Nebraska Football Recruiting: 5 Signing Day Decisions the Huskers Are Waiting on

Wednesday is the deadline for recruits to sign on the dotted line and declare their allegiance to their schools of choice. Nebraska, like many other schools, is waiting on pins and needles for some of its' big-ticket recruiting targets to select a hat on national television.

As we wait, let’s look ahead at the five biggest targets Nebraska is waiting on.

Andrus Peat

The 6'7", 305 pound gorilla in the room is Peat, a monstrous offensive lineman and arguably the best player on Nebraska’s recruiting radar screen. Signing Peat would be the signature accomplishment for Bo Pelini and his staff in the 2012 class.

However, Peat is holding out until the very end to announce his decision. Stanford seems to be Nebraska’s primary competition, and the decision Peat makes will go a long way towards how NU’s recruiting class is judged this year.

Devian Shelton

With the departure of Alfonzo Dennard, and the struggles of Nebraska’s secondary in 2011, cornerback is a huge area of need for Nebraska. While the signing of Mohammed Seisay provides a critical talent infusion at the position, the addition of a four-star cornerback prospect like Shelton would be a huge bonus for NU.

Nebraska had been battling Washington for Shelton’s signature, but it appears that USC has made a late entry into the contest. The Trojans’ late arrival certainly isn’t good news for Nebraska.

Vincent Valentine

Never mind the fact that he’s got a name that sounds like a Cowboy Bebop character, Valentine is a promising defensive tackle prospect.

This is another area that is a primary focus given NU’s struggles with depth and talent in 2011. Nebraska is competing with Illinois and Florida to sign Valentine, and the recruit has given little indication of which way he is leaning.

Alonzo Moore

Moore is listed as an athlete, which given his size (6'2", 175 pounds) means he is likely to get looks at either wide receiver or cornerback.

Husker Locker also posits that Moore might get a look at quarterback, given Moore’s speed and skill set and Tim Beck’s offense. Of course, that means Nebraska will have to secure Moore’s commitment on Wednesday first.

Aaron Curry

Nebraska’s other defensive tackle target, Curry, would provide important depth and talent for NU at a position in desperate need. The primary competition for Curry’s signature is between Nebraska and Iowa, which puts into focus Rick Kaczenski, Nebraska’s new defensive line coach and Iowa’s old one.

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