2025 Mays (Kansas) High School three-star wide receiver Bryson Hayes announced his commitment to the Huskers over Kansas State and Kansas State University on Sunday, leaving his home state to play college football. Became.
“I chose Nebraska because I saw a way to develop there and be the best player I could be,” he told Rivals' Greg Smith. “I also believe that Nebraska's culture cannot be matched in many other places.
Hayes' commitment comes less than two weeks after he traveled to Nebraska for spring practice. This experience gave him an idea of what kind of development was taking place under Matt's rules. Hayes looked for the right situations on and off the field, and Nebraska checked all the boxes.
“I want to be a better football player, but it's important to me to be with a team that allows me to be a better person off the field as well,” he previously told Inside Nebraska. my life. ”
His relationship with wide receivers coach Garrett McGuire was a key factor in his decision to join the Huskers.
“Me and Mr. G[arrett McGuire]“We’re pretty close,” he said. “I think it's cool because it's much easier to build a relationship with a coach who's not that much older than you. He's a very smart coach, you can tell by the meetings.”
Nebraska drafted Hayes out of the lineup as a “game changer” on the offensive line. He models his game after Tyreek Hill, and he's plenty fast in his own right, with a 10.6-second 100-meter dash and 4.34-second 40-yard dash. He had 60 receptions for 962 yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior.
Hayes had previously scheduled official visits to Kansas State, Nebraska and Kansas State in June, but he has canceled his remaining two visits and plans to visit the Huskers only this summer. He also plans to return to the city for the spring game at the end of the month, which will be his first visit to Lincoln as a commitment.
Hayes will be the fifth player in Nebraska's 2025 class, joining four-star defensive lineman Tyson Terry from Omaha North and three-star athlete from Millard North. Kaden Vermaas, Wahoo Bishop Neumann 3-star running back connor booth and Lincoln (Nebraska) Southwest wide receiver Jackson Carpenter.
“I can't wait to play in the big game against the best team in the country,” Hayes told Smith. “And bring victory to Lincoln.”
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