The Lincoln Southeast standout defensive back was offered a "blueshirt" arrangement with the Cornhuskers over the weekend and on Monday afternoon tweeted that he decided to take it.
In an interview with the Journal Star, Gifford said feels a strong sense of relief to have the decision made. He plans to sign with Nebraska on Wednesday and graduate from Southeast on Friday. He will begin classes at NU in January and take part in spring practice.
"It's been a lot of pressure, especially since I decided to wait so dang long to make the decision," he said.