Top-rated Illinois quarterback prospect in Class of 2027 Trae Taylor commits to Big Ten program
- Trae Taylor, a four-star 2027 quarterback from Carmel Catholic High School in Illinois, committed to Nebraska on Thursday.
- Nebraska secured Taylor's commitment after he visited campus multiple times and chose them over Illinois, LSU, Michigan, and Texas A&M.
- Taylor, who stands about 6-foot-2 and weighs around 190 pounds, is praised for his arm talent, comfort in the pocket, and dual-threat potential with room to grow.
- Taylor stated, "Nebraska is going to be the best place for me," and credited coaches Matt Rhule and Glenn Thomas for their genuine support and NFL preparation.
- Taylor's commitment initiates Nebraska's 2027 recruiting class and could help the program attract additional talent locally and nationally as he develops.
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4-star 2027 quarterback Trae Taylor commits to Nebraska over LSU, Illinois
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Highly touted 2027 quarterback Trae Taylor committed to Nebraska on Thursday. Taylor made his commitment on a YouTube livestream, choosing Nebraska over LSU, Illinois and Texas A&M. According to On3, the 4-star signal caller is ranked 40th nationally overall and second in the state of Illinois. The Mundelein, Illinois, native threw for 3,061 yards with 20...
Carmel quarterback Trae Taylor commits to Nebraska
Few prep athletes have had a longer recruitment than Carmel’s Trae Taylor, who picked up his first Division I offer from Maryland as a seventh-grader.On Thursday, the sophomore quarterback ended the speculation by committing to Nebraska in a live announcement on YouTube.He’s the Cornhuskers’ first recruit in the 2027 recruiting cycle, picking them from among 30-plus Power Four offers. According to the 247Sports composite rankings, he’s the No. 2…
Trae Taylor, No. 3 Quarterback In 2027, Announces Commitment
Ranking The Alternate Uniforms For Every Big Ten Football Team (1:38) Quarterback Trae Taylor ranks among the top prospects in the Class of 2027. But while he's got a few years before he'll be ready for college, he's ready to make his commitment now.Speaking to Hayes Fawcett of On3 Sports, Taylor announced that he is committing to Nebraska. He picked the Cornhuskers over Illinois, Texas A&M and LSU. “Committing to Nebraska is amazing but I still…


Quarterback Trae Taylor ‘didn’t leave a stone unturned’ in committing to Nebraska football
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.
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