Nebraska’s Surprise Finalist: Which Four-Star Cornerback Could Change the 2026 Game?

Every so often, a recruit’s name flashes across the horizon and instantly grabs your attention—and Camren Hamiel just did that for Nebraska football. The four-star corner from Arizona narrowed his choices down to four, putting the Huskers in some solid company alongside Oregon, Texas A&M, and Penn State. At No. 263 nationally and the top cornerback prospect out of the Grand Canyon State, Hamiel’s not just your everyday recruit; he’s a player who’s been turning heads with his knack for making plays—50 tackles and three interceptions in just 12 games last season say a lot. He’s got a packed summer ahead with visits lined up that could shape his future—and Nebraska’s defense could be getting a serious boost if they land him. I’m itching to see how those campus tours go and if the Huskers can seal the deal on this high-impact recruit. LEARN MORE

In addition to Nebraska, Oregon, Texas A&M, and Penn State have made his list of finalists.He is set to have a busy summer coming up, as he has scheduled a bunch of visits. He is going to visit Penn State May 16-18, Nebraska June 6-8, Oregon June 13-15 and Texas A&M June 20-22.Hamiel is the 263^rd overall player in the 2026 class, the 24^th overall corner in the class, and the top player in his class from the state of Arizona per the On3 recruiting rankings.Nebraska football made the final four for 2026 four-star corner Camren Hamiel on Friday. He made the announcement on social media.

Hamiel would be a solid get for a Nebraska football secondary that is loading up with impact playmakers. It will certainly be interesting to see how he views the Huskers after his visit, and if the Huskers can make a sizable impact in his recruitment.

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Hamiel is a dynamic playmaker who played in 12 games last season and recorded 50 tackles. He also proved to be a ball hawk, recording three interceptions for 51 yards and three pass deflections, per statistics from MaxPreps.com.