One of Nebraska’s top targets in the class of 2025 has announced his commitment. Linebacker Dawson Merritt committed to Alabama over Nebraska on Wednesday afternoon.
Merritt plays for Blue Valley High School in Stilwell, Kansas. Last season, he recorded 83 tackles, 17 for loss, and seven sacks.
Prior to his commitment, he told Chad Simmons of On3 that he had a close relationship with the Nebraska coaching staff and had even heard from a Nebraska quarterback.
“My relationship with that whole staff is different. I’m close to a lot of guys on the defensive staff. Me and Dylan Raiola have had a recent connection.”
Nebraska’s class of 2025 currently holds 11 commitments and is ranked 34th in the nation and tenth in the Big Ten, according to recruiting service On3. Below are social media reactions to the commitment.