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USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Nebraska makes strong impression on key tight end target
Nebraska makes strong impression on key tight end target Nebraska football made a strong impression on class of 2026 three-star tight end Luke Sorensen over the weekend. He expressed his excitement (subscription required) with the program to On3's Chad Simmons on Sunday. Sorensen is the 35th overall tight end in the 2026 class and the 60th overall player in his class from the state of California, according to the On3 recruiting rankings. He has a busy visit schedule ahead, as he is scheduled to visit the Penn State Nittany Lions on June 13 and is expected to announce his commitment on June 20. In the meantime, he was very impressed with how things went down in Lincoln, as he was part of one of the biggest visit weekends of the summer. "I had an awesome time, and it will be hard to top,' Sorensen said. The tight end caught 15 passes for 183 yards and two touchdowns last season for Servite High School in California, per statistics from Sorensen is one of Nebraska's top tight end targets in this class. Being able to land him would immediately strengthen the tight end position and give the program additional depth. Things appear to be trending in the right direction as he received a Crystal Ball prediction to the Huskers from Steve Wiltfong. It may prove to be a bit of a challenge with the Nittany Lions getting the final visit. However, there is no doubt Nebraska put their best foot forward 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.
USA Today
02-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Nebraska tight end target Luke Sorensen to announce commitment June 20
Nebraska tight end target Luke Sorensen to announce commitment June 20 A Nebraska tight end target has announced his commitment date. Tight end Luke Sorensen will announce his commitment on June 20. Sorensen plays tight end for Servite High School out of Anaheim, California. He will decide among three finalists in Nebraska, Ole Miss, and Penn State. The tight end has already visited Ole Miss, Nebraska will host him this weekend, and Penn State will welcome him to campus on June 13. The recruit 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. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Waimanalo's McMillan poised for first round of NFL Draft
Tetairoa McMillan is on the doorstep of joining elite NFL company. The Waimanalo native and former Arizona wide receiver is projected to be a top-10 pick in Thursday's first round of the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin. If selected, McMillan would become just the sixth player born in Hawai'i to be taken in the opening round. The 6-foot-5 junior accepted an invitation to attend the draft and is widely regarded as one of the premier wide receiver prospects in the class. 'I'm just a super competitive person,' McMillan said. 'I'm ready to play the best in the world. This is the highest level you can possibly play in this game, and I'm excited for the opportunity.' A product of Southern California's Servite High School, McMillan began his football journey in Hawai'i before breaking out in the Golden State. He led all FBS freshmen in 2022 with 702 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. After a strong sophomore campaign, he entered his junior season as a preseason Associated Press All-American and delivered a dominant year — finishing with 84 receptions for 1,319 yards, both top-five marks nationally, en route to first-team All-Big 12 honors. McMillan leaves Arizona as the program's all-time leader in receiving yards with 3,423. Pro Football Focus projects McMillan to be drafted by the New York Jets at No. 7 overall, while ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. has the Las Vegas Raiders selecting him at No. 6. As for where he ends up, McMillan says he's prepared to thrive in any environment. 'I feel like I can be placed in any locker room, any place in the world, and adjust,' he said. 'Whether it's hot or cold, it doesn't matter. I just want to win and be great.' McMillan would join an elite group of Hawai'i-born first-round NFL Draft picks: • Chris Naeole (Kahuku) – No. 10 overall, 1997 (New Orleans Saints) • Tyson Alualu (Saint Louis) – No. 10 overall, 2010 (Jacksonville Jaguars) • DeForest Buckner (Punahou) – No. 7 overall, 2016 (San Francisco 49ers) • Tua Tagovailoa (Saint Louis) – No. 5 overall, 2020 (Miami Dolphins) • Marcus Mariota (Saint Louis) – No. 2 overall, 2015 (Tennessee Titans) It should be noted that Radford graduate and former University of Hawaii wide receiver Ashley Lelie was selected 19th overall by the Broncos in 2002, however, Lelie was born in Bellflower, California. The first round of the NFL Draft begins Thursday, followed by rounds two and three on Friday. The final four rounds will be held Saturday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
