It might be Groundhog Day but the Huskers are looking for a fresh start after what can only be called a disappointing Monday. Things do have a chance to turn Nebraska’s favor as four more players are expected to make a decision before signing on Wednesday.

Quayshon Alexander

While it definitely seems odd to “make a decision” when you’re already committed, it is worth pointing out that Alexander hasn’t talked publicly about his commitment in some time. The linebacker committed to the Huskers in June and then took visits to Indiana, Michigan, Pittsburgh and Rutgers.

Nebraska is looking to hang onto Alexander as he could develop into an intriguing defensive prospect as a outside linebacker and would join Greg Simmons and Pernell Jefferson as the linebackers in the class.

David Engelhaupt

Contrary to those who believe this is a “desperation” offer, Nebraska has always had interest in Engelhaupt. The Norfolk Catholic athlete shined during linebacker drills and clearly caught the attention of Mark Banker, who made a point to be around the drills and watch him practice.

Nebraska didn’t need Engelhaupt at linebacker with all the guys who were already coming in at that point, so the Huskers kept an eye on him through his senior year. The athlete starred as a running back for the C-1 State Runner Ups and the Huskers were considering making a move in the fall, but Engelhaupt was behind other prospects. After missing on Desmond Fitzpatrick and Chase Allen, Nebraska had the numbers to make the offer.

Lamar Jackson

The least surprising name on the list is also the most important. Jackson had announced his intentions to commit on this day in mid-January and his commitment video should be released around noon. The defensive back is deciding between Arizona State and Nebraska.

Jackson would be a tremendous addition for the Huskers as he’d be one of the team’s top prospects immediately and would push for early playing time upon arriving on campus. It had seemed Fitzpatrick and Jackson would be playing together, but now the Huskers are hoping to settle for one and not miss out entirely.

Isaiah Simmons

One of Mike Riley’s favorite recruits in the 2016 class, Simmons makes a decision on Tuesday and things don’t look to be in Nebraska’s favor despite a full-fledged recruiting effort that included multiple visits to watch him in track and football, as well as in-home visits.

Simmons told Nebraska to recruit him as a wide receiver but it looks like he’s changed his mind on that as well and will be playing defensive back for a different school. Tough late lass for Riley.