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Nebraska Lands Top Defensive Lineman

Nebraska football secures a major commitment for their 2027 class with Jayden Travers, a three-star defensive lineman from Baltimore, Maryland. Despite offers from powerhouse programs like Michigan and Miami, Travers chose Nebraska, marking a significant win for the Big Red. This commitment comes just a week after signing ten players for the 2026 class and adds to the programs strong start in the 2027 class, which now ranks among the top five nationally and second in the Big Ten Conference.

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