Max Pirman

6-5, 220, LB, Orrville, Ohio (Orrville HS)

 

At 6-5, 220-pounds, Max Pirman is a talented prospect who is expected to begin his NU career at linebacker. Despite battling injuries throughout his senior season, Pirman had seven sacks for Orrville High School and Coach Doug DaVault. Pirman's play helped his school to a 10-4 record and a trip to the Division IV state semifinals. During Pirman's junior season in 2009, Orrville posted a 9-4 record and advanced to the regional finals. Pirman also battled injuries during his junior season, but was among the team defensive leaders during the state playoffs. Pirman originally committed to Indiana, but switched to Nebraska in the fall after visiting for the Kansas game. In addition to the Hoosiers, Pirman also had numerous other offers, including Kansas and Ohio. Pirman is regarded as one of the top 40 prospects in Ohio by Rivals.com, and among the top 60 outside linebacker prospects nationally by both Rivals and ESPN, while SuperPrep ranks him among the top 125 players in the Midwest region. Pirman was born on April 5, 1992, and is the son of Terry and Lynette Pirman.