On Wednesday, Nebraska target of the best linebacker Dawson Merritta consensus four-star prospect from Blue Valley High School in Overland Park, Kansas, officially committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide.
The decision doesn’t come as a huge surprise, as recruiting industry experts have been projecting Merritt to land with the Crimson Tide for the past week.
That said, Merritt was a top target for Matt Rhule and his defensive staff and is a tough blow to the Huskers on the recruiting trail.
Merritt took an official visit to Nebraska in April, but the Crimson Tide had the final say in his recruitment when they hosted him in early June for an official visit in Tuscaloosa.
Despite the loss on the recruiting trail, the Huskers are putting together a full 2025 recruiting class. They currently have 11 commitments, including notable commitments from quarterback TJ Lateef, running back Jamarion Parker and offensive lineman Malcolm Simpson.
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