Nebraska landed a commitment from class of 2025 edge defender Dawson Merritt on Thursday. The four-star recruit made the announcement on social media. According to the On3 recruiting rankings, Merritt is the 85th overall player in the 2025 class,

Four-star outside linebacker Dawson Merritt has announced that he’s flipped from Alabama to the Huskers. Merritt had been a long time target of the Huskers and remained a priority even after his initial commitment to Alabama.

Dawson Merritt committed to Alabama in June, but by keeping a strong relationship with him, Nebraska was able to flip Merritt's pledge.

Less than a week ago, a recruit out of Kansas elected to flip to the Jayhawks. This time, a Sunflower State prospect decided to join Nebraska football. Four-sta

With only a few weeks until early National Signing Day, college football recruiting is heating up once again. Teams are locking in the bulk of their 2025 freshman classes, and some players are reconsidering their original commitments.

Four-star linebacker Dawson Merritt has flipped from Alabama football to Nebraska. Merritt told On3 on Thursday. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound Stillwell, Kansas native had been committed to the Crimson Tide and coach Kalen DeBoer since June 26 with outside linebackers coach Christian Robinson listed as his primary recruiter.