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Away we go. Nebraska has picked up its first commitment of the 2017 recruiting class.

Linebacker Willie Hampton of West Palm Beach, Florida, told the Journal Star on Wednesday night that he has pledged to the Huskers.

Attending Oxbridge Academy, he is yet to visit Lincoln, but is planning to come later this spring. He wants to work a date around his football schedule. Hampton said he felt a good connection with linebackers coach Trent Bray.

"I just felt like it was the right place for me," Hampton said. "I researched and looked it up. Coach Bray was telling me a lot about the school. I think it's very strong educationally. I just felt right about it. The right school for me."

Here are Hampton's Hudl highlights.

Listed at 6-2, 220 pounds, Hampton said he considers himself "an all-around player."

Some other schools he was looking at included Indiana, Florida Atlantic and Western Michigan.