The same can be said about what the Minnesota tackle means to Nebraska’s recruiting class.
The Huskers landed a big verbal commitment when Benhart, listed at 6-foot-9 and 305 pounds, gave his pledge Sunday evening.
He used his official visit in September but didn’t actually see a game as the Huskers’ season-opener was canceled. After Lakeville North clinched its playoff spot earlier this month, though, Benhart made a return trip to watch NU beat Minnesota, 53-28. Since then, the Panthers dispatched Hopkins in the first round of the playoffs and next face Maple Grove on Friday night.