BREAKING: Five-Star Quarterback Faizon Brandon Shocks College Football With His Commitment Timeline by Committing to Nebraska Cornhuskers Over Tennessee, Georgia Tech and Texas Longhorns…
In a shocking recruiting twist, five-star quarterback Faizon Brandon has committed to the Nebraska Cornhuskers, choosing Matt Rhule’s program over Tennessee, Georgia Tech, and Texas. The decision is a massive win for Nebraska, which has been working to reestablish itself as a national powerhouse.
Brandon, a 6-foot-4, 202-pound standout from Grimsley High School in North Carolina, is one of the most highly sought-after quarterbacks in the 2026 class. He put up elite numbers last season, throwing for 2,632 yards and 33 touchdowns while rushing for 588 yards and eight more scores. His dynamic playmaking ability earned him North Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year honors.
Nebraska’s ability to land a five-star quarterback of Brandon’s caliber signals a major step forward for Rhule and his staff. Known for developing talent, Rhule’s system could provide the perfect platform for Brandon to thrive in the Big Ten.
Brandon’s commitment instantly elevates Nebraska’s 2026 recruiting class and gives the Huskers a potential game-changing leader for the future. With his arrival, expectations in Lincoln just got a whole lot higher.
