To Centennial linebacker Dedrick Young the decision was a simple one. Pick the school where he most felt at home and found the best fit. That’s how the Huskers ended up with commitment No. 14 - and the second under new coach Mike Riley.

“I’m going to Nebraska,” Young said. “I just feel like the academics part, the environment and my comfort level with the players helped make my decision."

Young’s decision boiled down to a positive experience on his official visit for the Illinois game and a good relationship with the coaches hired to replace the ones that had been previously recruiting him.

Nebraska offered Young back in August after shifting through the next wave of linebackers. Under the old staff, Ron Brown and Ross Els were the primary recruiters for Young.

When Riley was announced as the new coach, linebackers coach Trent Bray took over the recruitment after he took the job. Bray had an in-home with Young last week, which helped solidify the decision.

The addition of Young is big for Nebraska as the Huskers are in desperate need of linebacking help. NU only has a few returning players with experience and will need to add depth this fall.

As an early enrollee, Young will be in position to help the Huskers out. Nebraska’s last two commitments have been linebackers, bringing the team’s total up to two, but the staff will likely look for even more help in January.

Young chose the Huskers over in-state school Arizona and fellow Big Ten school Michigan State. Young is the first commitment out of Arizona for Nebraska since Avery Moss in the 2012 class.

On 247Sports, Young is rated as a three-star and the No. 64 athlete in the country and the No. 11 prospect in Arizona. Besides linebacker, Young is considered a standout running back, having finished a strong career with Centennial.