Recruiting visitors update Posted by: Brian Christopherson on April 16, 2010 at 6:39PM CST
It's some crop of recruiting talent that is planning to converge on Lincoln for the spring game. What makes it so impressive about is these aren't official visits so the recruits are attending on their own dimes.
Among the anticipated visitors:
Defensive end Jalen Grimble, Las Vegas (ranked fifth in the country at his position by Scout.com with four stars)
Running back Aaron Green, San Antonio (ranked third in the country at his position by Scout with five stars, brother of Husker corner Andrew Green)
Quarterback Christian Suntrup, St. Louis (three stars by Scout)
Defensive tackle Todd Peat, Tempe, Ariz. (ranked 12th in the country at his position by Scout with four stars)
Defensive tackle Quincy Russell, San Antonio (ranked 7th in the country at his position by Scout with four stars, friend of Aaron Green)
Cornerback Alex Dixon, Clearwater, Fla. (teammate of Tyler Moore)
Defensive tackle Mason Fuller, Chicago (three stars, no offer from NU yet)
Wide receiver Desmond Roland, Dallas (ranked 35th nationally at his position, four stars, no offer from NU yet)
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Talked briefly with Aaron Green today while sitting in on a local radio show with Steve Ryan on 1480 KLMS. Green, who did the interview about 20 minutes before he was to run the first leg of a 4x100 race, said he is in no hurry to make a decision but was impressed by Bo Pelini.
He also said his brother Andrew has been supportive but tried in no way to influence his decision.
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All five of the commits for the 2011 class are expected to attend the Red-White game: Quarterback Jamal Turner (Arlington, Texas) and offensive linemen Tyler Moore (Clearwater, Fla.), Dylan Admire (Overland Park, Kan.), Ryne Reeves (Crete) and Ryan Klachko (Springfield, Illinois).
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There's also an impressive number of 2010 signees who are planning on attending:
Safety Corey Cooper
Defensive end Tobi Okuyemi
Defensive end Donovan Vestal
Offensive lineman Andrew Rodriguez
Tight end Chase Harper
Wide receiver/defensive back Tyler Evans
Wide receiver Kenny Bell
Cornerback Ciante Evans
Running back Braylon Heard
Safety Harvey Jackson
Cornerback Joshua Mitchell
Defensive end Jake Cotton