Nebraska's football program announced the addition of Caleb Green, a three-star linebacker who had been committed to the Missouri Tigers. The announcement marks a significant shift in the 2026 recruiting landscape for the Cornhuskers.
Green, listed 59th among linebackers and 11th within his Missouri high school class by Rivals, concluded his junior season with 145 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and two pass breakups. Those numbers helped him attract attention from multiple programs before he announced his decision.
Assistant head coach Jamar Mozee, who previously led Lee's Summit to a 64-35 record and four conference titles, played a pivotal role in the recruitment. Mozee's connection to Green's high school background proved decisive in convincing the prospect to switch his verbal commitment.
Coaching influence pays off
The commitment brings Nebraska's class to its 18th pledge and lifts the group to 16th in the national Rivals Team Rankings. Green joins Eli Harris as the second linebacker in the cohort, adding depth to a defense that aims to compete at the highest level in the Big Ten.
Missouri Tigers and Nebraska Huskers both confirmed the change on their official sites, underscoring the competitive nature of modern college recruiting. The move illustrates how strategic coaching hires can reshape a program's trajectory in a single recruiting cycle.