The Stilwell, Kansas standout is the third linebacker in the Huskers' 2025 class and the 20th commit overall. According to 247Sports, Nebraska's 2025 class now ranks 20th in the nation and sixth in the Big Ten, behind only Ohio State, Oregon, Michigan, USC and Penn State.

Four-star outside linebacker Dawson Merritt has announced that he’s flipped from Alabama to the Huskers. Merritt had been a long time target of the Huskers and remained a priority even after his initial commitment to Alabama.

Dawson Merritt committed to Alabama in June, but by keeping a strong relationship with him, Nebraska was able to flip Merritt's pledge.

Less than a week ago, a recruit out of Kansas elected to flip to the Jayhawks. This time, a Sunflower State prospect decided to join Nebraska football. Four-sta

With only a few weeks until early National Signing Day, college football recruiting is heating up once again. Teams are locking in the bulk of their 2025 freshman classes, and some players are reconsidering their original commitments.

Four-star linebacker Dawson Merritt has flipped from Alabama football to Nebraska. Merritt told On3 on Thursday. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound Stillwell, Kansas native had been committed to the Crimson Tide and coach Kalen DeBoer since June 26 with outside linebackers coach Christian Robinson listed as his primary recruiter.