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Much like his life journey, Malachi Coleman’s commitment to Nebraska is based upon trust

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Much like his life journey, Malachi Coleman’s commitment to Nebraska is based upon trust

• Luke Mullin | Lincoln Journal Star
• Oct 22, 2022
• Oct 22, 2022 Updated May 5, 2023
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Malachi Coleman commits to Nebraska during a ceremony on Saturday at Lincoln East High School.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

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Luke Mullin | Lincoln Journal Star

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Malachi Coleman shares a laugh with his foster father Craig Coleman before he commits to Nebraska during a ceremony on Saturday at Lincoln East High School in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

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Miranda Coleman hugs her son Malachi after he commits to Nebraska during a ceremony on Saturday at Lincoln East High School in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

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Malachi Coleman points out to a crowd of supporters after he commits to Nebraska during a ceremony on Saturday at Lincoln East High School in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

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— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFBNation) January 4, 2023

Demitrius Bell, WR, Nashville, Tennessee

Let’s work 🌽🌽 @evancooper2 @CoachMattRhule @Coach_Satt pic.twitter.com/7wMZnvYUDX

— Demitrius Bell (@db1_1o) January 24, 2023

Ethan Nation, CB, Roswell, Georgia

BREAKING: 2023 CB Ethan Nation has Committed to Nebraska!

The 5’11 160 CB from Roswell, GA chose the Cornhuskers over Auburn, Ohio State, Colorado, and Houston.

He joins Nebraska’s No. 33 Class in the 2023 Team Rankings 🌽https://t.co/kJFTnqg7xt pic.twitter.com/vYoUKgxYDW

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 3, 2023

Ismael Smith Flores, TE, Arlington, Texas

I will be signing my NLI to the University of Nebraska on Wednesday @ home with my family due to the weather, more than blessed to be able to be apart of this prestigious program!!♥️ #GBR @HuskerFBNation @Martin_Football pic.twitter.com/x53KyafMGK

— Ismael Smith Flores (@IsmaelSmithF) January 31, 2023

Sua Lefotu, DL, Bellflower, California

Proud and honored to announce my commitment to the University of Nebraska. I want to thank God, my family and everyone that has supported me along the way. #GBR @boscofootball @Coach_Knighton @CoachMattRhule @HuskerCoachTW pic.twitter.com/9lOvVVMf68

— Sua Lefotu (@SuaLefotu) January 28, 2023

Jeremiah Charles, WR, Arlington, Texas

OFFICIALLY A HUSKER❤️🤍🌽🏴‍☠️#GBR #NationalSigningDay pic.twitter.com/mDXQxREfi0

— Jeremiah Charles (@jeremiah_charl2) February 1, 2023

D'Andre Barnes, CB, Aurora, Colorado

🏔 ➡️ 🌽@jdb_iii is headed east to be a Husker.#RENEW23 pic.twitter.com/P77zcNWXwR

— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFBNation) February 1, 2023

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