Nebraska secures fourth Top-100 commit for 2027 recruiting class
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 11:32 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
On July 6, Nebraska football announced the addition of Khalil Taylor, a four-star wide receiver from Pittsburgh Pine-Richland, to its 2027 recruiting class. Taylor, ranked the No. 90 overall prospect, chose Nebraska over Penn State and Colorado. This commitment marks the fourth Top-100 recruit for the Huskers' class, a notable achievement not seen in over two decades. The class now includes Trae Taylor, Tory Pittman, and Jordan Agbanoma, contributing to a growing influx of talent as head coach Matt Rhule begins to reshape the program.
- •Khalil Taylor commits to Nebraska, boosting 2027 recruiting class.
- •Nebraska now has four Top-100 recruits, last achieved in 2005.
- •Head coach Matt Rhule is rebuilding the program's recruiting presence.
- •Trae Taylor leads the class and is focused on Nebraska's return to prominence.
- •The 2027 class is currently ranked No. 18 in recruiting rankings.
- 11:32 PMYahoo Sports — Nebraska now has four Top-100 commits in 2027 class
"It’s been more than two decades since Nebraska signed a recruiting class that featured four top-100 overall prospects. That could change this winter. On Monday evening, the Huskers beat out Penn State and Colorado for Pittsburgh Pine-Richland four-star wide receiver Khalil Taylor, the No. 90 overall prospect and No. 17 WR in the 2027 cycle. […]
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