Nebraska Lands Top‑100 Wide Receiver Khalil Taylor

His choice, rooted in trust in position coach Daikiel Shorts alongside the chance to play with QB Trae Taylor, lifts Nebraska’s 2027 class to four Rivals Top‑100 commits.

Overview

Khalil Taylor committed to Nebraska on Monday, July 6, choosing the Cornhuskers over finalists Penn State, Colorado and Alabama.
Taylor is a consensus four‑star and a Rivals Top‑100 prospect ranked around No. 90 overall and No. 17 at wide receiver.
Taylor told reporters he has 'shut down' his recruitment and cited his rapport with wide receivers coach Daikiel Shorts and the opportunity to play with Nebraska commit Trae Taylor.
His junior-year production includes 33 catches for 571 yards and 16 receiving touchdowns plus 38 total touchdowns over two seasons, according to MaxPreps and recruiting reports.
The commitment raises Nebraska’s 2027 class profile, giving the Huskers their most Top‑100 recruits in a class since 2005 and creating momentum after earlier staff recruiting gains.