Defensive back target commits to Nebraska
A class of 2026 defensive back announces his commitment on Monday evening. Four-star corner Danny Odem committed to the Nebraska Cornhuskers and became the class of 2026's seventh commitment.
Nebraska was one of the five finalists vying for Odem. The other schools were Oklahoma, Penn State, Clemson, and Ohio State.
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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.
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 class of 2026 ranks 74th in the nation and 18th in the Big Ten, according to the latest analysis from On3.
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