Summary
Nebraska’s first 2027 pledge, four-star quarterback Trae Taylor, is already working as the Cornhuskers’ lead recruiter. His top target? 6-foot-2 wide receiver Jordan Frohock of Pflugerville (Weiss) High School in Texas. Taylor explained in a recent HuskerMax interview that landing a “go-up-and-get-it” outside receiver like Frohock would “set the tone” for the rest of the class and give him “a future Marvin Harrison-type matchup” in Lincoln. Below is a 700-word dive into why Taylor is so invested in Frohock, what the relationship looks like from both sides, and how the pursuit fits Matt Rhule’s wider 2027 recruiting blueprint.
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1. Trae Taylor’s Vision for the 2027 Class
Taylor committed in early April, turning down early interest from Oregon and Texas A&M because he “wanted to build something, not just join something.” He told HuskerMax that Rhule’s staff challenged him to “find guys who scare defensive coordinators” and promised to give him “a real voice” in shaping the class.
Prototype pieces: Taylor has already reached out to blue-chip offensive tackle Ahmad Hudson and speed back Antayvious Ellis, but says Frohock is “priority No. 1…every great QB needs a WR he can trust on 3rd-and-8.”
Peer-recruiting toolbox: Taylor swaps highlight links on X, FaceTimes prospects after every Nebraska win, and funnels them into a group chat with Rhule and OC Marcus Satterfield for scheme breakdowns. Frohock calls it “the most detailed pitch I’ve gotten,” noting that Taylor “already knows my favorite route combinations.”
2. Who Is Jordan Frohock?
Metric Data
Height / Weight 6-2 / 175 lb
School Weiss HS (Pflugerville, TX)
2024 Stats (Soph. yr.) 59 rec, 923 yds, 12 TD
Offers Nebraska, UTSA, Jacksonville St.
Recruiting services haven’t ranked the 2027 class yet, but both 247Sports and Rivals list Frohock as a “watch-list” four-star with a verified 4.48 laser 40-yard dash and a 37-inch vertical.
Skill-set snapshot
Body control: “When the ball’s in the air, it belongs to Jordan,” Taylor said after binge-watching Frohock’s Hudl cut-ups.
Route craft: Frohock prides himself on “selling the post and snapping back to the corner,” crediting footwork drills with his older brother, Lockhart High QB Jalen Frohock.
YAC ability: Weiss coaches line him up in the slot on bubbles, where he averaged 8.1 yards after catch in 2024. (MaxPreps data).
3. The Taylor-Frohock Relationship
The two met at the QB Collective Dallas regional last February, where they were paired in 7-on-7 scrimmages. Taylor recounts that Frohock “caught six of my seven TDs that day,” a chemistry spark that “never shut off.”
Constant contact: They text daily about coverages they faced on Friday nights and critique each other’s film on X DMs. Frohock says Taylor’s breakdowns are “coach-level.”
Unofficial visit sync-up: Frohock will return to Lincoln June 14 for Rhule’s first 2025 summer camp session—the same weekend Taylor chose for his own on-campus “host duties.”
Family ties: Taylor’s father, former Colorado State WR Terrence Taylor, has joined FaceTime calls to talk technique with Frohock’s dad, a former Lockhart HS assistant, emphasizing “how Nebraska develops wideouts in the weight room.”
4. Why Nebraska Fits Frohock
1. Early path to the field: Nebraska graduates both starting outside receivers after the 2026 season; Frohock could play as a true freshman. OC Satterfield showed him clips of Z-receiver Alante Brown’s day-one snaps as proof.
2. Scheme match: Frohock thrives on boundary fades and glance routes—exactly the “vertical-choice” concepts Satterfield installs for his QB-friendly RPO package.
3. Strength staff reputation: He highlighted Corey Campbell’s GPS-based speed training as “data I can trust,” contrasting it with generic off-season programs elsewhere.
5. Competition for Frohock
While UTSA offered first and can pitch a Texas-home vibe, no Power Four school besides Nebraska has pulled the trigger yet. Texas and Oklahoma have invited him to camps but want junior-season tape before deciding.
Timeline: Frohock said he will “probably decide after my junior year,” but Taylor is pushing for a December-2025 pledge, saying, “I want my guy locked in before I enroll early in January 2026.”
NIL angle: Nebraska’s 1890 Initiative already presented Frohock with brand-building outlines for his budding YouTube channel. UTSA can’t match that scale.
6. What’s Next?
June 14 visit: Expect Taylor to orchestrate a player-led campus tour featuring current WR Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda as a mentor.
July BBQ: Rhule’s annual Big Red BBQ now doubles as Taylor’s “ideal commit-date” push; he’s inviting Frohock plus three other top targets.
Season-opener guest: Frohock hinted on X that he’ll be in Lincoln for the 2025 opener vs. Colorado—potentially his last look before trimming his list.
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Bottom Line
Trae Taylor’s recruiting pitch to Jordan Frohock is equal parts friendship, X-and-O vision, and early playing-time logic. Nebraska needs perimeter playmakers, Taylor needs a trusted target, and Frohock wants a system that spotlights his catch-radius. If the June visit strengthens the bond, Rhule could secure his cornerstone QB-WR duo for 2027 sooner than expected—and Taylor’s peer-recruiting credentials would gain serious credibility in Big Ten circles.
