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Servite High's Luke Sorensen is a 'Swiss Army Knife' of tight ends
Fourth in a series of stories profiling top high school football players by position. Today, Luke Sorensen, Servite tight end. Wearing size 18 cleats, Luke Sorensen might not be the best candidate to walk across a frozen lake and make it to the other side. Then again, his hands are so large (11 inches wide) he might be able to cling to a piece of ice in an emergency to stay afloat. What he can do is catch frozen-rope passes from quarterbacks as a 6-foot-4, 255-pound tight end at Servite High. He's so large you feel sorry for the person who might have to tackle him. Picture his twin sister jumping on his back while pleading for him to fall as what can happen on a football field. In an era when tight ends at the NFL level are becoming more and more valuable because of their ability to catch and block, Sorensen will provide similar versatility for the Friars. He's that unique individual with the size and athleticism to create mismatches. 'He's a unicorn,' coach Chris Reinert said. 'There's probably two or three kids in the country that can do what he does. Most of the time recruiting athletes who are receivers, you need to teach them first how to block. He was reverse. He can physically move people against their will.' This is only Sorensen's second year playing tight end. He showed up to play football as a freshman at 170 pounds. He was put on the offensive line. Last season as a junior he was switched to tight end. He loves the position because he gets to be Servite's 'Swiss Army Knife.' 'I want to do it all,' he said. He can be the blocker to open holes at the point of attack or the receiver running over smaller defenders after he makes a catch. 'In the passing game. he's become a massive matchup problem,' Reinert said. 'He's a great athlete.' He can dunk a basketball because of his large hands and leaping skills. He was a baseball player growing up with dreams of becoming a major leaguer. But football is the sport that fits him best with the physicality required and his athleticism. Even though he turns 17 on Saturday, making him a young senior, he welcomes the opportunity to face older players. 'It doesn't bother me,' he said. 'At the end of the day, they're a player across from me. I think it's cool I'm younger. I can have a chip on my shoulder and do good stuff against older guys. It gets me ready for the next level because guys there are really good and really old.' Last season he caught 15 passes for 183 yards and two touchdowns. Those numbers figure to increase considerably with his experience, strength and importance in Servite's offense. 'I expect massive things from him,' Reinert said. As part of the Trinity League, which already has perhaps the nation's No. 1 tight end recruit in Mater Dei's Mark Bowman, the idea of Bowman and Sorensen playing on the same field Oct. 18 will be like being in tight end heaven. They also could face off in the Big Ten, since Bowman is committed to USC and Sorensen to Nebraska. Now if only someone has an extra size 18 cleats, please give him a call. Read more: Complete coverage: Prep football preview 2025 'I'm always looking for more,' he said. Saturday: San Juan Hills offensive lineman Cooper Javorsky. Tight ends to watch Mark Bowman, Mater Dei, 6-4, 225, Sr.: USC commit is SoCal's best since Colby Parkinson was at Oaks Christian Keawe Browne, Corona Centennial, 6-5, 230, Sr.: Has quickness, athleticism and strength Jaden Hernandez, Long Beach Poly, 6-3, 235, Sr.: Colorado State commit has reliable catching skills Beckham Hofland, Los Alamitos, 6-4, 230, Sr.: Boise State commit has size and blocking skills Max Leeper, Claremont, 6-7, 215, Sr.: New Mexico commit has size to be productive contributor Jude Nelson, Long Beach Millikan, 6-4, 220, Sr. Colorado State commit is strong, agile Andre Nickerson, Inglewood. 6-3, 235, Sr.: SMU commit is athletic and tough to bring down Luke Sorensen, Servite, 6-4, 255, Sr.: Friars intend to build offense around Nebraska commit Caleb Tafua, Bishop Montgomery, 6-5, 220, Sr.: Texas A&M commit caught 10 TDs at Lakewood Andrew Williams, Fremont, 6-5, 220, Sr.: USC commit is also formidable edge rusher Sign up for the L.A. Times SoCal high school sports newsletter to get scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
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23-06-2025
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Tight end target Luke Sorensen commits to Nebraska football over Ole Miss
A four-star tight end recruit has announced his commitment to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Luke Sorensen chose the Huskers over finalists Ole Miss and Penn State. Sorensen plays tight end for Servite High School out of Anaheim, California. It should be no surprise that the tight end chose Nebraska. The recruit recently told On3 that Nebraska's offensive scheme is attractive to him. Advertisement 'Nebraska is another school I like a lot. I think Dylan Raiola is a great quarterback and I like the offense they run too. I see a great opportunity to play there too. In their tight end room, I feel I could make an impact. It is Big Ten football, so they are looking for bigger tight ends like me.' In 11 games last season, Sorensen had 15 receptions for 183 yards and two touchdowns. The tight end is the sixth recruit for the Nebraska class of 2026. The Huskers have made the tight end position a priority on the recruiting trail and in their offensive scheme. With talent like Heinrich Haarberg, Luke Lindenmeyer, and Carter Nelson already on the roster, it should be no surprise that Nebraska would want to add to that depth via recruiting. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions. This article originally appeared on Cornhuskers Wire: Top tight end target commits to Nebraska football over Ole Miss Rebels
