Nebraska Cornhuskers
· 2026-07-02
Nebraska Cornhuskers received a commitment from Barrett Kitrell, a highly sought-after recruit, this week.
Barrett Kitrell, a 6-foot-4 and 270-pound prospect, chose the Nebraska Cornhuskers over Iowa.
He is the son of Barry Kitrell, a former fullback at Nebraska from 1984 to 1988.
Kitrell's decision is a significant win for head coach Matt Rhule, who is looking to build momentum ahead of his fourth year.
The Huskers have also fended off Ohio State to keep five-star quarterback commit Trae Taylor on board.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers will face the Ohio Bobcats on 2026-09-05 in their next game.
Kitrell's commitment brings the total number of recruits in the 2027 class to 21.
He follows in the footsteps of his father and brother, Bo, who played for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
And with this commitment, the Huskers are looking to turn a corner after a disappointing finish to the 2025 season.
But the team still has work to do to get back to their winning ways.
So the upcoming season will be crucial in determining the team's progress under Coach Rhule.
The Huskers have maintained the pledge of four-star safety Tory Pittman III despite pushes from Miami and LSU.
Kitrell described his selection of Nebraska over Iowa as “probably the hardest decision I’ve made in my life.”
He said he quizzed Geep Wade, the Huskers’ first-year offensive line coach, about everything.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are looking to build on this momentum as they head into the preseason camp.
With Kitrell on board, the team is hoping to make a strong push in the Big Ten conference.
The Huskers have a tough schedule ahead, but with their recent recruiting wins, they are looking to make a statement.