From LJS:
Spain makes move to defense
Tyrell Spain has shifted from wide receiver to defensive back, Husker offensive coordinator Jay Norvell said after Tuesday’s practice.
The move comes as something of a surprise because the 6-foot-3, 190-pound junior was a highly regarded wideout coming out of Mesa (Ariz.) College last year.
"We’re just looking at some guys in different spots," Norvell said. "Tyrell’s played some defense (in the past), and we just put him over there to see how it goes."
Spain, who could play safety or cornerback, becomes the second Nebraska wideout to move to the defensive backfield this week, joining senior Isaiah Fluellen. The moves come on the heels of Zack Bowman’s season-ending knee injury suffered Saturday.
Norvell said Spain’s move "gives the guy a chance to maybe have a little role, to get on the field."
Spain had been working as second- or third-string wide receiver, Norvell said.
"He’s been having a good camp, but we wanted to see what he can do on defense," Norvell said.
The Spain-Fluellen moves tell me two things: Nebraska likes its newcomers at wideout and is looking for corners