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RECRUITING EARTHQUAKE: Nation’s No. 1 Prospect Stuns Rivals, Chooses Nebraska Over Oklahoma, Texas, and Penn State
In a decision that sent shockwaves through the college football world, the nation’s No. 1 high school football prospect, five-star quarterback Jalen “Jet” Thompson, has announced his commitment to the Nebraska Cornhuskers, stunning recruiting analysts and powerhouse programs across the country.
Thompson, a 6-foot-5, 215-pound dual-threat phenom out of Cedar Hill, Texas, made his announcement live on ESPN in a nationally televised segment. While many expected the elite signal-caller to land at either Oklahoma, Texas, or Penn State, he instead unzipped a Huskers windbreaker to reveal a bold red Nebraska jersey underneath—sending the entire Memorial Stadium crowd, watching via live feed, into a frenzy.
> “I didn’t come to make the easy choice—I came to make the right one,” Thompson said during the broadcast. “Nebraska’s not just about tradition anymore. It’s about the future. Coach Rhule’s vision, the offensive staff, the chance to be the guy who brings this program all the way back? That’s legacy.”
Sources close to Thompson said his final decision came down to two schools: Texas and Nebraska. The Longhorns had pitched proximity to home and a direct pipeline to the NFL. But what ultimately swayed the quarterback was what Nebraska offered beyond the field.
According to insiders, OC and QB coach Marcus Satterfield flew to Texas three times in the past month, including a surprise home visit with head coach Matt Rhule that lasted until 2 a.m. Rhule reportedly laid out a detailed four-year plan tailored specifically to Thompson’s skill set—emphasizing a pro-style development path, NIL branding strategies, and the opportunity to start as a true freshman in 2026.
“Nebraska is building something special,” Thompson’s high school coach, Dwight Randall, told reporters. “And Jalen didn’t just want to be part of something big—he wanted to ignite it. The staff’s transparency, their energy, and how they handled his recruitment? It blew everyone else out of the water.”
This commitment gives Nebraska its highest-ranked recruit in the modern era and potentially the most transformative player since Tommie Frazier. Thompson is currently ranked No. 1 overall in the 247Sports Composite, No. 1 quarterback in the country, and has drawn comparisons to a young Cam Newton with his combination of arm strength, pocket awareness, and mobility.
The fallout has already begun across college football. Message boards for Oklahoma, Texas, and Penn State lit up within seconds of the announcement, while Big Ten analysts are already speculating on how Nebraska’s 2026 recruiting class—now ranked No. 2 nationally—will reshape the balance of power in the new-look conference.
If there was any doubt that Matt Rhule was building a contender in Lincoln, it’s gone now.
Jalen “Jet” Thompson is a Cornhusker. And college football will never be the same.
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