Top Nebraska Football Recruits — Class of 2026
The highest-rated Class of 2026 football recruits from Nebraska, ranked by composite rating with stars, national and state rank, high school, and commitment status. The class is deepest at wide receiver, linebacker, tight end.
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- Rated recruits
- 24
- Five-stars
- 1
- Four-stars
- 2
- Committed
- 17
- Uncommitted
- 7
Class year
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Top 24
Class of 2026 Nebraska Rankings
| # | Player | High School | Rating | State | Natl | Est. NIL | Committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Millard SouthOmaha, NE | ★★★★★ | #1 | #24 | $601K | Alabama | |
| 2 | Omaha NorthOmaha, NE | ★★★★ | #2 | #164 | — | Iowa | |
| 3 | North StarLincoln, NE | ★★★★ | #3 | #591 | — | Penn State | |
| 4 | WestsideOmaha, NE | ★★★ | #4 | #759 | — | Penn State | |
| 5 | Norfolk CatholicNorfolk, NE | ★★★ | #5 | #821 | — | Northwestern | |
| 6 | Millard SouthOmaha, NE | ★★★ | #6 | #922 | — | Penn State | |
| 7 | Omaha CentralOmaha, NE | ★★★ | #11 | #963 | — | Kansas State | |
| 8 | Millard SouthOmaha, NE | ★★★ | #9 | #1111 | — | Illinois | |
| 9 | Elkhorn SouthOmaha, NE | ★★★ | #10 | #1126 | — | Fresno State | |
| 10 | Millard SouthOmaha, NE | ★★★ | #8 | #1158 | — | Missouri | |
| 11 | Millard SouthOmaha, NE | ★★★ | #7 | #1647 | — | Fresno State | |
| 12 | Elkhorn NorthElkhorn, NE | ★★★ | #15 | #1113 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 13 | WestsideOmaha, NE | ★★★ | #12 | #1330 | — | Nebraska | |
| 14 | Millard SouthOmaha, NE | ★★★ | #14 | #1389 | — | Illinois | |
| 15 | Bellevue WestBellevue, NE | ★★★ | #13 | #2351 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 16 | SidneySidney, NE | ★★★ | #17 | #1283 | — | Penn State | |
| 17 | Elkhorn NorthElkhorn, NE | ★★★ | #16 | #1571 | — | Nebraska | |
| 18 | Millard SouthOmaha, NE | ★★★ | #18 | #2237 | — | Fresno State | |
| 19 | GeringGering, NE | ★★★ | #21 | #2423 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 20 | Lincoln SoutheastLincoln, NE | ★★★ | #20 | #2693 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 21 | Elkhorn NorthElkhorn, NE | ★★★ | #19 | #2926 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 22 | Papillion-La Vista SouthPapillion, NE | ★★★ | #20 | #3034 | — | Kansas State | |
| 23 | Millard NorthBellevue, NE | — | — | — | — | Uncommitted | |
| 24 | Millard SouthOmaha, NE | — | — | — | — | Uncommitted |
Where the depth is
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the top 2026 football recruit from Nebraska?+–
Jett Thomalla is the highest-rated tracked Class of 2026 football recruit from Nebraska (Millard South), a quarterback ranked No. 24 nationally. Jett is committed to Alabama.
How many Nebraska recruits in the Class of 2026 are still uncommitted?+–
7 of the 24 rated Class of 2026 recruits from Nebraska have not announced a college commitment; 17 have. Commitment status updates as public announcements are published.
How are Class of 2026 Nebraska recruits ranked?+–
Recruits are ordered by composite recruiting rating, then national rank, then the published state rank. Only players with a rating signal are included.