Published Wednesday, February 1, 2012 AT 11:40 AM / Updated at 11:48 AM
Recruiting: Shelton chooses USC
Jon Nyatawa Omaha World-Herald

Nebraska appeared to be in a decent position with California cornerback Devian Shelton — well, until USC offered him a scholarship this week.

Shelton has committed to USC and reportedly has now signed a letter of intent, according to multiple recruiting services (247Sports’ Scott Schrader tweeted about Shelton’s Wednesday decision).

Shelton, a former Oregon State commit, took an official visit to Nebraska last month. He was also considering Washington. He’s a 6-foot-2, 185-pounder from Inglewood, Calif., rated as the nation’s No. 22 cornerback by 247Sports.

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