Nebraska’s Newest 2025 Commit Talks About Relationship with Dylan Raiola and Decision to Join Huskers

Nebraska football has secured a promising new addition to their 2025 recruiting class with the commitment of tight end Bear Tenney. The 6-foot-6, 245-pounder from Lone Peak High School in Salt Lake City made his decision after forming a strong bond with NU’s five-star freshman quarterback, Dylan Raiola.

The relationship between Tenney and Raiola dates back to a recruiting trip to Ohio State three years ago, and their connection played a significant role in Tenney’s decision to commit to Nebraska. The tight end, who is described as an “aggressive player” with a big catch radius, had offers from top programs like Michigan and Oregon but ultimately chose the Huskers.

During a recent unofficial visit to Nebraska’s campus, Tenney was impressed by the facilities, which he found to be even nicer than those at Georgia and Michigan. His admiration for Coach Matt Rhule’s family-oriented approach also played a part in his decision.

As the sixth commit in NU’s 2025 class, Tenney is the first true tight end to join the cycle, but he may not be the last. Other prospects like Chase Loftin and Reiman Zebert are still considering Nebraska and have visited the campus multiple times.

Tenney will return to Nebraska as an official visitor, giving him the opportunity to spend time with Raiola and further solidify his connection with the team. With his basketball background and growing football skills, Tenney is poised to make a significant impact on the Huskers’ roster in the coming years. Nebraska fans can look forward to seeing this talented tight end in action as he continues his football journey with the Cornhuskers.