Breaking News: Five-Star Recruit Shocks College Football World by Rejecting $6.7 Million, Decommits from Kansas State, and Flips Commitment to Nebraska Over Notre Dame and Georgia
In a stunning turn of events that has rocked the college football recruiting landscape, five-star recruit Jaden Lawson, widely considered one of the top prospects in the 2025 class, has decommitted from Kansas State and flipped his commitment to Nebraska. This surprising decision comes after Lawson, who had previously committed to Kansas State with an NIL deal worth a reported $6.7 million, opted to turn down the substantial financial offer and commit to the Cornhuskers instead.
The 6’3″ wide receiver from St. Louis, Missouri, had been heavily pursued by several elite programs, with Notre Dame and Georgia also vying for his services. Despite offers from these football powerhouses, Lawson’s commitment to Nebraska has sent shockwaves through the college football world, as many expected him to either stick with Kansas State or choose one of the two other top programs.
Sources close to Lawson’s recruitment indicate that his decision to decommit from Kansas State wasn’t solely about the financial offer. Instead, it was a combination of factors that led him to Nebraska, including the coaching staff’s vision for his development, the team’s recent revitalization under head coach Matt Rhule, and the potential for early playing time. Additionally, Lawson has been vocal about wanting to make a decision based on a place where he feels he can grow both as a player and as a person—something that ultimately tipped the scales in favor of the Cornhuskers.
“This decision is about my future, and Nebraska offers everything I’ve been looking for,” Lawson said in an exclusive interview after announcing his commitment. “It’s not about money. It’s about the opportunity to be part of something special and make an impact on and off the field.”
The football world will now turn its attention to Nebraska as the Cornhuskers look to build on their recruiting momentum and aim to restore their program to national prominence.
