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Aurora tight end Austin Allen became the first 2017 in-state prospect to receive a scholarship offer from Nebraska on Friday. Allen announced on Twitter that he’d received the offer from the Huskers, who have been aggressive nationally in offering prospects but hadn’t offered an in-state player until Allen.

The 6-foot-8, 210-pound Allen caught 41 passes for 507 yards and eight touchdowns last season for Aurora. He’s also a top basketball player for the Huskies, one of the favorites to win the Class B title. Allen made unofficial visits to Nebraska last season prior to receiving his offer.

The Huskers already have a commitment for their 2018 class from Beatrice tight end Cameron Jurgens.

Below is Allen's tweet announcing his new offer from NU:

Blessed to have received my first offer from the University of Nebraska!! 🏈⚪️🔴 #GBR pic.twitter.com/wXl41KzN7a — Austin Allen (@austin15allen) February 19, 2016