Corey Young, a 6-0, 190-pound defensive back from Millard North High School in Omaha is one of three in-state commitments for the Huskers in the class of 2006. Young, who transferred from Millard South to Millard North for his senior season, led Coach Fred Petito’s Mustangs to the Class A state championship. He rushed for 1,670 yards and 22 touchdowns on 126 attempts and caught two passes for 104 yards and one touchdown to earn first-team all-state honors. He was named to the 2005 Lincoln Journal Star Super State team and the Omaha World-Herald All-Nebraska team. Young also participated in track. Young ranked as the 58th-best safety in the nation according to Rivals.com, and the fourth-best player in the state of Nebraska. Young received a three-star rating from Rivals.com. Young is ranked among the SuperPrep Midlands Top 77 and PrepStar placed Young on its All-Midlands region team. He chose the Huskers over Iowa State and Colorado State. Young, the son of Jan Hoffman-Jones and stepfather Kevin Jones, was born on Sept. 19, 1987.

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