Nebraska - The 2027 class in Nebraska is loaded with offensive firepower and emerging arms, but it also features some of the most polished defenders the state has seen in recent years. This group includes instinctual infielders who command the dirt with advanced footwork and timing, athletic backstops who control the game behind the plate, and rangy outfielders who can change innings with their reads and throwing ability. These are the premier glove-first prospects in Nebraska's 2027 class, players whose defensive tools already stand out and continue to trend upward as they mature.

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Braden Swaney OF / LHP / Millard South, NE / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 6 / POS: 1 Kansas State commit Braden Swaney is the top outfielder in the state and offers the versatility to play all three outfield spots at the next level. His 6.79 sixty speed and 1.68 10-yard split project well to center field, and his 94-mph outfield velocity at the 2025 Future Games shows his ability to impact the game defensively, throwing runners out from anywhere on the field.