Published Jun 15, 2013
Huskers land explosive east coast athlete
Nate Clouse
HuskerOnline.com Staff Writer
An explosive offense needs explosive playmakers and that's what Nebraska is getting in Alexandria (Va.) West Potomac athlete Demornay Pierson-El as he committed to the Huskers Saturday night.
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The 5-foot-9, 174-pound Pierson-El plays several positions but has been targeted as a slot receiver by the Huskers. He made the trip to Lincoln for Nebraska's second annual Big Red Weekend and saw enough to commit to head coach Bo Pelini.
Pierson-El becomes the third commit of the day and the fifth in the past two days for Nebraska. He said there were a number of reasons that led him to end his recruitment.
"Yeah, I've committed to Nebraska," Pierson-El said. "I had a chance to talk to my parents, talk to my sister, and decided to make it official. I think highly of the school really like it. I really like the environment, I like the coaches, and I like the people around the football team, those that help. It's a real good football tradition and academics are well. I just generally enjoyed myself.
"The deciding factor though was just how comfortable they made me feel. I didn't feel any pressure and I didn't feel like they were trying to show off their previous stats or anything. It's just all about the school and they just stated my opportunity. Going to Nebraska I feel like I can better myself as an overall person on and off the field."
On Friday Nebraska received a commit from their top quarterback prospect Zack Darlington of Apopka, Fla. which also played a factor in Pierson-El's decision as did how the coaches plan to use him on the field.
"Yeah, the coaches talked a little about Zack committing," Pierson-El said. "It's exciting to be able to play with a guy like him. I know they were saying that he has a strong arm and will be able to get me the ball.
"Coach Fisher and Coach Beck also showed me how they plan on using me in their system. They have a lot of different things that they will be running. It was real fun to actually get to see it in person and know how they will use me."
Although Pierson-El has other offers he said he is totally committed to Nebraska and will not take any other visits.
"I'm 100% committed to Nebraska," Pierson-El said. "Tomorrow when I get back home me and my head coach are going to sit down and I'm going to call the other coach and tell them."