Nebraska makes top five for 2026 four-star linebacker
Nebraska makes top five for 2026 four-star linebacker
Nebraska football made the top five on Thursday for 2026 four-star linebacker Calvin Thomas. Thomas made the announcement on social media.
The Texas Longhorns, North Carolina Tar Heels, Michigan Wolverines, and SMU Mustangs also made his top five in addition to the Huskers. Thomas is the 42nd overall player in the state of Texas and the 22nd overall player in his position for the 2026 class per Rivals rankings.
He has 34 offers in total, including some from Big Ten schools. Michigan, Illinois, Oregon, UCLA, USC, and Wisconsin have offered him in addition to the Huskers. He most recently received an offer from Syracuse on June 3.
The dynamic linebacker recorded 69 tackles, seven sacks, and an interception last season for Cyprus Ranch High School, according to statistics from MaxPreps.com.
The Huskers have some work to do in the 2026 class. The class currently ranks 62nd overall with four total commitments per Rivals Team Rankings. There are currently several visits set up for this month, it will be interesting to see what this class looks like at the end of June.
For now, Nebraska is in good company for Thomas. He would be a playmaking linebacker, and also a solid fit in John Butler's defense.
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