Top 2027 Recruit Kendall Omoruyi Switches Commitment to Texas A&M
The No. 2 ranked prospect in the nation reversed a pledge made in June 2025, leaving the Nebraska volleyball program with a shifting roster and unresolved senior plans.
By Talia Bennett ·
Kendall Omoruyi is the No. 2 ranked prospect in the nation for the 2027 class, a title that made her sudden move from Nebraska to Texas A&M the most striking development in college volleyball recruiting this week.
Omoruyi announced the switch via Instagram on Thursday, one week before National Signing Day. She had committed to the Nebraska Huskers in June 2025. PrepDig ranks her as the second best player in the country, while PrepVolleyball lists her at No. 3.
She plays for Sierra Canyon, which holds the No. 2 prep team ranking in the nation. For club volleyball, she plays for SC Rockstar. She previously played for Arizona Storm, the same club as Nebraska commit Pulelehua Laikona.
Omoruyi will join a Texas A&M roster that includes Sophee Peterson, the No. 1 overall prospect in both recruiting services. The Aggies also have Isabel Incinelli, a 6-foot-5 outside hitter ranked No. 7. Nebraska retains four players in its 2027 class: Shaye Witherspoon, Mallory Johnson, Pulelehua Laikona, and Malorie Boesiger. PrepDig ranked the Nebraska class No. 2 nationally last week, behind Penn State, but that ranking is expected to drop.
This is the second time in four years that Nebraska has lost a middle blocker commit on the eve of signing day. In 2023, Ayden Ames switched from Nebraska to Texas. Ames played two seasons for the Longhorns before transferring to Creighton.
In her announcement, Omoruyi described a personal change over the eighteen months since her initial pledge. She said she was initially "caught up in the idea of being on the biggest stage." She credited her growing faith with shifting her priorities toward spirituality and acceptance. She noted that walking away from a goal she had prayed for involved tears and difficult conversations. She thanked Nebraska coach Dani Busboom Kelly for allowing her to explore her heart. Omoruyi said the Texas A&M staff saw "the person before the player."
The stakes for Nebraska remain high. The Huskers lost their only match last season to Texas A&M, a five-set defeat in the regional semifinal. Texas A&M went on to win the national championship. The Aggies could return all four middle blockers next year, including seniors Kaia Castle and Eliza Sharp. Nebraska must now decide the futures of its four seniors, including All-American Andi Jackson. All four can return for a fifth season. Coach Busboom Kelly said they have had ongoing conversations but have not indicated a final decision. All four will appear in Senior Night ceremonies next week when the Huskers host Iowa at John Cook Arena.
If Jackson does not return, Nebraska will have three middle blockers: sophomores Manaia Ogbechie and Kenna Cogill, and freshman Keoni Williams. The Huskers are currently two players over the 18-player limit if all four seniors return and the four new commits sign. The program will likely make further roster adjustments.
