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'16 Husker football recruits come from 14 states

'16 Husker football recruits come from 14 states
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The 2016 recruit class for the Nebraska football team comes from 14 different states.

The breakdown:

California: 4
Colorado: 2
Florida: 2
Illinois: 1
Indiana: 1
Iowa: 1
Louisiana: 1
Minnesota: 1
Missouri: 2
Nebraska: 2
New Jersey: 1
Ohio: 1
South Dakota: 1
Washington: 1

Head coach Mike Riley discussed the recruit class in an interview with the Big Ten Network.

"I think its probably, for them, a lot of fun. This is a long process. Lots of people come into play regarding a young man's decision. So, many different ways, I think that they get to it. But in the end, you know, they - it's important to them. They spend some time with it.  They obviously put some thought in it and it was a lot of fun to watch," Riley said, referencing Lamar Jackson's commitment video. (Watch the entire interview below)

Full list:

  • Quayshon Alexander, Prospect Park, N.J. 
  • Dicaprio Bootle, Miami, Fla.                        
  • Bryan Brokop, New Lenox, Ill.                        
  • Tre Bryant, St. Louis, Mo.                     
  • Tony Butler, Cleveland Heights, Ohio   
  • Marquel Dismuke, Calabasas, Calif. 
  • JoJo Domann, Colorado Springs, Colo.  
  • David Engelhaupt, Norfolk, Neb. 
  • Matt Farniok, Sioux Falls, S.D.     
  • Derrion Grim, Stockton, Calif.  
  • Lamar Jackson, Elk Grove, Calif.
  • Pernell Jefferson, New Orleans, La.       
  • Caleb Lightbourn, Washougal, Wash. 
  • Collin Miller, Fishers, Ind.  
  • Patrick O’Brien, San Juan Capistrano, Calif. 
  • John Raridon, West Des Moines, Iowa
  • Greg Simmons, Fort Pierce, Fla.   
  • JD Spielman, Eden Prairie, Minn.  
  • Ben Stille, Ashland, Neb.
  • Jack Stoll, Lone Tree, Colo.    
  • Boe Wilson, Lee’s Summit, Mo.  

Click here to reach each recruits bio.

Watch KMTV Action 3 News at 6 for a recap of the Huskers Signing Day.