The Huskers came away with a huge win on the field Saturday, and finished the weekend with another big win in the recruiting game.
Deiontae Watts, a defensive tackle from Plano, Texas, announced his commitment via Twitter this earlier afternoon. Watts had offers from a plethora of other major universities, including Texas, Texas A&M, USC, Oklahoma and UCLA.
#GOBIGRED #GBR #Husker pic.twitter.com/K3yftC8oeg
— Deiontae Watts KBC (@wattsdeiontae1) September 18, 2016
According to Rivals.com, the 6'3, 305-pound defensive lineman is a three-star caliber recruit. Watts' commitment will help add depth to a defensive line that has dealt with attrition over the past season.
Watts took his official visit to Nebraska for Saturday's game against Oregon.
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