Nebraska recruits 2028 edge rusher Javontae Eldridge amid growing interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Nebraska football is actively pursuing 2028 edge rusher Javontae Eldridge. The program extended an offer, making an impression on Eldridge, who is highly regarded as the 28th overall player at his position. He is receiving attention from multiple schools, including Missouri, Purdue, and Iowa State, and recently visited Notre Dame. Nebraska's recruitment of edge rushers is aimed at addressing a longstanding weakness in that area. Eldridge is now considering a visit to Lincoln to learn more about the program.
- •Javontae Eldridge ranks as the third overall player in Indiana for 2028.
- •Other schools offering Eldridge include Vanderbilt and Virginia Tech.
- •Eldridge stands at six-foot-four and weighs 235 pounds.
- •Nebraska aims to strengthen its edge rusher position with this recruitment.
- •Eldridge plans to line up a visit to Nebraska soon.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Nebraska in the running for class of 2028 blue-chip edge rusher
"Nebraska football is in the mix for 2028 edge rusher Javontae Eldridge, as noted earlier this week.
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