Nebraska 2027 Watch List Update: New Additions (Pt. 2)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep adding to the list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yesterday, we rolled out <a href="https://prepdig.com/2024/01/nebraska-2027-watch-list-update-new-additions-pt-1/">Part 1</a> of our discussion of the new names on our <a href="https://prepdig.com/nebraska/rankings/2027-rankings/">Nebraska Class of 2027 watch list</a>. We told you that we had a lot of additions in this update, so the beat goes on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Part 2 is here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["485645"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Flynn represents the next in line at Bennington, a program that is starting to assert itself as a Class B powerhouse. The Badgers boast a strong history at the middle blocker spot, and Flynn's physicality is sure to be an asset in future seasons. 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