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Defense: Home Stretch Big Board **2018 Recruiting Class**

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Defensive End (1)

Daniel Carson (3-Star) [St. Louis, MO] - Carson was once thought a Nebraska lock with the previous staff but never pulled the string on a decision, now Nebraska is in his final group with a new staff. Chinander still really wants this kid as he's an ideal 3-4 DE

Caleb Tannor (4-Star) [Lithonia, GA] - Tannor recently got a Nebraska offer but there's no telling how much interest there is in Nebraska at the moment. Currently the only known visit he has set up is Ole Miss in two weekends. There is heavy SEC interest here so this would be quite the pull but the right pitch might at least get him to take a look. He could also be a OLB.

Other names: Elijah Wade (4-Star), Jaevon Becton (3-Star)

Defensive Tackle (0-1)

Otito Ogbonnia (3-Star) [Katy, TX] - Nebraska just offered him last night, according to the crystal ball feature on 247sports he is a Texas Tech lean... Nebraska will kick the tires on some nose guard types considering some concerns with Masry signing (academics). Otito certaily fits the bill.

Other names: Michaet Thompson (4-Star), Moro Ojomo (3-Star)

Linebacker (0-1)

Javontae Jean-Baptiste (4-Star) [Spring Valley, NY] - Jean-Baptiste almost signed with Va Tech during the early signing period but Nebraska talked him out of it. Boston College is in play too but it seems to be down between the Hokies and Nebraska and Nebraska is getting him to visit in January. Va Tech is in the driver's seat so Nebraska would have to really knock the visit out of the park but getting him here is a big part of the battle and that happened.

Other Names: Don't forget there is an Ole Miss Transfer Breon Dixon for another OLB spot as well

Defensive Back (1-2)

Taiyon Palmer (4-Star) [Lawrenceville, GA] - Palmer is a former Duke commit but backed off his pledge to the Blue Devils in the fall. It's clear he was excited about the Nebraska offer and his only other visit has been to Vandy of late. NC State, Virginia and Va Tech have entered the picture. Nebraska looking to hammer down a visit in the near future.

Cam'ron Jones (4-Star) [Mansfield, TX] - Jones was recently on a visit to Nebraska and almost committed on the visit. It sounds like Nebraska is the team to beat for sure while Ole Miss looms in the background. There has been chatter that he could be coming up for an unofficial again next weekend with some teammates which would certainly bode well for the Huskers.

Braxton Clark (3-Star) [Orlando, FL] - Clark has a relationship with this staff since they were at UCF and feels pretty excited about a chance with Nebraska. Ole Miss looms (seems like a theme) but word is he could be on commit watch when he visits next weekend.

Other Names: Ken Montgomery Jr. (4-Star), Nikko Hall (3-Star)

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Kendrick Torain (3-Star)
Matthew Tago (3-Star)
Mario Goodrich (4-Star)

All of these players are "what-if" types and would play on defense if Nebraska could get them. I listed them most to least likely here.
 

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Did I miss anyone?
 

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I just want to know who we can expect to land next
 

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I just want to know who we can expect to land next

Cam'ron Jones is a real possibility, or even someone like Braxton Clark... that will become a bit more clear as the visit lists flesh themselves out over time.
 
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