Nebraska Lands 4-Star Safety Corey Hadley Jr., Bolstering 2027 Class
Nebraska picked up a significant addition to its 2027 recruiting class with the commitment of four-star safety Corey Hadley Jr. The Tyrone, Georgia native (6-foot-1, 192 pounds) is ranked as the No. 7 safety in the nation and No.
135 overall prospect by 247Sports, making him one of the more notable defensive pickups for Matt Rhule’s staff this cycle. Hadley Jr. ’s decision didn’t come without stiff competition.
Nebraska beat out powerhouse programs such as Alabama, Florida, Florida State, and Auburn to secure his pledge—an impressive recruiting win, particularly in talent-rich Georgia, where SEC programs traditionally dominate. His commitment adds to a class already headlined by quarterback Trae Taylor and reinforces Nebraska’s efforts to build a strong national footprint on the recruiting trail. BREAKING: Four-Star Safety Corey Hadley has Committed to Nebraska, he tells me for @Rivals The 6’1 192 S chose the Cornhuskers over Georgia Tech, Mississippi State, and Purdue He’s the No.
7 Safety in the 2027 Class (per Rivals Industry) https://t. co/WdC8QPkjEG pic. twitter.
com/2YFOJCSe63 — Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) April 26, 2026 Big-bodied presence in the secondary The Big Ten has long been known as a physical conference, and Nebraska’s latest addition fits that mold perfectly. Hadley Jr. brings a prototypical frame for a modern safety, with the size and length to grow into a more imposing defender at the collegiate level.