Four-Star Safety Corey Hadley Locks in Lincoln
Nebraska’s 2027 haul just got a major boost as Sandy Creek (GA) four-star safety Corey Hadley Jr., ranked No. 7 at his position, announced his commitment to the Huskers. Hadley has visited Lincoln four times and forged a strong bond with DB coach Addison Williams. He chose NU over Power Four programs like Georgia Tech and Mississippi State, joining a class that now sits No. 14 nationally and fourth in the Big Ten. Hadley joins seven other pledges, including QB Trae Taylor and S Tory Pittman III, and will arrive into a safety room that will see two seniors graduate in 2026. Early playing time looks attainable for the consensus top-100 prospect.
In a move as subtle as a foghorn at midnight, Nebraska convinced a top-10 safety to sign up for freezing fan chants and corn field intros. Apparently, promising snowball fights and the opportunity to wear red at 9 a.m. convinced Hadley that “cold” means “college football paradise.” Somewhere in Georgia, the temperature gauge broke from shock. The real win? Coach Williams stacked his recruiting résumé with another high-profile DB offering future opponents the chance to acclimate to winter—since his defense already struggles with passes, maybe they can practice catching frostbitten spirals next spring.
Huskers Populate NFL with Draft Picks & UDFAs
Only Emmett Johnson heard his name on draft night, selected 161st overall by the Kansas City Chiefs, but six more former Huskers inked undrafted free-agent deals. Kansas City nabbed Emmett Johnson (RB) and DeShon Singleton (S), while Denver added Dane Key (WR) and Dasan McCullough (LB). Tampa Bay claimed Henry Lutovsky (OL) and Javin Wright (LB), Cincinnati scooped Ceyair Wright (DB), and Miami extended an invite to DB Marques Buford Jr. Today’s class links Nebraska to Pro Bowls and rookie minicamps alike, proving that when the draft ends, opportunity—or at least football cleats—just begins.
Nothing says “we believe in you” like not hearing your name called and then still getting a phone call at midnight offering an unpaid internship in padded pants. Welcome to Husker Nation’s NFL pipeline, where draft snubs count as character builders and every UDFA deal is basically a Hall of Fame guarantee. Fans can now wave miniature jerseys and tell Grandma that her grandson is “practicing special teams” in Tampa Bay—because nothing screams stability like fluctuating roster bubbles and punctured goalposts.
Huskers’ Diamond Duel: Nebraska vs. Kansas State Preview
After a mixed series with Illinois, the No. 16 Cornhuskers head to Hawks Field at Haymarket Park to face Kansas State on April 28 at 6 p.m. CDT. Nebraska ran its record to 33-11 (17-4 B1G) by winning two of three at Illinois, powered by Carson Jasa’s eighth win, Jeter Worthley’s homer, and lockdown bullpen work. NU leads the all-time series 175-120 and seeks its first season sweep of K-State since 2017. Fans can stream on B1G+ or tune into the Huskers Radio Network as Nebraska eyes a Big Ten runner-up finish behind UCLA.
Nothing unites Cornhuskers more than the prospect of beating up on a nearby Land-Grant rival—except maybe signing up for morning weightlifting on an empty stomach. Will NU’s pitchers remember that infielders exist? Will Kansas State’s bats still be hungover from last year’s success? Tune in or call your mom and ask for streaming directions, because true love is waking up at 5:30 p.m. for a 6 p.m. first pitch.
Husker Volleyball Completes Spring Tour, Eyes Championship Run
Nebraska wrapped up a chilly spring volleyball tour with a four-set sweep of Northern Colorado in Chadron, wrapping trips to Arizona, Florida, Sioux Falls, Omaha, and Chadron. Coach Dani Busboom Kelly rotated her deep roster, spotlighting newcomers and returners alike. Teraya Sigler led with 29 kills and a .521 hitting rate; Kenna Cogill flashed blocking prowess; Skyler Pierce showed a newfound confidence. With three All-Americans and 5.5 returning starters, the Huskers project as preseason No. 1. As the team shifts focus to final exams and fall prep, NU eyes a sixth national title while fine-tuning its lineup and awaiting a possible NCAA 5-for-5 eligibility change.
Apparently, blood freezes slower when you’re spiking a volleyball. Fans in parkas cheered as NU embraced its inner Ice Capades—because who doesn’t want to watch athletic feats in sub-40 temps? Coach Kelly’s lineup bingo guaranteed every player got their six sets of spotlight, ensuring nobody got frostbite from bench-warming. Now the squad can go back to the classroom, where the only spike they’ll see is in final-exam anxiety—until August, when the national-title hype thaws out just in time for preseason training.
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