Mullin: What Nebraska football is getting in three-star athlete Evan Taylor

Three-star athlete Evan Taylor announced his commitment to Nebraska on Monday. Here’s the key information to know about the Huskers’ latest 2024 commit. Height and weight: 6-foot-3, 180 pounds. 247Sports: 3 stars. On3: Unranked. Rivals: 3 stars. ESPN: Unranked. Other key offers: Charlotte, East Carolina, Florida Atlantic, Rutgers. Two takeaways * Track times: In both the 2023 and 2024 recruiting classes that Nebraska's new coaching staff has assembled, a preference for players with track and field experience has emerged. Moreover, recruits who display speed on the track have become priorities for Nebraska — Taylor included. The 11.34-second 100-meter dash he ran as a junior won't hold up against elite sprinters like Brice Turner or Malachi Coleman, but it's still an impressive mark for a 6-3 athlete. * Versatile commit: Also a talented wide receiver for his high school team, the door may be open for a future position change if needed. Nebraska coaches moved several players to new positions during spring camp, while other recruits such as Mason Goldman and Jason Maciejczak arrived on campus with a dual offensive/defensive line distinction. That won't be the case for Taylor, who is expected to fit into the secondary. But with speed and experience at wideout, who knows what the future will hold for him. What it means When Nebraska defensive backs coach Evan Cooper believes he's found an intriguing prospect, head coach Matt Rhule tends to believe his evaluation. The Huskers have loaded up their visitor weekend with 2024 defensive backs and athletes, also extending many new offers at camps. Unlike other recent commits such as Callen Barta and Braylen Prude, Jones was already an established FBS-caliber prospect heading into the summer. Nebraska still moved quickly to get him on campus and earn his commitment, clearly believing in its evaluation of Jones as a future contributor in the secondary.