Nebraska Football Commit Trae Taylor Names Top Recruiting Targets

Trae Taylor is one of six commits in Nebraska football's 2027 recruiting class. The four-star quarterback from Illinois was the first player to commit, and he has been leading the way in trying to get other top prospects into the class with him.

He has helped get the Huskers' class to where it is today, ranked firmly inside the top10 on Rivals. He is the second-highest rated commit for the Huskers, but he is targeting more players who could make him move down in the long run. There's no doubt, however, that he'd be just fine with that if it put the team in the best position to succeed.

In a recent social media post, Taylor was clear about who his top targets are in the class, naming multiple offensive recruits he wants to bring with him to Lincoln. Here is what he had to say.

It’s it’s go time for 27. Need these dudes with us @AhmadHudson9 @CooperTerwilli1 @Albert_Simien33 @Kennedybrown75 @Masonhalliman08 @KhalilTaylor08 and @HaynieKylonn work to do https://t.co/rWEu0ZfVQa
— Trae Taylor (@Qb6Trae) January 9, 2026

All of these players have specific roles they could fill, and the Huskers are likely to swing for the fences with the hopes of landing all of them. Here is what each of these 2027 recruits has to offer.

Ahmad Hudson

Ahmad Hudson is a freak athlete who could play anywhere in the country. The five-star prospect from Louisiana plays tight end, but he also has done a solid job on the basketball court. Nebraska is willing to take the talented prospect for both sports, which has been a key headline for what Hudson is looking for in his next home.

Hudson is likely the top target for the Cornhuskers right now, and he is looking to have another solid year at the high school level before he signs with a school in December. No one has pushed harder from a peer-to-peer standpoint than Trae Taylor. The Huskers will be battling LSU heavily in this one, it seems.

Cooper Terwilliger

This seems to be more in the Huskers' ballpark, but that doesn't mean Cooper Terwilliger isn't a high-caliber player. The class of 2027 has gone much better for the Huskers than the class of 2026 did, and landing a guy like Terwilliger would do nothing but help them more along the way. The South Dakotan is one of the top tight ends in the nation and has made some headlines as a guy to watch for Nebraska.

It seems Nebraska is setting the pace, and Taylor hasn't been shy about how much he would love to add his commitment. This would be a huge addition at tight end position.

Albert Simien

Another five-star prospect the Cornhuskers have put themselves in a good position with is Albert Simien, an uber-talented offensive lineman from Louisiana.

Taylor has said he wants the best of the best that he can get, and there aren't many who will qualify as better than a guy like Simien. The Cornhuskers will be battling multiple schools for his services down the stretch.

Kennedy Brown

There's not a school in the nation that would pass up the chance to take the best offensive lineman in the country. The Huskers have done nothing wrong in Kennedy Brown's recruitment, as they are giving their best at-bat for the five-star from Houston. Brown has been listed as a major target for a reason. Similar to Hudson, you can make the case that he is the overall top target for the Huskers right now.

As for Taylor, the talented QB has made it a point to name Brown as someone he wants to get to Nebraska. Brown is someone who would protect Taylor to the fullest. These two players would have the chance to be special as a team.

Mason Halliman

It is clear that Mason Halliman is one of the more underrated prospects on the board. Many schools have made a push to get him in the boat, and he is good enough to move up the rankings. He is viewed as a top guy on the offensive line and one of the top targets in Illinois.

That happens to be the same state Taylor is from. This would help the two build a connection all the way to Lincoln, which is key to any success these two will have. It is important to build a connection with your OL if you are a QB, so why not start early with a trusted prospect like Halliman?

Khalil Taylor

Khalil Taylor is an uber-talented prospect with some ties to Trae Taylor already. The wide receiver from Pittsburgh has been a top Nebraska target and has reopened his recruitment after initially committing to Penn State. He took an unofficial visit to Lincoln this past fall.

Khalil and Trae already have ties from playing on the same 7on7 team. They could become a dynamic duo at the collegiate if given the chance to play together.

Kylonn Haynie

It's not a look at recruiting for the Nebraska Cornhuskers without talking about an in-state prospect. Running back Kylonn Haynie from Omaha Central High is one of the more intriguing prospects in the state. The Cornhuskers are expected to be the team to beat in this one, thanks to the proximity factor and the push the Huskers have made.

The push has been even stronger as the commits, including Taylor, have made it a point to make Haynie feel like a priority. He is one of the fans' favorite targets, and he could put the Cornhuskers in better shape than they were at the position.

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