Three-Star IOL Hayden Ainsworth Commits to Nebraska
By: Trevor Tarr
Nebraska added a new name to its 2026 recruiting class on Monday, June 16, as three-star interior offensive lineman Hayden Ainsworth announced his commitment. The 6-foot-5, 305-pound prospect from Biloxi, Mississippi becomes the sixth official commit in the class.
Ainsworth visited Lincoln during Nebraska’s big June 6–8 official visit weekend and is ranked just outside the top 50 at his position. His size, length, and athleticism make him a strong addition to a class that’s placing a heavy emphasis on building in the trenches. He’s also the second offensive lineman to commit to the Huskers in as many weeks.
“The visit was great,” Ainsworth told recruits.huskers on Instagram. “The people, the atmosphere, the culture; everything I loved.”
His commitment quickly made national waves, with ON3’s Hayes Fawcett posting a commitment graphic soon after the news broke.
With Ainsworth now on board, Nebraska's 2026 class jumps to No. 64 in the national rankings, a seven-spot climb from where it stood prior.
To see the full list of Nebraska’s 2026 commitments and get a full recap of the six official visitors from this past weekend, check out my first article published with Sports Illustrated by clicking the link or graphic below.
