Syracuse four-star offensive tackle commit Javeion Cooper set to visit Nebraska
Syracuse four-star offensive tackle commit Javeion Cooper set to visit Nebraska
A current four-star Syracuse commit is officially visiting the Huskers this week. Offensive tackle Javeion Cooper is set to visit Lincoln this weekend following trips to Florida State, UCF and Syracuse.
Cooper committed to the Orange in December but continues taking official visits entering the summer. The Melbourne, Florida native holds multiple offers from across the nation, including Penn State, Florida State and UCF. He received an offer from Nebraska in April.
He is ranked 357th in the 2026 recruiting class and is the No. 28 offensive tackle in the country, standing at 6-foot-4, 295 pounds. Cooper currently plays for Melbourne Central Catholic, a team that finished 8-3 in 2024 and fell in the FHSAA 1A Regional Quarterfinals.
He visits Nebraska alongside a slew of other recruits, including several from the state of Florida. The Florida recruits include cornerback Danny Odem, wide receiver Larry Miles and safety Devin Jackson.
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