5-star athlete Michael Terry III visits Nebraska ahead of recruiting dead period

San Antonio (Texas) Alamo Heights five-star athlete Michael Terry III appears to be closing in on a commitment decision with three major contenders in the race to land him: Oregon, Texas and Nebraska.

Terry visited both the Longhorns and Ducks last week, and right before Thursday’s start to the recruiting dead period, the Huskers got him to Lincoln once more.

The trip was his second since June, when he took an official visit with Matt Rhule and Co., where they firmly planted themselves as a threat to get his commitment.

@CoachMattRhule and staff didn’t disappoint again!!!!
thanks @HuskerFootball for another great experience @HuskerFBRecruit @GarretMcGuire @KyleFisherUNL @CoulterRecruits @Adam_DiMichele @SWiltfong_ @MikeRoach247 #GBR #husker #Nebraska #blessedbythebest pic.twitter.com/1wW3MiMvnC

— michael Terry lll (@mterry_3) August 1, 2024

“It was a very, very nice place and the things they got going for the future are super big,” Terry told On3’s Steve Wiltfong after that trip.

The Huskers also check a lot of boxes for Terry, both in a school and football program.

“I think it’s a good fit because the staff and education is great,” Terry said. “I believe that Coach Rhule is going in the right direction with the program and the connections he has with the players and parents is unbelievable. It was a lot of ex-players and parents there and you can tell they still felt comfortable there.”

Terry has yet to announces a decision date but is expected to make a commitment prior to his senior year so he can focus on his final season of high school football.

Michael Terry III Recruiting Profile

The 6-foot-2.5, 211-pounder is the No. 28 overall prospect in the 2025 class, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He ranks as the nation’s No. 1 athlete and the No. 8 recruit in the Lone Star State.

On3’s Scouting and Rankings team writes this about him as a prospect:

True do-it-all football player who could project at a high level at upwards of four or five positions at the next level. Has lined up as a receiver, running back, quarterback and cornerback for his high school team. Measured at 6-foot-2.5, 211 pounds with 32 ⅛-inch arms and 9-inch hands at the On3 Elite Series prior to his senior season. Registers as a strong athlete in track and field posting 6-4 foot high jump and a 11.05 second mark in the 100 meters. Transfers that athleticism to the field, where he is one of the more impactful jumbo athletes in the cycle on Friday nights. Shows good patience and athleticism as a big running back. Good ability after the catch as a receiver. Rushed for nearly 1,000 yards and 20 touchdowns, also accounting for over 500 receiving yards and 10 more scores as a junior. Could potentially grow into a jack of all trades offensive weapon capable of lining up in the backfield, split out as a receiver or as an H-Back. May have the highest true upside as a versatile back seven defender. Has a linebacker frame with corner athleticism and fluidity. Capable of impressive plays in coverage. Has true positional ambiguity but an extremely versatile and useful skill set, but will need to hone in on one position and add technical skill as he’s yet to focus at one spot. Must improve his catching technique if he plays wide receiver full time, as he has a tendency to body catch in addition to polishing up his routes.