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Huskers reel in first DB of their class of 2021 as Mississippi prep player makes his pledge

Nebraska on Tuesday reeled in the first defensive back of its 2021 scholarship recruiting class.

Lardarius Webb Jr., a 5-foot-10, 170-pound player from Jackson, Mississippi, announced his verbal commitment via Twitter.

"I just want to thank GOD that I'm able to showcase my talent on a such a BIG stage," he wrote. "This has been a long journey, but I have enjoyed this journey, too."

Webb Jr., the son of former NFL defensive back Lardarius Webb, becomes the 12th player known to have verbally committed to Nebraska's class of 2021.

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