivals he’s committed to Nebraska, becoming the highest-ranked player to choose the Huskers in program history.
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