LATEST UPDATE: Quick and adaptable athlete commits to Nebraska football.

The newest 2025 recruit for the Nebraska football team is a versatile player whose ideal position is still up in the air.

Jeremiah Jones, a three-star prospect from Murray, Kentucky, is seen by Nebraska as a future difference-maker and as having a future home in Lincoln. One week after his formal visit, on Monday, Jones declared his commitment to Nebraska, picking the Huskers over his home state of Louisville. As of right now, Nebraska’s 2025 recruiting class has 14 commits.

Under head coach Matt Rhule, Nebraska has made a point of focusing on recruits with qualities like length, agility, and speed; another important attribute to consider is positional versatility. Being a 6-foot-5, 205-pound talent who was active on all areas of the field throughout his high school career, Jones seems to fit the mold.

Murray’s head coach Melvin Cunningham stated, “Jeremiah’s versatility is what makes him a special football player.” “His best asset is his ability to play both sides of the ball and be effective wherever he lines up.”

Jones spent his sophomore year mostly playing outside linebacker and wide receiver before switching to wide receiver last year. Cunningham, however, had to move the all-around athlete to quarterback for four games in order to get Jones the ball.

As a junior, Jones amassed over 1,200 yards of offense via the air, touchdown throws from six different quarterbacks, three touchdown runs, and two touchdown receptions. Jones is another extremely prolific defender; in the last two seasons, he has totaled 140 tackles and seven interceptions.

Jones’ inability to concentrate entirely on mastering a single position is a drawback of his frequent switching around of positions. But it also means that he has a unique perspective on football compared to other people.

Because of Jones’ prowess in analyzing film and then using what he learns on the field, Cunningham refers to the player as a “student of the game.”

“I recall that during a game last season, he approached the defensive end and immediately dropped out of coverage, intercepting a pass and returning it 99 yards. “What were you doing?” I asked him as he approached. stated Cunningham.

“Coach, they always line up in the same formation and run the same play; I could see it coming,” he added. That’s his only capability.

Jones was pursued by Florida State as a tight end or big-bodied wide receiver candidate throughout the recruiting trail, so it’s possible that the lack of a clearly defined position affected him. While Jones’ fellow in-state team, Louisville, believed that outside linebacker was his best position, Kentucky had discussed with Jones the possibility of moving to inside linebacker in the future.

Although Jones could still play wide receiver in the future, it seems more likely that he will play outside linebacker or in the Husker secondary at Nebraska.

Jones is expected to be the next athlete to go through this process. The Husker coaching staff has a track record of bringing in talented football players who may need some time and development to find their best on-field fit.

“I don’t believe we’ve experienced the full extent of his abilities,”Cunningham remarked. People tend to forget that Jeremiah is just 17 years old, so as he gets older, I believe the best is still to come. He’s going to be an incredible football player and a steal for Nebraska.”