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4-Star Athlete Nasir Rankin Set to Commit Today; Will He Pick the Huskers?

Nebraska is among five schools on the Illinois prospect's list of finalists
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Nasir Rankin during pre-game
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The Nebraska Cornhuskers have a chance to land one of their top targets in the 2026 recruiting class Wednesday. Rankin is set to choose between five schools: Illinois, North Carolina, Duke, USC, and Nebraska.

Rankin is a two-sport star. so one can imagine a big reasoning for Duke and UNC likely piquing his interest. The talented four-star attends Morgan Park High School in Illinois, so by nature, Illinois remains one of the top options. USC has always been an intriguing pick for players who want to live that specific lifestyle. The culture is undeniable. Nebraska is a top school as well because of its rich history and having a good relationship with the wide receiver.

Where does the Huskers stand, one may ask.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers don't seem to be the favorite in the hours leading up to the decision, but anything can change. Rankin has been peer recruited by many players, including 2027 Nebraska QB commit Trae Taylor.

247Sports' Hudson Standish shared an evaluation on Rankin for fans who want to know what type of player he is.

"Two-sport star who has dominated Chicago Public Schools competition on the gridiron and hardwood since his freshman campaign. Estimated to hover a shade under 6-foot, 160 pounds and has verified his athleticism with dunk contest bounce and high-flying open-floor finishing ability in game. Reasonably could line up in the slot on either side of the ball at the next level, but will likely face an easier learning curve as a receiver. Plays with elite initial explosiveness and has proven to be endlessly creative in the open field. Will stack together cuts while retaining top-end gear."

The commitment will be made at 4:30 p.m. CDT.

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Caleb Sisk is a talented sports journalist from the state of Georgia. Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Sisk's passion for sports grew. Bringing years of recruiting coverage experience, he has been named a National Recruiting Reporter and covers various college sites on the On SI network. He takes pride in covering recruiting and has been featured by numerous companies for his excellent coverage and knowledge. He has also spent time at other companies, including Rivals, where he covered the Tennessee Volunteers.

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