Four-star safety Lamar Jackson commits to Nebraska

Four-star safety Lamar Jackson has committed to Nebraska, he announced in a video released by Bleacher Report on Tuesday.

Jackson is Scout.com’s top-ranked safety from California and the country’s seventh-best player at his position in the class of 2016.

The Elk Grove, Calif. native chose the Cornhuskers over Arizona and Arizona State, among others.

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Jackson, who made his official visit to Lincoln in November, is the highest ranking recruit in Nebraska’s 2016 class. He was an Under Armour All-America selection this year, as well as a participant in The Opening camp, which is an event for the top recruits in the nation.

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