- Nebraska’s 2026 recruiting class added cornerback Danny Odem and running back Jamal Rule.
- Odem, from Florida, had 45 tackles and two interceptions in his junior season.
- Rule, from North Carolina, rushed for 1,236 yards and 15 touchdowns in just seven games.
- The Huskers’ 2026 class currently ranks 56th nationally and 18th in the Big Ten.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers‘ class of 2026 landed its seventh and eighth commitments on Monday evening. Cornerback Danny Odem and running back Jamal Rule announced their commitments to the Huskers.
Odem is the second defensive recruit, along with in-state linebacker Jace Reynolds. 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 MaxPreps.com.
Rule, a Salisbury, North Carolina native, played his junior year at Charlotte Christian, where he made an impact despite playing in just seven games. The running back rushed for 1,236 yards, averaging 9.2 yards per carry, and 15 touchdowns.
The class of 2026 still has a long way to go before it is finished. It currently ranks 56th in the nation and 18th in the Big Ten, according to the latest analysis from On3.
Scroll below for a detailed look at the eight commitments that make up the class of 2026.
Danny Odem – Cornerback
High School: The First Academy
City: Orlando, FL
Height/Weight: 6-0/175 pounds
Star: ****
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Jamal Rule – Running back
High School: Charlotte Christian
City: Charlotte, NC
Height/Weight: 6-0/205 pounds
Star: ***
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Luke Sorensen – Tight End
High School: Servite High School
City: Anaheim, CA
Height/Weight: 6-4/245
Star: ****
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Dveyoun Bonwell-Witte – Wide Receiver
High School: Washington High School
City: Sioux Falls, SD
Height/Weight: 6-2/190
Star Rating: ***
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Hayden Ainsworth – Offensive Tackle
High School: Biloxi High School
City: Biloxi, MS
Height/Weight: 6-5/285
Star Rating: ****
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Jase Reynolds – Linebacker
High School: Elkhorn North
City: Elkhorn, NE
Height/Weight: 6-2/200
Star Rating: ***
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Dayton Raiola – Quarterback
High School: Buford High School
City: Buford, GA
Height/Weight: 6-1/225
Star Rating: ***
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Rex Waterman – Offensive Tackle
High School: Hamilton High School
City: Chandler, AZ
Height/Weight: 6-5/295
Star Rating: ***
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