Nebraska’s continued pursuit of one of Minnesota’s top prospects is starting to pay off. On Saturday, four-star interior defensive lineman Nehemiah Ombati of Shakopee (MN) cut his list to three schools. The Huskers join Michigan State and Missouri as finalists. Here’s the latest on one of NU's top defensive targets in the 2027 class, including what the Big Red has done so far this cycle and what Ombati’s potential commitment could mean moving forward. — Rivals (@Rivals) May 2, 2026 The Programs in the Race Ombati, the No. 373 overall prospect in the 2027 class, is now down to three schools. What was once a list of 17 Division I programs has been trimmed to Nebraska, Michigan State, and Missouri. The Tigers are widely viewed as the early leader, but the race is far from over. Ombati has already made two visits to Colombia and is scheduled to return for an official visit on June 12. Michigan State will host him for an official visit on June 5, marking his second trip to East Lansing.…