The top-rated recruit in the state of Hawaii is headed to the Heartland.
Preston Taumua, the Top247 offensive lineman from Waipahu, announced his commitment to Nebraska late Sunday night, choosing the Cornhuskers over finalists Arizona, Auburn and Oregon.
In what could be considered a come-from-behind effort at the finish line, coach Matt Rhule, offensive line coach Donovan Raiola and the staff made a tremendous impression during Taumua’s official visit last month, sharing their vision for what the program could accomplish with the talented blocker leading the charge in the trenches.
Taumua, the No. 207 overall prospect and No. 11 rated interior offensive lineman in the 2024 class, per the 247Sports rankings, also took official visits to Arizona, Auburn and Oregon during a whirlwind month of June. He has signed up to play in the 2024 Polynesian Bowl all-star game after enrolling early in Lincoln.
The impressive 6-foot-4, 315-pound lineman has been among the most highly coveted prospects out West in the 2024 cycle and gives the Huskers a huge building block up front