Source: Missouri DE Williams Nwaneri to transfer to Nebraska

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Nebraska has landed a commitment from Missouri transfer defensive end Williams Nwaneri, a source confirmed to ESPN.

The five-star true freshman is the No. 5 player in ESPN's transfer rankings and will have four seasons of eligibility remaining when he joins the Huskers.

Nwaneri's commitment is a significant recruiting victory for Matt Rhule and his program as they look to continue building on a 6-6 season in Rhule's second year and Nebraska's first bowl game appearance since 2016.

The 6-foot-7, 255-pound pass rusher from Lee's Summit North High School in Missouri was the No. 21 overall player in the ESPN 300 for 2024 and chose the in-state Tigers over Oklahoma and…