Nebraska picked up a significant addition to its 2027 recruiting class with the commitment of four-star safety Corey Hadley Jr. The Tyrone, Georgia native (6-foot-1, 192 pounds) is ranked as the No. 7 safety in the nation and No. 135 overall prospect by 247Sports, making him one of the more notable defensive pickups for Matt Rhule’s staff this cycle.
Hadley Jr.’s decision didn’t come without stiff competition. Nebraska beat out powerhouse programs such as Alabama, Florida, Florida State, and Auburn to secure his pledge—an impressive recruiting win, particularly in talent-rich Georgia, where SEC programs traditionally dominate. His commitment adds to a class already headlined by quarterback Trae Taylor and reinforces Nebraska’s efforts to build a strong national footprint on the recruiting trail.
Big-bodied presence in the secondary…