The Nebraska football team landed a defensive end commit on Tuesday night. Casey Rogers from Avon, CT tweeted out he will be Husker.
I’m beyond excited to announce that I have committed to The University of Nebraska! Thanks to everyone who has supported me! Go Big Red! #GBR pic.twitter.com/NDxdEqe07e
— Casey Rogers (@caseyrogers99) January 17, 2018
Rogers is listed as a three star prospect according to 247 Sports & Rivals. He took an official visit to Nebraska last weekend.
The 6'5" 250 pounder picked NU over offers from Ole Miss & Vanderbilt among others. Rogers also officially visited Ohio State & Alabama.
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He becomes the first defensive Big Red commit on defense since the early signing period and the 2nd overall joining receiver Mike Williams.
Nebraska defensive coordinator Erik Chinander tweeted out this response to the commit.
#Blackshirts #GBR #DayByDay pic.twitter.com/EvRBbRAxv1
— Erik Chinander (@CoachChinander) January 17, 2018
NU running backs coach Ryan Held also celebrated the Huskers' latest pickup.
Onions!!!! Another Blackshirt in the boat! #BigRedRevival pic.twitter.com/IFf8Eh00WM
— Ryan Held (@CoachRHeld) January 17, 2018
