Huskers Loading up on Linebackers

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There's been a fair amount of speculation about whether Nebraska would need to abandon the peso defense to handle some of the power rushing attacks in the Big Ten. If the Huskers were to go to a more traditional 4-3 defensive front, then perhaps the additional linebacker could help stuff the run. Those following the early 2012 recruiting cycle may notice that Nebraska seems to have made more offers to linebackers than any other position. Is this a sign of what's to come?

 

 

 

A look at offers from Nebraska at Scout.com reveal a total of ten offers to linebackers, including the only commitment for 2012, Kansas City product Michael Rose. With less than 50 known offers made, that's a lot of emphasis on a position that might require just one or two players for the starting unit.

 

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[dylan]

it's a fair point/question, but i think we needed to emphasize LB in this class even if our base stays with two standard LBs. in the last three recruiting cycles, we've brought in the following LB's:

 

2011:

 

santos

 

2010:

 

lavonte (juco)

 

2009:

 

martin (now a DE)

williams (he gone)

 

that's one high school LB in the last three cycles and lavonte, who will be gone after this season. we need 2-3 LBs in this class no matter what defense we plan on playing. rose is a darn good start.

[AR Husker Fan]

While I haven't looked closely at the list, aren't there more than a couple that, based on measurables, look to be either safeties or hybrids?