Nebraska quarterback recruit to announce future destination
A Nebraska quarterback target will announce his college choice on Thursday afternoon. Class of 2027 four-star quarterback Trae Taylor is announcing his commitment on May 1 at 3:30 p.m. CT.
Taylor is deciding among four potential suitors. The QB will choose the Illinois Fighting Illini, the LSU Tigers, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, or the Texas A&M Aggies for his college destination.
According to the On3 recruiting rankings, he is ranked as the No. 3 player in the state of Illinois for 2027 and the No. 12 quarterback in the country. Last season, Taylor threw for 3,061 yards and 20 touchdowns for Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein, IL.
Taylor was in Lincoln this past weekend for the Husker Games. On3's Steve Wiltfong put in a prediction that the quarterback will commit to Nebraska.
Taylor is announcing his commitment on the 247Sports YouTube channel on Thursday, May 1, at 3:30 p.m. CT.
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