Four-star edge rusher Dawson Merritt pivots to Nebraska after previously committing to Alabama. Hayes Fawcett of On3.com confirmed Merritt is indeed heading to Lincoln instead of Tuscaloosa. He chose ‘Bama back on June 7.

Blue Valley four-star EDGE Dawson Merritt’s communication with Nebraska slowed down. Things changed when Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola suggested that he return to Lincoln for Nebraska’s game against Coloradoon Sept.

The 247Sports Composite has Merritt listed as the No. 4 prospect in Kansas in the 2025 class and as the No. 13 linebacker in the cycle. Merritt ranks as the No. 116 prospect nationwide. BREAKING: Four-Star EDGE Dawson Merritt has Flipped his Commitment from Alabama to Nebraska,

Star linebacker in the 2025 class, announced this week that he is flipping his commitment from Alabama to Nebraska. The No. 4 ranked player in the state of Kansas had been committed to the Crimson Tide since June.