BIG RED LANDING: JACORY BARNEY JR. COMMITS TO NEBRASKA, SHAKING UP THE 2024 LANDSCAPE
In a recruiting coup that sent shockwaves through both coasts of the college football world, four-star wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. officially pledged his commitment to the Nebraska Cornhuskers in July 2023. Hailing from powerhouse Miami Palmetto High School, the electrifying pass-catcher chose Nebraska over in-state giant Miami and national contender Texas A&M—two programs that had aggressively pursued him since his breakout junior season.
Barney, a 6-foot, 170-pound speedster with elite agility and breakaway acceleration, represents a massive win for head coach Matt Rhule and the Huskers’ revamped recruiting strategy. Ranked among the top receivers in the nation for the 2024 class, Barney brings not only athleticism but a swagger that matches the grit of Nebraska football lore.
“This is about family, legacy, and building something real,” Barney said during a low-key yet powerful commitment ceremony at his high school. “Coach Rhule made me believe in the vision. Nebraska isn’t just cornfields—it’s the future.”
His commitment instantly became the crown jewel of Nebraska’s 2024 recruiting class. Analysts have noted Barney’s versatility—able to line up outside or in the slot, return kicks, and even line up in the backfield for gadget plays. His film shows a receiver who can take a five-yard hitch and turn it into a 70-yard highlight, leaving defenders gasping for air.
For Nebraska, still pushing to reclaim its spot among college football’s elite, this isn’t just a signature—it’s a signal. The Cornhuskers are not waiting for respect. They’re earning it.
Sources close to the program suggest Barney will be early-enrolling in Lincoln, arriving with the spring semester to get a jumpstart on learning the playbook and building chemistry with the quarterbacks. If he adjusts quickly, don’t be surprised if he sees the field early—maybe even as a true freshman starter.
Jacory Barney Jr. didn’t just pick Nebraska.
He just might help redefine it.
