Four-star quarterback Trae Taylor committed to Nebraska over LSU, Illinois, and Texas A&M, becoming the first recruit in NU’s 2027 class and a cornerstone of its future offense.

Quarterback prospect Trae Taylor, one of the top passers in the 2027 recruiting class, announced his commitment to Nebraska on Thursday. A coveted recruit from Mundelein, Illinois, Taylor becomes the first player committed to the Huskers in the 2027 cycle,

Carmel sophomore quarterback Trae Taylor has committed to play at Nebraska. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound Taylor, who is considered one of the top quarterbacks in the 2027 class, announced his decision via YouTube on Thursday afternoon.