2024 TE Eric Ingwerson flips commitment from Pittsburgh to Nebraska

Papillion (Neb.) La Vista three-star tight end Eric Ingwerson has flipped his commitment from Pittsburgh to Nebraska.

He had previously been committed to the Panthers since March 21, but the 6-foot-7, 245-pounder is changing his pledge in favor of Matt Rhule and the in-state Cornhuskers.

Ingwerson is the No. 1280 overall prospect and No. 75 tight end in the 2024 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 9 player in Nebraska.

On3 is much higher on Ingwerson than other industry services though, tabbing him as the nation’s No. 52 tight end and No. 6 recruit in Nebraska in the latest On300 rankings.

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Less than 50 miles from Lincoln, Ingwerson had made it to campus multiple times in the lead-up to his initial commitment to Pitt, and also made a trip the month following that decision. However, Nebraska tight ends coach Josh Martin and special teams coordinator Ed Foley stayed on the case and finally managed to pull off the flip.

Nebraska trending for another key commitment

The Huskers currently hold the nation’s No. 23 recruiting class in the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings after landing Ingwerson’s commitment. Nebraska already has 26 pledges this cycle, but they’re trending for a major one: four-star offensive lineman Grant Brix.

The 6-foot-6, 290-pounder is the No. 74 overall prospect and No. 2 interior offensive lineman in the 2024 class, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

On3 is slightly higher on him than other services, and the Scouting and Rankings team writes this about him as a prospect:

“He’s an aggressive offensive lineman with high-end functional movement skills that are among the best at the position in the 2024 cycle. Measured at close to 6-foot-6, 290 pounds. Has good length, particularly for the interior with a 33.75-inch arm. Plays in a downhill, run heavy offensive scheme for a small high school. One of the better movers among top 2024 offensive linemen. Light-footed and moves like a smaller player. Looks like a tight end at times. Fires off the ball with vigor. Works to finish blocks with authority once engaged. A dominant blocker at the second level.

… Brix stalks down and plants linebackers into the ground. Does what he wants against the competition for the most part. Has an encouraging multi-sport profile. A three-sport athlete as a good wrestler and state finalist in the shot put with a personal best of 50-2.5 feet. Does not face top competition and will need to continue developing in pass protection at the next level. Likely projects inside given his skill set.”