Hayden Ainsworth is a 6'5", 285-pound offensive lineman from Biloxi, Mississippi, who joined Nebraska as a true freshman. At Biloxi High School, he started on the offensive line and contributed to a balanced attack that produced 1,624 rushing yards and 1,405 passing yards during his senior season. Ainsworth displayed proficiency in both run and pass blocking as a junior. A three-star recruit, he was ranked No. 87 among inside offensive linemen by recruiting services and became Nebraska's second high school recruit from Mississippi since 2004.