When Danny Odem committed to the Nebraska football program, it was a sign of just how hot Matt Rhule and Co. were on the recruiting trail. Is it possible his decommitment could be a sign of just how cold they've all gone?
Odem is still a commit to the Huskers for now. But it appears the 4-star defensive back is starting to wonder if the grass might be greener elsewhere. At the very least, a talented defender is hearing from other schools, and Clemson, Penn State, and Michigan are all hot on his heels, according to Rivals.
Huskers work to keep 4-star DB Danny Odem amid Clemson, PSU, Michigan pursuit
If Odem leaving is an indicator of how things are going, then it looks like it's not that bad for Nebraska football. There's no indication that he's looking elsewhere and can even be seen on social media doing some peer recruiting for the Huskers.
It's not hard to imagine why Cornhuskers fans are a bit nervous about Odem. NU has already lost one defensive back from the 2026 class in CJ Bronaugh after he'd been committed for quite a while. That defensive back decided he wanted to stay closer to home in the end.
It's also a no-brainer as to why other schools are pursuing Odem, even though he's committed to the Huskers.
247 Sports recruiting analyst Andrew Ivins laid out the 4-star defensive back's key traits that make him so highly sought after.
"Pairs the physical traits with active eyes and high-end ball skills as he can jump routes and locate the football in the deeper third," Ivins said. "Comfortable working in off-man coverage as a zone defender, but has the agility and physicality to be effective in press-man coverage. Tends to be the aggressor in run support as he will fight through blocks and try to shrink escape lanes"
The Nebraska football team would love to keep this guy in the fold and turn things around in general if at all possible.