Huskers land commitment from three-star offensive lineman Hayden Ainsworth
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Matt Rhule and the Nebraska football team added to its 2026 class on Monday, landing a commitment from three-star offensive lineman Hayden Ainsworth.
The Biloxi, Mississippi, native announced his commitment with a video on X.
GLORY BE TO GOD! 100% COMMITTED! GBR⚪️☠️ #GBR #MonsterTech @CoachMattRhule @DonovanRaiola @CoachCoeling @Adam_DiMichele @HuskerWave @HuskerFootball @TimVerghese @BryanMunson_ @BiloxiFB @JameyDubose @tuckermelton5 @mattprentice33 @daviddainsworth @FredStewart50 pic.twitter.com/A9g5JAr2tJ
— Hayden.Ainsworth 4⭐️ OT (@Hayden_A_LT) June 16, 2025
According to On3, Ainsworth is the 25th-ranked recruit out of Mississippi and the 70th-ranked inside offensive lineman nationally in the class of 2026.
The 6-foot-5, 285 pounder played both tackle and guard in his sophomore season at Biloxi High School.
Sophomore Season Highlights!
•Pass Pro
•Single Blocks
•Working to Backer
•Pick up stunts
•Pull
•4 D1 Offers#MonsterTech @FredStewart50 @Coach_Drew1 @coach_tko @adamgorney @SWiltfong_ @ChadSimmons_ @Rivals @On3sports @247Sports @MacCorleone74 https://t.co/vuy5W5tMHY— Hayden.Ainsworth 4⭐️ OT (@Hayden_A_LT) November 14, 2024
Rhule has now racked up six commitments from the class of 2026, headlined by four-star cornerback CJ Bronaugh.
Ainsworth is the second offensive lineman to join Rhule’s 2026 class, joining three-star offensive tackle Rex Waterman.
