Amir Brown’s recruitment took a sharp turn this fall — and it didn’t take long for the 2027 four-star running back to find clarity. The Rolesville (N.C.) standout committed to North Carolina on Aug. 3, but after backing off that pledge on Oct. 15, a new opportunity emerged. Nebraska entered the picture in September, and not long after, Brown found the fit he had been looking for.
The No. 286 prospect in the 2027 Rivals Industry Ranking committed to the Cornhuskers.
Brown visited Nebraska twice in back-to-back weeks for the Northwestern and USC games. He went with his dad first, then returned with his mom. By the end of the first visit, he knew Lincoln was special…