Nebraska getting visit from four-star athlete this weekend
Nebraska getting visit from four-star athlete this weekend
Class of 2026 four-star athlete Jacob Eberhardt will visit Nebraska this weekend. This was reported by Rivals.com's Tim Verghese on Tuesday.
Eberhardt is the 216th overall player in the 2026 class, the fourth overall player in the state of Missouri, and the seventh overall player at his position per Rivals.com rankings. He measures in at six-foot-three, 210 pounds.
Alabama, Oklahoma, and Missouri are also vying for Eberhardt's services. He has taken one previous visit to Lincoln, doing so on November 2.
Currently, the 2026 Nebraska football recruiting class ranks 64th overall with five commitments per Rivals rankings. Eberhardt would be the second blue-chip commitment in the class, and give Nebraska football another talented athlete in the fold.
This recruitment has a chance to lean heavily towards Nebraska, and another visit to Lincoln is certainly a step in the right direction for the program. This coaching staff has done well with versatile athletes, and Eberhart could give them another impact player.
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