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23-06-2025
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Defensive back recruit Danny Odem to announce commitment on Monday afternoon
A class of 2026 defensive back will announce his commitment on Monday evening. Four-star corner Danny Odem will make the announcement at 4:00 p.m. CT on Monday, June 23. Nebraska is one of the five finalists vying for Odem. The other schools are Oklahoma, Penn State, Clemson, and Ohio State. Advertisement The Florida native recorded 45 tackles, two interceptions, three pass deflections, and a fumble recovery in his junior season. He also played on the offensive side of the football and recorded five receptions for 40 yards on the year, according to statistics from According to the On3 Recruiting Rankings, he is the No. 19-ranked corner in the 2026 class and the No. 27-ranked overall player in his class from the state of Florida. The Nebraska Cornhuskers' class of 2026 landed its sixth commitment on Friday evening. Tight end Luke Sorensen is the latest addition to the Husker football program. The class of 2026 ranks 74th in the nation and 18th in the Big Ten, according to the latest analysis from On3. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions. This article originally appeared on Cornhuskers Wire: Nebraska Class of 2026 target to announce commitment on Monday
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21-06-2025
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A look at Nebraska's class of 2026 after the addition of top tight end Luke Sorensen
The Nebraska Cornhuskers' class of 2026 landed its sixth commitment on Friday evening. Tight end Luke Sorensen is the latest addition to the Husker football program. Sorensen is one of two four-star prospects in the 2026 class, along with offensive lineman Hayden Ainsworth of Biloxi, MS. The four remaining prospects are all ranked as three-star commits. The Huskers lost one of their four-star recruits earlier this week when Florida prep corner CJ Bronaugh decommitted. He would switch his commitment to the Florida Gators later in the week, in a move that was described as a desire to remain closer to home. The class has only one defensive commit with in-state linebacker Jace Reynolds. Offensively, the most notable name in the class is quarterback Dayton Raiola, the younger brother of Nebraska starting quarterback Dylan Raiola. The class of 2026 still has a long way to go before it is finished. It currently ranks 71st in the nation and 18th in the Big Ten, according to the latest analysis from On3. Scroll below for a detailed look at the six commitments that make up the class of 2026. Luke Sorensen - Tight End High School: Servite High School City: Anaheim, CA Height/Weight: 6-4/245 Star: **** Find Cornhuskers Wire news on this player here Dveyoun Bonwell-Witte - Wide Receiver High School: Washington High School City: Sioux Falls, SD Height/Weight: 6-2/190 Star Rating: *** Find Cornhuskers Wire news on this player here Hayden Ainsworth - Offensive Tackle High School: Biloxi High School City: Biloxi, MS Height/Weight: 6-5/285 Star Rating: **** Find Cornhuskers Wire news on this player here Jase Reynolds - Linebacker High School: Elkhorn North City: Elkhorn, NE Height/Weight: 6-2/200 Star Rating: *** Find Cornhuskers Wire news on this player here Dayton Raiola - Quarterback High School: Buford High School City: Buford, GA Height/Weight: 6-1/225 Star Rating: *** Find Cornhuskers Wire news on this player here Rex Waterman - Offensive Tackle High School: Hamilton High School City: Chandler, AZ Height/Weight: 6-5/295 Star Rating: *** Find Cornhuskers Wire news on this player here Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
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21-06-2025
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Tight end target Luke Sorensen commits to Nebraska football over Ole Miss
A three-star tight end recruit has announced his commitment to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Luke Sorensen chose the Huskers over finalists Ole Miss and Penn State. Sorensen plays tight end for Servite High School out of Anaheim, California. It should be no surprise that the tight end chose Nebraska. The recruit recently told On3 that Nebraska's offensive scheme is attractive to him. 'Nebraska is another school I like a lot. I think Dylan Raiola is a great quarterback and I like the offense they run too. I see a great opportunity to play there too. In their tight end room, I feel I could make an impact. It is Big Ten football, so they are looking for bigger tight ends like me.' In 11 games last season, Sorensen had 15 receptions for 183 yards and two touchdowns. The tight end is the sixth recruit for the Nebraska class of 2026. The Huskers have made the tight end position a priority on the recruiting trail and in their offensive scheme. With talent like Heinrich Haarberg, Luke Lindenmeyer, and Carter Nelson already on the roster, it should be no surprise that Nebraska would want to add to that depth via recruiting. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
