Nebraska Surges Into Top Tier for 2027 4-Star Cornerback

Nebraska has positioned itself firmly in the mix for ascending 2027 four-star cornerback Kei’Shjuan Telfair, cracking the standout defender’s top group as his recruitment gains momentum.

The Huskers haven’t hosted Telfair in Lincoln yet, but that could change soon as the staff gears up for a pivotal offseason push to secure a visit and strengthen their standing with one of the cycle’s fastest-rising defensive backs.

Telfair’s recruitment has drawn the attention of several national powers, and Nebraska is far from alone in the chase. Penn State and Ohio State have been steady presences, while Arizona State has made an early push out West. Notre Dame, Clemson, Miami, and USC add heavyweight competition from multiple regions, and Michigan and Indiana are also firmly in the mix as his offer list continues to expand. With so many major programs involved, the battle for Telfair is shaping up to be one of the more competitive defensive-back recruitments in the 2027 cycle.

Telfair is a 6-foot, 160-pound cornerback from Euclid High School in Euclid, Ohio, and one of the more intriguing defensive backs in the 2027 class. He holds a 90 rating from 247Sports, checking in at No. 228 nationally, the No. 27 cornerback, and the No. 4 overall prospect in Ohio. His early tape and trajectory have already made him a priority target for several major programs.

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— (𝐬𝐠) Keishjuan Telfair (@KeishjuanT) December 22, 2025

At 6-foot and still growing, Telfair brings the length and natural movement skills the staff desires on the perimeter, along with the upside to develop into a true press‑man corner in their scheme. Nebraska has emphasized adding young defensive backs who can run, transition cleanly, and compete at the catch point, and Telfair checks every one of those boxes. His frame, instincts, and early technical polish make him the type of long-term developmental prospect the Huskers have had success with, and someone who could eventually anchor the outside in a defense built around versatility and physicality.

What really stands out is his patience at the line of scrimmage. Telfair doesn’t lunge or overcommit. Instead, he mirrors releases with balance and trusts his feet. That discipline pairs well with his length, giving him the ability to disrupt timing without sacrificing leverage. Once he’s in phase, he displays strong ball skills, tracking throws naturally, and showing the confidence to play through the catch point.

In off‑coverage, Telfair reads route concepts well for his age. He shows early signs of being a true anticipatory defender, recognizing stems, breaking downhill with purpose, and closing space quickly. His burst isn’t just straight-line speed; it’s functional acceleration that shows up when he needs to recover or drive on underneath routes.

As Telfair’s profile continues to rise and more national programs crowd into the picture, Nebraska’s challenge will be turning early traction into meaningful momentum. The Huskers have positioned themselves well, but securing a visit remains the pivotal next step in proving they belong in the upper tier of his recruitment.

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— (𝐬𝐠) Keishjuan Telfair (@KeishjuanT) September 14, 2024

With his blend of upside, instincts, and long-term developmental potential, Telfair is the type of prospect who can reshape a secondary, and Nebraska’s pursuit in the coming months will reveal just how serious their push is for one of the Midwest’s most promising young defenders.

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