Nebraska in strong position to land four-star defensive lineman
A class of 2026 four-star defensive tackle Valdin Sone has placed Nebraska in his top eight schools. This was reported by Rivals.com's Tim Verghese on Wednesday (subscription required).
Sone announced his update last night. Verghese reports that Florida, Oklahoma, and Nebraska are the three schools that are reportedly the favorites in his recruitment. The Huskers first offered Sone on January 16, and since then, he has received several offers, including from Big Ten schools Penn State and USC.
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Sone has seen his profile grow over the past couple of months. He participated in the Navy All-American Bowl, recording a quarterback pressure in the game.
This is certainly a recruit to watch for the Huskers. Defensive line coach Terry Bradden could have a large impact on this recruitment. The defensive line position certainly has young talent waiting in the wings, and building depth at the position will be important for the future.
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