Huskers Land in Final Six for 2027 4‑Star Corner Back

Nebraska’s recruiting momentum continues to build as Matt Rhule and his staff secure a spot in the final six for 2027 four‑star cornerback Bryce Williams. The Huskers have been steadily prioritizing the dynamic defensive back, and a consistent presence has kept them firmly in the mix as Williams begins narrowing his path toward a decision.

The Western High School cornerback is a 6‑foot‑2, 175‑pound defensive back from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and one of the top prospects in the 2027 class. Rated a 90 overall by 247Sports, Williams sits at No. 209 nationally, No. 25 among cornerbacks, and is one of Florida’s more intriguing young defenders (No. 22) as his recruitment continues to rise.

Across two varsity seasons, he appeared in 21 games and totaled 51 tackles, posting identical 2.4 stops per game as both a junior and sophomore. He recorded 22 tackles with 19 solos during the 2025–26 campaign, following a 29‑tackle effort the year before that included nine assists and one tackle for loss.

Williams proved to be a disruptive presence in coverage, collecting four interceptions. He added 26 pass breakups across that span, including 12 as a junior and 14 as a sophomore, showcasing his instincts and ball‑tracking ability. Although he didn’t record any forced fumbles or blocked kicks, his consistency in creating incompletions and limiting passing windows stands out early in his high‑school career.

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Williams’ recruitment has exploded, drawing 44 offers from Power Four programs as some of the nation’s biggest brands lined up for the 2027 four‑star cornerback. Despite that overwhelming attention, he has trimmed his focus to a tightly contested group of six: Nebraska, Florida, Georgia, Clemson, Texas, and Syracuse. Each program brings a different pitch and developmental vision, but the Huskers’ inclusion in such a selective final list underscores just how seriously Williams views their long‑term potential.

Under Matt Rhule and defensive coordinator Rob Aurich, Williams projects as an ideal fit for a system built on length, physicality, and relentless competitive energy in the secondary. Rhule’s defenses lean heavily on versatile corners who can press, disrupt timing, and trigger downhill with confidence, traits Williams already flashes with his size, instincts, and ball production.

Aurich’s emphasis on technique, eye discipline, and creating chaos at the catch point aligns perfectly with Williams’ strengths as a long, fluid defender who thrives in man coverage but has the awareness to excel in pattern‑match concepts. His frame gives Nebraska a high‑ceiling perimeter defender who can erase space, challenge bigger receivers, and grow into a true boundary corner in a scheme that values toughness and adaptability.

Williams’ recruitment now shifts into a more focused, high‑stakes phase, and Nebraska’s presence in his final six keeps the Huskers firmly in the national conversation for one of the top young cornerbacks in the 2027 cycle. With his blend of size, instincts, and production, he’s the type of defender who can elevate a secondary the moment he steps on campus, and Rhule’s staff has positioned itself well to stay in the fight. As Williams continues evaluating his options, Nebraska remains a legitimate contender, one with a clear vision for how he could thrive in Lincoln.

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