{"id":48993,"date":"2023-07-16T13:00:28","date_gmt":"2023-07-16T17:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/?p=48993"},"modified":"2023-07-15T09:31:56","modified_gmt":"2023-07-15T13:31:56","slug":"could-nebraska-land-nate-fraziers-commitment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2023\/07\/16\/could-nebraska-land-nate-fraziers-commitment\/","title":{"rendered":"Could Nebraska Land Nate Frazier&#8217;s Commitment?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As one of the top recruits in the country, four-star running back <a href=\"https:\/\/247sports.com\/player\/nate-frazier-46118694\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nate Frazier<\/a> included the Huskers in the list of his top eight schools alongside a host of powerhouse programs. But what are the reasons that the staff would take a chance on him in their class? Let&#8217;s break it down.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">BREAKING: Five-Star RB Nate Frazier is down to 8\ufe0f\u20e3 Schools!<\/p>\n<p>The 5\u201911 210 RB from Compton, CA is ranked as the No. 15 Player in the \u201824 Class (No. 1 RB)<\/p>\n<p>Where Should He Go?\ud83d\udc47\ud83c\udffd<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wpQEqXy0zM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/wpQEqXy0zM<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QqIMXSg5GN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/QqIMXSg5GN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Hayesfawcett3\/status\/1678841899136827392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 11, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Reasons For Optimism<\/h2>\n<h3>NU&#8217;s Recent Rushing History<\/h3>\n<p>Along with the Cornhuskers, Frazier&#8217;s commitment is being analyzed by the juggernauts of college football. This includes teams like Georgia, Alabama, Oregon and Tennessee. Because of this offer list,\u00a0 <strong>EJ Barthel<\/strong> and <strong>Garrett McGuire<\/strong> would have to work hard to earn his commitment. And based on the program&#8217;s recent failures under\u00a0 <strong>Scott Frost<\/strong>, that becomes even harder to do. But there is hope in NU&#8217;s recent rushing performances. Last season under<strong> Bryan Applewhite<\/strong>, junior<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/anthony-grant-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Anthony Grant<\/a> rushed for 915 yards and six touchdowns on 218 carries. In his freshman season,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/ajay-allen-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Ajay Allen<\/a> was equally impressive when he rushed for 190 yards and two touchdowns in his appearances. However, what might turn a prospect like Frazier away is that Nebraska hasn&#8217;t had a true threat. Only that distinction belongs to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/devine-ozigbo-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Devine Ozigbo<\/a>. In the program&#8217;s\u00a0 2018 season, he became the program&#8217;s leading rusher when he finished with 1,082 yards and\u00a0 12 touchdowns.<\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A Good Visit In March<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On March 25, the Huskers hosted Frazier and 25 other visitors for a massive recruiting weekend. But he wasn&#8217;t overwhelmed. In fact, according to 247Sports, he &#8220;was very high on the Huskers and in playing for\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Matt Rhule<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.&#8221; Furthermore, he was also moved by their success in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers. From Frazier&#8217;s perspective, &#8220;When you&#8217;ve got coaches that just coached\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/McCaCh01.htm?__hstc=213859787.81f24ad7af5b0aa5ba9891ecad427dfd.1675102151988.1689187858654.1689390920418.17&amp;__hssc=213859787.5.1689390920418&amp;__hsfp=207578461\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Christian McCaffrey<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, that gets you fired up and lets you know what they are doing. Another big draw is the program&#8217;s fanbase and their continued support of their team throughout the decades. According to 247Sports, this left a huge impression on the coveted recruit because &#8220;they have been selling out tickets since 1962.&#8221; Because of this, he was very adamant that he needs to see a game in the spring.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Frazier&#8217;s Commitment Fits Nebraska&#8217;s Mold of A Big Ten Running Back Is Looking For<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As the second-ranked player in California and the top running back in the 2024 class, Frazier has the makings of a football star. During his high school career, he&#8217;s earned that right. Last season for Mater Dei High School, Frazier proved his elite status when he rushed for 791 yards and six total touchdowns. On top of his rushing prowess, he also has top-end speed on the track. In his junior year, he ran a time of 10.77 seconds in the 100-meter dash. With Frazier&#8217;s commitment, the program will get a player with explosive traits that the staff is looking for.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Why He Won&#8217;t Sign With The Program<\/h2>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">NU Is Saving Its Scholarships For Certain Recruits<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As of right now, the staff has three targets in mind to finish up their recruiting before the season. This includes four-star interior offensive lineman\u00a0<\/span><strong>Preston Taumua<\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, and Miami cornerback<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<strong>Amare Sanders<\/strong><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Don&#8217;t be surprised if the two commit this month. Both\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Donovan Raiola<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Evan Cooper<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0have made huge inroads in each of their recruitments. As of now, 247Sports has both strongly leaning toward NU. In the case of\u00a0<\/span><strong>Grant Brix<\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, it is a different story. He came off a great visit to Alabama, but Kansas State captured his attention. Because of this, he has been forecasted to KSU multiple times. However, it may be too big of an ask. Head offensive line coach <strong>Conor Riley<\/strong> has three commits already in\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/247sports.com\/player\/ryan-howard-46132944\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ryan Howard<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/247sports.com\/player\/gus-hawkins-46136504\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Gus Hawkins<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, and\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/247sports.com\/player\/kyle-rakers-46132681\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kyle Rakers.<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0But can the program bring one more in?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read more about Grant Brix and other Nebraska targets here:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2023\/07\/11\/the-remaining-targets-for-nebraska-on-the-recruiting-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Remaining Targets for Nebraska on the Recruiting Trail\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kewan Lacy Is Already In The Fold<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For Barthel&#8217;s second running back commit as a Cornhusker, he flexed his Texas connections once again to land\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/247sports.com\/player\/kewan-lacy-46128272\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kewan Lacy<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. As the Huskers only running back commit, the four-star continues the Texas pipeline. He now joins tight end\u00a0<\/span><strong>Ian Flynt<\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and offensive lineman\u00a0<\/span><strong>Gibson Pyle<\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0as the team&#8217;s only commits from the state. But his most important contribution is his speed. Last season for Lancaster High, Lacy rushed for 730 yards and 11 touchdowns to help propel his team to a 6-1 record in the district. Can he do the same for the Cornhuskers alongside their most productive back\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/anthony-grant-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Anthony Grant<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. It&#8217;s certainly possible and there is no doubt that Rhule will give him a chance to contribute early. And if Nebraska earns Frazier&#8217;s commitment soon, it will make it even harder to decide the starter.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_48399\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48399\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-48399 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/USATSI_11415934_168400536_lowres-1024x778.jpg\" alt=\"Ian Flynt\" width=\"640\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/USATSI_11415934_168400536_lowres-1024x778.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/USATSI_11415934_168400536_lowres-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/USATSI_11415934_168400536_lowres-768x583.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/USATSI_11415934_168400536_lowres.jpg 1311w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-48399\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As one of the top recruits in the country, four-star running back Nate Frazier included the Huskers in the list of his top eight schools alongside a host of powerhouse programs. But what are the reasons that the staff would take a chance on him in their class? Let&#8217;s break it down. 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