Nebraska offensive line recruit has closed his recruitment
A Nebraska offensive line recruit has announced that he has closed his recruitment. Interior offensive lineman Hayden Ainsworth will announce his commitment on June 20. He recently received a prediction for the Cornhuskers from Bryan Munson of On3.
Ainsworth is a three-star recruit. He is currently the 25th overall player in his class from the state of Mississippi, according to the On3 Rankings.
Ole Miss is in his Top Ten. Alabama, North Carolina State, North Carolina, Oklahoma, UNLV, Florida State, Baylor, and Liberty are also under consideration.
Nebraska is looking to make additions to the class of 2026. They currently hold only four commits to a group that currently ranks 57th in the nation and 18th in the Big Ten Conference, according to On3.
Ainsworth had been scheduled to visit Liberty on June 13 and North Carolina on June 17 before ending his recruitment. He will officially make his announcement on Monday at 10:30 a.m. CT.
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