Nebraska makes cut for four-star offensive tackle Kelvin Obot
Class of 2026 four-star offensive tackle Kelvin Obot announced his top four schools on Thursday, and Nebraska football made the cut. The Michigan Wolverines, Oregon Ducks, and Utah Utes also made the final list.
Obot will have a busy summer visit schedule. His first visit will be in Lincoln on June 6-8. He is then heading to Utah on May 30-June 1, Michigan June 13-15, and Oregon June 20-22.
Obot is one of the premier offensive tackles in the 2026 class. According to Rivals' rankings, he is the 204th overall player nationally and the 22nd overall player at his position.
This would be a major get for the 2026 recruiting class. The Huskers currently have four commitments, with the class itself ranking 57th overall nationally per Rivals rankings. Furthermore, Obot would give them a cornerstone player for the class on the offensive line.
The Huskers will certainly have their work cut out for them in this recruitment. A recruiting victory here would make the 2026 class even stronger.
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