Lincoln Journal Star

One of Zac Taylor's favorite targets at Butler County (Kan.) Community College will join the quarterback next season at Nebraska.

Frantz Hardy, a four-star recruit in Rivals.com's five-star system, said Wednesday he's given an oral commitment to Nebraska.

And yes, Hardy said, having Taylor already in a Husker uniform factored into his decision.

"A little bit," said Hardy, a 6-foot, 170-pound wide receiver.

Taylor signed with Nebraska in December and is enrolled in classes in Lincoln. He will participate in spring football.

"He knows if he throws it, I'm gonna catch it," said Hardy, who plans to graduate in May and move to Lincoln for the summer.

"He knows wherever he puts the ball, I'm gonna get it."

That's what Hardy did last season for Butler County, which advanced to the NJCAA national championship game.

Hardy led the 11-1 Grizzlies with 34 catches — five for touchdowns — and 820 receiving yards.

A  Miami native, Hardy said he chose the Huskers over Auburn. He visited Lincoln on Jan. 14.

"I liked the people, the school and the community," said Hardy, who also had offers from Kansas, Kansas State and South Florida.

Hardy, who said he's been timed at 4.25 seconds in the 40-yard dash, was a second-team NJCAA All-American.  He redshirted his freshman year at Butler County, meaning he'll have three years of eligibility at the Division I level.

Hardy is the 28th player known to have made a commitment to Nebraska coach Bill Callahan and the 10th from the juco ranks.

Hardy and Taylor may not be the only Butler players to come to Lincoln, either.

Hardy said Butler teammate Justin Tomerlin, a tight end and defensive end who has a Nebraska offer, should decide today where he's headed.

Tyrell Spain, an athlete from Mesa (Calif.) Community College, committed to the Huskers on Sunday.

National letter-of-intent signing day is Feb. 2.