Nebraska Lands 2027 DL Jayden Travers, Beating Michigan and Miami

The Baltimore three-star cited Nebraska's development focus to signal early momentum in the 2027 class.

Overview

Travers announced his commitment during the Overtime National Championship broadcast, giving the Huskers a high-visibility win on the trail.
The St. Frances Academy defender chose Nebraska over finalists Michigan and Miami after receiving offers from multiple Power Five programs.
He is the seventh pledge in Nebraska’s 2027 cycle, the first defensive line commit and the second lineman overall in the class.
Recruiting services place the class at No. 5 nationally and No. 2 in the Big Ten per the 247Sports Composite, while Travers is rated a three-star and a top-60 defensive lineman by major outlets.
Travers visited Lincoln in late October and pointed to culture, coaching and a fit in Nebraska’s defensive front as deciding factors despite recent staff changes.