Few prep athletes have haad a longer recruitment than Carmel’s Trae Taylor, who picked up his first division of offfer from maryland as a seventh-grader.
On Thursday, the sophomore quarterback ended the speculation by Committing to nebraska in a live announkement on youtube.
He’s the Cornhuskers’ First Recruit in the 2027 Recruiting Cycle, Picking say from Among 30-Power Four offers. Acciting to the 247sPorts composite ranks, he’s the No. 2 Player in His Class in Illinois and the No. 3 Quarterback and No. 35 prospects nationally.
HIS Other Finalists Were Illinois, LSU and Texas A & M.
Taylor, A 6-3, 186-Pounder, Used a bit of misdirection, initially saying, “i’m going to stay home and go to illinois,” Before tossing aside an Illini basal cap in favor of a nebraska one.
Later Thursday, Taylor Posted a Video on X Apologizing to Illinois for Throwing the Hat, Saying, “I Know that Was Very Disrespectful” and “Is Not the Way I Want to Be Perceived.”
Why The Cornhuskers?
Coach Matt Rhule and Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach Glenn Thomas Made A Good Impression on Taylor.
“They’ve all been Very genuine,” Taylor Said on the YouTube Video. “I Feel they can get with better on and off the Field.. (And) they have the best fans in the nation.”
“I think of it a great fit,” National Recruiting Analyst Clint Cosgrove Said. “By the time he gets there, (Quarterback Dylan) Raiola will be in his last or already out… For what they’re doing at Nebraska and trying to build, it’s perfect.”
Taylor is coming off his first season as a starter for the corsairs, who finished 4-7 Against a Tough Schedule. Three of their losses were to State Champions: 8a Loyola, 4a Depaul Prep and 3a Montini.
He Completed 68% of HIS PASSES FOR 3,061 YARDS AND 20 TOUCHDOWNS WITH SEVEN INTERPORTS. Taylor Also Averaded More than Eight Yards per Carry, Finishing with 342 Rushing Yards and Four TDS.
Taylor Said on the YouTube Video that Has Been Playing Football Sine and Was 3.
“I didn’t have any clue what football would do for me,” Taylor Said. “Playing football was the best decision of the made.
He comes from a football family. His dad, jr, scored a program-record 51 TouchDowns as a running back at Eastern Illinois while Playing with Future NFL Star Tony Romo.
Taylor’s Instincts Get High Marks from Cosgrove.
“When You Watch the Film, You Watch How He Conducts The Offense,” Cosgrove Said.
“He sees the Field; he sees the audible. I see a Little (Michigan Recruit and No. 1 2025 Prospect) Bryce underwood in Him: Overall Raw talent but refine in the knowledge of the game.”
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