Nebraska football is deep into spring practice, but head coach Matt Rhule and his team are keeping their recruiting game strong. Recent insights from a top recruiting analyst suggest that the Huskers are making solid strides with promising talents Kaden Howard and Barrett Kittrell.
Tim Verghese, a well-regarded analyst, recently made official predictions indicating that both Howard and Kittrell are leaning towards committing to Nebraska. While these commitments aren't set in stone yet, there's a growing belief that they could soon bolster a 2027 class that's already shaping up to be one of the nation's best.
Verghese shared his predictions on February 24, and now the ball is in Nebraska's court to secure commitments from these two standout players.
Let's break down the prospects: Kaden Howard is a 3-star athlete who, despite not being heavily pursued by a slew of Power 4 teams, is starting to catch more eyes. Alongside Nebraska, schools like Mississippi State, Louisville, and Minnesota are showing interest in the 5-foot-10, 160-pound speedster from Miami, Palmetto (FLA). Most programs envision him as a lightning-fast wide receiver.
On the other hand, Barrett Kittrell, another 3-star talent, is making his mark as an interior offensive lineman at Ashland-Greenwood (NE). He's ranked as the No. 6 player in Nebraska and holds the No. 75 spot among interior offensive linemen according to Rivals Industry Rankings.
As Nebraska awaits final decisions from Howard and Kittrell, the team remains focused on preparing for the 2026 season and enhancing their already impressive 2027 recruiting class.