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Safety Corey Hadley Commits, Raises Nebraska to No.14

4/28/2026

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Corey Hadley Commits

Corey Hadley Jr. committed to Nebraska on April 26, 2026, giving coach Matt Rhule his eighth 2027 pledge.
The No. 7 safety chose Nebraska over Georgia Tech, Mississippi State and Purdue and will return June 5, 2026.
Recruited by defensive backs coach Addison Williams, his pledge lifted Nebraska’s 2027 class to No. 14 nationally and fourth in the Big Ten, opening playing time as seniors graduate.

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Corey Hadley Commits

Corey Hadley committed to Nebraska, citing coach Addison Williams' honesty as a key factor.
Hadley said his decision follows “God’s plan,” indicating his faith guided the choice.
The pledge adds a ninth-ranked Georgia safety to Nebraska’s 2027 secondary, the program’s third four-star safety.
Williams, a former University of Central Florida (UCF) coach, leveraged his prior rapport with Hadley to secure the commitment.

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Corey Hadley Commits

Corey Hadley Jr. committed to Nebraska on April 26, 2026, giving coach Matt Rhule his eighth 2027 pledge.
The No. 7 safety chose Nebraska over Georgia Tech, Mississippi State and Purdue and will return June 5, 2026.
Recruited by defensive backs coach Addison Williams, his pledge lifted Nebraska’s 2027 class to No. 14 nationally and fourth in the Big Ten, opening playing time as seniors graduate.

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