Linebacker Barry Fries Commits

[Aclone]

Another rangy linebacker who can run. Cleaning up in Nebraska!

Barry Fries, Elkhorn North Wolves, Linebacker

Also competes in track and field. Posted a personal best 42-6.75 in the triple jump as a sophomore.

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Barry Fries 2026 Linebacker Iowa State

Barry Fries - 2026 3 Star Linebacker for Elkhorn North (Elkhorn, NE) on Rivals.com

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Barry Fries - Elkhorn North - Linebacker

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[BillBrasky4Cy]

Nebraska refusing to recruit their own grounds is gonna back fire and I’m here for it!

 

[GTO]

We got Bacon Fries now!

 

[Aclone]

We got Bacon Fries now!

I think it might be pronounced “freeze”?

If so, this is your Fries Warning.

 

[Aclone]

Nebraska refusing to recruit their own grounds is gonna back fire and I’m here for it!

I see, umm….four more on the shopping list? QB, TE, CB, OT. All I’d be quite happy with!

 

[Erik4Cy]

I think it might be pronounced “freeze”?

If so, this is your Fries Warning.

Assuming it is pronounced that way. Fries = Friis ("Freeze")

Sounds Danish or Dutch.

 

[JP4CY]

We got Bacon Fries now!

Hello Iowa State Fair

 

[cyclone1209]

Nebraska refusing to recruit their own grounds is gonna back fire and I’m here for it!

Matt Rhule is so unlikable too, who'd want to play for a clown like that.

 

[GTO]

Matt Rhule is so unlikable too, who'd want to play for a clown like that.

Matt Rhule has the body of a Despicable Me villain.

 

[t-noah]

Barry Nice!

Welcome to ISU!

 

[demoncore1031]

I see, umm….four more on the shopping list? QB, TE, CB, OT. All I’d be quite happy with!

Nebraska is going after the CB now, unfortunately. He has an official ISU visit scheduled. Would love to land him and the QB for sure.

 

[bozclone]

Matt Rhule is so unlikable too, who'd want to play for a clown like that.

As a parent, would you want your son to play for Matt Rhule? Hell no.

 

[CloneinWDSM]

Glad to we are able to beat out… Lindenwood!

 

[CyHans]

Nebraska refusing to recruit their own grounds is gonna back fire and I’m here for it!

Not sure if it's they refused to recruit or they just aren't getting the in state recruits. My son in law is from NE and a huge Husker fan and he's always complaining about not being able to keep the good talent in the state. I haven't seen the list of schools recruiting this kid so maybe they didn't go after him but I don't think being a Husker is as big of a deal as it was 20 or 30 years ago.

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

Not sure if it's they refused to recruit or they just aren't getting the in state recruits. My son in law is from NE and a huge Husker fan and he's always complaining about not being able to keep the good talent in the state. I haven't seen the list of schools recruiting this kid so maybe they didn't go after him but I don't think being a Husker is as big of a deal as it was 20 or 30 years ago.

I had seen some where a while back that Nebby was shifting away from in state recruits. If I recall correctly it had to do with a bunch of in state kids that have transferred out of the program the last couple years. Basically that Nebraska is trying to buy players instead of develop, which is a mistake IMO. Their home grown talent has been a huge part of the program over the years.

 

[Drew0311]

Interesting choice to name the kid Barry when he has that last name. Gonna be good for NIL if he can play some good football for us.

 

[Aclone]

Nebraska is going after the CB now, unfortunately. He has an official ISU visit scheduled. Would love to land him and the QB for sure.

We’re still on the TE’s list. These kids stick together.

 

[demoncore1031]

We’re still on the TE’s list. These kids stick together.

Jensen is probably 3rd or 4th on my TE wish list, but I'll definitely be happy if we snag him. I wonder if we didn't take a TE in 2025 because the '26 talent is insane and we try getting two this year.

 

[cydsho]

Matt Rhule is so unlikable too, who'd want to play for a clown like that.

That's why they went and got Dana Holgorsen as OC. He is so unlikeable Rhule seems "ok".