Missouri City, Texas Hightower Receiver Latrell Neville He will play his college football in Nebraska. Lone Star State’s pass receiver announced his plans on July 4 on Saturday.
6-foot-3-inch, 195-pound Neville is 11th for the coach Scott Frost and its staff in the class of 2021.
“I would say what made them right for me is the way they see me playing on the new offense and the way I was recruited by the new offensive coordinator Coach (Matt) Lubick and Coach Frost, “Neville told 247Sports.
Neville is a former Virginia Tech member who reopened the process in June. Nebraska caught fire quickly in the 247Sports Crystal Ball.
Other schools Neville said he considered include Florida, Missouri, and West Virginia. He posted his engagement news on social media.
“I want to thank God for blessing me with the talent to play the game I love at the college level,” Neville wrote on Twitter. “Today marks the beginning of a new journey in my career with constant prayer and the guidance I have received from my friends, family and coaches close to me, this decision would not be possible.
“I would like to thank all the universities and their coaching staff for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to advance my academic and athletic career at their institution. I am eternally grateful.
“That said, after careful deliberation, I would like to announce that I will commit to and bring my talents to the University of Nebraska.”
247Sports National Analyst compares Neville’s game to catcher Gators’ Trevon Grimes.
“Large-frame external receiver with excellent frame potential relative to position, “Brooks wrote in his assessment.” It has a large capture radius thanks to the frame. Long walker showing adequate to above-average speed in open field. Size and strength are manifested in the ability to fight through the arm tackle for more yards. Displays encouraging ball-tracking ability deep in the field Flashes better-than-expected screen play ability for a larger opening. Experience playing in the backfield.
“Power Five-gauge prospectus receiver with good physical tools that provide a higher ceiling in the long term. “
Neville is the second receiver to commit to Frost and his staff in this cycle, joining Camden County Pass receiver in Kingsland, Georgia, Shawn Hardy.
Other Nebraska members of this class include four-star offensive tackle Omaka (Neb.) Elkhorn South Teddy Prochazka, Washington linebacker Sioux Falls (SD) Randolph Kpai, Miami, Florida, northwest linebacker Patrick Payton, Mount Pleasant (Iowa) High Offensive Guard Henry Lutovsky, Los Gatos (California) High Outside Linebacker Will Schweitzer, Kearney (Neb.) Catholic Quarterback Heinrich Haarberg, Buford (Georgia) High Runner Gabe Irvin, Grantsville (Utah) High Offensive Brandon Yager and Tabor (Iowa) Fremont-Mills, outside linebacker Seth Malcom.
Stay tuned to 247Sports and Huskers 247 for more information on this unfolding story.
