Another fast-rising Midwest defender is making his way to Lincoln this summer. After being offered by Nebraska on April 29, three-star linebacker Matthew Brady of Central Catholic in Bloomington (IL) has already locked in an official visit date with the Big Red. Things between both sides have quickly heated up, and now the rising senior will make his second visit to Nebraska from June 12-14. Here's the latest on one of the Huskers' fastest risers in the 2027 cycle, including other linebacker targets NU is going after, and where the class currently stands. — Greg Smith (@GregSmithRivals) May 9, 2026 An Expedited Relationship It's only been 11 days since Brady received his scholarship offer from Nebraska, but in that short span, Matt Rhule and his staff have already built momentum in this recruitment. The three-star linebacker made his way to Lincoln for an unofficial visit on May 6 and told Greg Smith of Rivals that he “absolutely loved it.” That early impression quickly pushed things to the next stage.…