Nebraska Lands Talented 2027 Running Back Amir Brown

Big Red adds a powerful runner to an already impressive 2027 class.

Nebraska fans finally received some positive news following the hammering at the hands of Penn State. The Huskers secured the commitment of 2027 running back Amir Brown, a four-star prospect out of Rolesville, North Carolina. At 5-10 and 200 pounds, Brown brings the kind of size, power, and downhill physicality that Nebraska sorely lacked against the Nittany Lions.

Originally committed to North Carolina, Brown also drew interest from Florida State, Notre Dame, and Georgia, but ultimately chose the Huskers. His compact build and ability to churn through contact mirror the exact type of back who punished Nebraska’s defense in Happy Valley. In the rough-and-tumble Big Ten, finding a runner who can keep his legs driving after first contact is worth its weight in gold.

A Stellar 2027 Class Taking Shape

Matt Rhule’s 2027 class is quietly becoming one he can hang his hat on. Already ranked second in the Big Ten and fourth nationally, the group features standout talents Trae Taylor and Tory Pittman III, with Brown adding yet another high-upside piece. The class sits at six commits—right in line with the new era of roster building.

Gone are the days of loading up with 20+ high school signees. With NIL budgets tighter and portal needs more immediate, teams simply can’t afford to carry large developmental classes. Every spot—and every dollar—counts, which is why landing a back of Brown’s caliber is such a significant win.

A Future Opportunity in the Running Back Room

Nebraska’s running back room this season has been the Emmett Johnson show, with Johnson taking nearly all the meaningful carries and serving as a major weapon in the passing game. Behind him sits a pile of young talent, but no one has fully seized the RB2 job.

Brown’s arrival is still years down the road, but the opportunity will absolutely be there when he arrives in Lincoln. With the backfield unsettled behind Johnson and the long-term depth picture far from established, Brown will have a chance to compete early.

A Strategic, Selective Approach

Nebraska continues to be highly selective on the high school recruiting trail—an understandable strategy given both the loaded underclassman roster and the increasing reliance on the transfer portal. The Huskers no longer have the luxury of signing “project players” who may help down the road. Every commit has to matter.

And Amir Brown does matter. He’s a powerful, Big Ten-ready runner who fits exactly what Nebraska wants to be offensively and adds another cornerstone to a growing 2027 class.

For a program looking to build sustainable depth with the right pieces, Brown is the kind of commitment that moves the needle.