Nebraska lands commitment Tory Pittman

Nebraska secures Rivals No. 2 safety Tory Pittman, strengthening the 2027 class.

Nebraska lands commitment Tory Pittman

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule landed a commitment from Tory Pittman, a standout safety from Omaha Central. Pittman is Rivals No. 2 safety and the top prospect in the state. He stands 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 185 pounds. He visited Lincoln several times, including the Battle of the Boneyard event, and chose the Huskers over programs such as LSU, Notre Dame, Michigan, and Penn State.

Pittman highlighted the program's culture and the strong relationships with the coaching staff as key reasons for choosing Nebraska. He becomes the second commit in the 2027 class, joining Trae Taylor, and his decision adds momentum to the Huskers recruiting efforts in a deep national field.

This pickup matters for Nebraska’s recruiting narrative. Keeping top in state talent helps create a core that can grow together in the 2027 class. Rhule has been selling culture and opportunity, and Pittman’s choice signals a shift from scattered bets to a more focused pipeline.

If the momentum holds, Nebraska can build a recognizable identity in a crowded field. The real test will be sustaining this pace through the next cycles and translating early commitments into on field depth and wins.

Highlights

Momentum in Lincoln is real and the next few months will show how far it goes.