Nebraska Lands Its Next Superstar: Meet Larry Miles, the 2026 WR Already Drawing Julio Jones Comparisons
LINCOLN, NE — The Nebraska football program and Head Coach Matt Rhule have secured a potentially program-defining commitment for the future, landing a verbal pledge from Larry Miles, the electric wide receiver from Atlanta, Georgia, who is already generating breathtaking hype as one of the nation’s top prospects in the 2026 class.
Miles, a 6-foot-3, 195-pound sophomore, chose the Cornhuskers over a who’s-who of college football royalty, including Georgia, Alabama, and Ohio State. His commitment, announced Tuesday via social media, is not just a recruiting win but the acquisition of a talent around whom offenses are built. It is the rare early pledge that sends a shockwave through the recruiting landscape, primarily due to the eye-popping comparison his game elicits from scouts and analysts: a young **Julio Jones**.
“The tradition, the fans, and Coach Rhule’s vision are building something special in Lincoln,” Miles said in his commitment video. “I see the work they’re putting in and the way they develop players. I want to be a cornerstone of that. I believe we can bring championships back to Memorial Stadium.”
The Julio Jones parallel stems from Miles’s rare blend of imposing size, deceptive long-speed, and, most notably, his ferocious physicality after the catch. Like the former Alabama and NFL legend, Miles possesses the strength to bully defensive backs at the line, the body control to win 50/50 balls in traffic, and the raw power to turn short passes into explosive gains, consistently dragging tacklers for extra yards.
For Head Coach Matt Rhule and offensive coordinator Glenn Thomas, securing a receiver of Miles’s caliber this early is a monumental victory. It proves their developmental pitch—showcased by the transformation of players like Trey Palmer and the imminent breakout of younger recruits—resonates with elite, national talent. Beating the Southeastern powers for a Georgia-bred star signals that Nebraska’s appeal under Rhule extends far beyond its traditional regional footprint.
“Larry is a different breed of athlete,” said one national recruiting director. “His combination of size and polish at his age is exceptional. The physicality is what makes the Jones comparison stick. He’s not just a deep threat; he’s a complete weapon who changes how a defense has to play.”
The commitment acts as a powerful catalyst for Nebraska’s 2026 recruiting cycle, expected to attract other high-level skill players who want to play with a transcendent talent. It also provides a crucial future weapon for quarterback Dylan Raiola, creating a potential pipeline of elite offense for years to come.
In securing Larry Miles, Nebraska has done more than land a highly-ranked recruit. They have secured a potential face of the program, a talent whose style evokes an all-time great, and a stunning declaration that the Matt Rhule rebuild is accelerating toward a destination of national relevance. The future in Lincoln just got a whole lot brighter, and a whole lot more explosive.
