Nebraska offers scholarship to 8th grader, in-state prospect

Nebraska extended a scholarship offer to 2027 athlete Tory Pittman III on Sunday afternoon.

Pittman is a Nebraska native who is currently in the 8th grade at Buffett Middle School in Omaha. He’s expected to attends Central High School next year.

Pittman shared the offer came from Nebraska director of player personnel Omar Hales.

Here’s his announcement:

After talking with @Omeezi_ I’m honored to say I’ve received my first offer from my home state the University of Nebraska. Thanks @evancooper2 and @RingsNthingsCA . #GBR 🦅 pic.twitter.com/f2nMkWJZrs

— Tory Pittman III (@ToryP_3) February 19, 2023

Obviously it’s still very early for the class of 2027. Pittman does not yet have a rating for any of the major scouting services.

Pittman has also not yet decided on a position for the future. He has played both wide receiver and defensive back so far in his young career.

Here are some highlights he’s shared from both sides of the ball:

my highlights from city finals, 63-8 win BEST IN OPS pic.twitter.com/k0Qw4LfKfn

— Tory Pittman III (@ToryP_3) October 13, 2022

DB work @NELITE7v7_ pic.twitter.com/hfuIwOesyr

— Tory Pittman III (@ToryP_3) February 14, 2023

Nebraska is in its first offseason under head coach Matt Rhule.

Spenser Davis

Spenser is the news manager at Saturday Road and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.