Nebraska make final cut for 2026 four-star corner
Nebraska football made the final four for 2026 four-star corner Camren Hamiel on Friday. He made the announcement on social media.
Hamiel is the 263rd overall player in the 2026 class, the 24th overall corner in the class, and the top player in his class from the state of Arizona per the On3 recruiting rankings.
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In addition to Nebraska, Oregon, Texas A&M, and Penn State have made his list of finalists.
He is set to have a busy summer coming up, as he has scheduled a bunch of visits. He is going to visit Penn State May 16-18, Nebraska June 6-8, Oregon June 13-15 and Texas A&M June 20-22.
Hamiel is a dynamic playmaker who played in 12 games last season and recorded 50 tackles. He also proved to be a ball hawk, recording three interceptions for 51 yards and three pass deflections, per statistics from MaxPreps.com.
Hamiel would be a solid get for a Nebraska football secondary that is loading up with impact playmakers. It will certainly be interesting to see how he views the Huskers after his visit, and if the Huskers can make a sizable impact in his recruitment.
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