A look at Nebraska's class of 2026 after the addition of top tight end Luke Sorensen
The Nebraska Cornhuskers' class of 2026 landed its sixth commitment on Friday evening. Tight end Luke Sorensen is the latest addition to the Husker football program.
Sorensen is one of two four-star prospects in the 2026 class, along with offensive lineman Hayden Ainsworth of Biloxi, MS. The four remaining prospects are all ranked as three-star commits.
The Huskers lost one of their four-star recruits earlier this week when Florida prep corner CJ Bronaugh decommitted. He would switch his commitment to the Florida Gators later in the week, in a move that was described as a desire to remain closer to home.
The class has only one defensive commit with in-state linebacker Jace Reynolds. Offensively, the most notable name in the class is quarterback Dayton Raiola, the younger brother of Nebraska starting quarterback Dylan Raiola.
The class of 2026 still has a long way to go before it is finished. It currently ranks 71st in the nation and 18th in the Big Ten, according to the latest analysis from On3.
Scroll below for a detailed look at the six commitments that make up the class of 2026.
Luke Sorensen - Tight End
High School: Servite High School
City: Anaheim, CA
Height/Weight: 6-4/245
Star: ****
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Dveyoun Bonwell-Witte - Wide Receiver
High School: Washington High School
City: Sioux Falls, SD
Height/Weight: 6-2/190
Star Rating: ***
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Hayden Ainsworth - Offensive Tackle
High School: Biloxi High School
City: Biloxi, MS
Height/Weight: 6-5/285
Star Rating: ****
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Jase Reynolds - Linebacker
High School: Elkhorn North
City: Elkhorn, NE
Height/Weight: 6-2/200
Star Rating: ***
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Dayton Raiola - Quarterback
High School: Buford High School
City: Buford, GA
Height/Weight: 6-1/225
Star Rating: ***
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Rex Waterman - Offensive Tackle
High School: Hamilton High School
City: Chandler, AZ
Height/Weight: 6-5/295
Star Rating: ***
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