11/3/2021 football Edit

OG Joe Otting all smiles after receiving Nebraska offer

Bryan Munson • InsideNebraska

Recruiting Analyst

Played defensive line for the University of Nebraska at Kearney and has been covering Nebraska football and recruiting since 1999. Husband to Jennifer and father to Trevor and Jake.

Nebraska extended a few offers on Saturday to 2023 recruits before the game against Purdue. One of the those offers went to three-star offensive guard Joe Otting from Topeka (Kan.) Hayden. Otting went from standing at midfield at Memorial Stadium to picking up an offer as the offensive line made their way onto the field.

"I was watching pre-game at midfield, then the linemen came out for warmups and I was taken over to the offensive line coach," Otting said. "He offered me right then and there. I was excited when he told me. I was all smiles and grateful."

This was the first time for Otting to get to Nebraska and check out a game. He was blown away by the Husker fans.

"That was my first time visiting Nebraska and seeing a game. It was a great experience. The atmosphere in the stadium was crazy."

Otting paid close attention to the Nebraska offense. He said that he really liked how the offensive line performed and thought the Nebraska offense was a good fit for him.

"Nebraska definitely has an impressive offense," Otting said. "I like how the offensive line played. They had great pass protection and also got good run fits. It's definitely a style of offense that I would enjoy to play in."

Otting is up to a half-dozen offers now. He isn't sure if there are any schools that could offer him soon.

"After the Nebraska offer I now have six offers," Otting said. "I am not sure right now who else could be close to offering since it's really still part of the college season."

There is still at least one more trip planned for Otting. He says that there is a plan to get back to Lincoln, but it will be after the season.

"I have visited Kansas State, Missouri, Kansas, and of course Nebraska. I plan on going up to Iowa State. I will definitely be coming back up to Nebraska again for an unofficial visit, but I would say it's doubtful I will be back for another game this year."

Otting participates in three sports at Hayden High School. He does three field events as well as plays basketball.

"I also play basketball and do track at my high school," Otting said. "I throw the javelin, shot and discus. My PRs are 43'10" for shot, 153'10" in javelin and discus is 122'."