True Freshmen - Who Plays?

[Mavric]

Do one of/both of the Davis twins come in and immediately battle for time at DE? Maybe give us a little more speed off the edge?

I would think at least one of them will get a long look. Not sure they're really speed guys but definitely athletic and strong.

[The Dude]

Not surprised to hear these things about Stan.

 

https://mobile.twitter.com/Thekidstan/status/611645942832300032

[Scratchtown]

Do one of/both of the Davis twins come in and immediately battle for time at DE? Maybe give us a little more speed off the edge?

Not to start but maybe depth.

[NUinID]

One I am not counting out is Dashon Neal. He is freakish athlete that just might find his way on the field.

[Elf]

I hope they all redshirt.

[Moiraine]

I hope they all redshirt.

 

I only hope they redshirt if it turns out it was a waste to burn their redshirts. I want the best players on the field. I'd like to think this will be managed better than the last staff who had Aaron Green and Braylon Heard both burn their redshirts to share like 20 carries the whole season. They probably left it up to the players but I'm not sure that's the best idea. (They also left it up to the players to play injured if they wanted to).

[ColoradoHusk]

If the kids are ready to play and provide depth, I say let them play.

[Mavric]

One I am not counting out is Dashon Neal. He is freakish athlete that just might find his way on the field.

 

I think he's a really good athlete. I just think he probably needs to get stronger to be an effective DE. He could probably do some things this year but I think he'd be better served to spend an year in the weight room and at the training table.

[True2tRA]

If the kids are ready to play and provide depth, I say let them play.

Yup.

 

I don't know what some coaches are waiting for. If he's ready, get him out there. Not a damn thing wrong with getting some experience. Just make it count. Don't burn a redshirt then play the guy 4 plays in the season, that is stupidity.

 

Freshman are making plays for teams all over the country. Too much turnover and too much can change. If they can help your team now, you get em in there early and often.

[NUinID]

 

One I am not counting out is Dashon Neal. He is freakish athlete that just might find his way on the field.

 

I think he's a really good athlete. I just think he probably needs to get stronger to be an effective DE. He could probably do some things this year but I think he'd be better served to spend an year in the weight room and at the training table.

I agree I just remember Grant Wistrom as a skinny 6'5" 230 freshman coming into games and the coaches telling him to go get the qb.

 

Neal is that type of athlete, if he has the same moter, you never know.

[Thanks_Tom RR]

With the need at LB, I could see Mohamed Barry getting some reps at the Mike. He is a runner-hitter, exactly what Banker wants at that position.

[NUance]

Here's an updated list, including walkons, from huskers.com. LINK

 

 

3 Alston, Lavan WR 6-0 175 Fr.

Oxnard, Calif. (St. Bonaventure)

 

4 Anderson, Avery DB 6-0 175 Fr.

Surprise, Ariz. (Pine Creek (Colorado Springs))

 

75 Anderson, Fyn DL 6-3 260 Fr.

Lincoln, Neb. (Southeast)

 

74 Barnett, Jalin OL 6-4 310 Fr.

Lawton, Okla. (Lawton)

 

18 Barry, Mohamed LB 6-1 215 Fr.

Grayson, Ga. (Grayson)

 

51 Brugmann, Jared LB 6-2 225 Fr.

Gretna, Neb. (Gretna)

 

59 Cleveland, Brody LB 6-2 210 Fr.

Ogallala, Neb. (Ogallala)

 

32 Davis, Alex DE 6-5 230 Fr.

Riviera Beach, Fla. (Dwyer)

 

96 Davis, Carlos DL 6-2 265 Fr.

Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs)

 

94 Davis, Khalil DL 6-2 265 Fr.

Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs)

 

79 Decker, Michael OL 6-4 285 Fr.

Omaha, Neb. (North)

 

43 Ferguson, Tyrin LB 6-2 200 Fr.

New Orleans, La. (Edna Karr)

 

56 Gaylord, Christian OL 6-6 275 Fr.

Baldwin City, Kan. (Baldwin City)

 

49 Hemphill, Austin FB 6-0 220 Fr.

Gretna, Neb. (Gretna)

 

27 Johnson, Noah RB 6-0 195 Fr.

Sutton, Neb. (Sutton)

 

36 Karel, Reid ATH 6-3 190 Fr.

Seward, Neb. (Seward)

 

37 Lazaro, Noah LB 6-2 215 Fr.

Lincoln, Neb. (Lincoln Southwest)

 

6 Lee Jr., Eric DB 6-0 180 Fr.

Milton, Mass. (Valor Christian (Colorado))

 

37 Mazour, Wyatt RB 5-9 190 Fr.

Albion, Neb. (Boone Central)

 

8 Morgan Jr., Stanley WR 6-0 185 Fr.

New Orleans, La. (St. Augustine)

 

9 Neal, DaiShon DE 6-7 250 Fr.

Omaha, Neb. (Central)

 

40 Ober, Jordan LS 6-1 200 Fr.

Las Vegas, Nev. (Bishop Gorman)

 

22 Ozigbo, Devine RB 5-11 225 Fr.

Sachse, Texas (Sachse)

 

16 Reed, Antonio DB 6-2 200 Fr.

Memphis, Tenn. (Southaven (Miss.))

 

85 Snyder, Matt TE 6-5 245 Fr.

San Ramon, Calif. (California)

 

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2 Stevenson, Jordan IB 5-9 205 Fr. Dallas, Texas (South Oak Cliff)

 

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13 Talan, Adrienne LB 6-1 200 Fr.

Davie, Fla. (Flanagan)

 

92 Urbach, Chase LS 6-3 200 Fr.

Grosse Pointe, Mich. (Grosse Pointe South)

 

57 Weinmaster, Jacob LB 6-0 200 Fr.

Loveland, Colo. (Loveland)

 

24 Williams, Aaron DB 5-11 185 Fr.

Atlanta, Ga. (Carver)

 

31 Young, Conor WR 6-1 170 Fr.

Cozad, Neb. (Cozad)

 

5 Young, Dedrick LB 6-1 220 Fr.

Peoria, Ariz. (Centennial)

 

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Even though Jordan Stevenson isn't officially on the roster yet, he's another one that's likely to see PT this fall.

Edited August 4, 2015 by NUance
He's officially on the roster now! :thumbs:

[Red Five]

Gerry mentioned Antonio Reed as standing out over the summer.

[Mavric]

 

 

One I am not counting out is Dashon Neal. He is freakish athlete that just might find his way on the field.

I think he's a really good athlete. I just think he probably needs to get stronger to be an effective DE. He could probably do some things this year but I think he'd be better served to spend an year in the weight room and at the training table.

I agree I just remember Grant Wistrom as a skinny 6'5" 230 freshman coming into games and the coaches telling him to go get the qb.

 

Neal is that type of athlete, if he has the same moter, you never know.

 

 

That would be nice, but I think comparing Neal to a two-time all-american and Lombardi winner is a bit ambitious.

[NUinID]

 

 

 

One I am not counting out is Dashon Neal. He is freakish athlete that just might find his way on the field.

I think he's a really good athlete. I just think he probably needs to get stronger to be an effective DE. He could probably do some things this year but I think he'd be better served to spend an year in the weight room and at the training table.

I agree I just remember Grant Wistrom as a skinny 6'5" 230 freshman coming into games and the coaches telling him to go get the qb.

 

Neal is that type of athlete, if he has the same moter, you never know.

 

 

That would be nice, but I think comparing Neal to a two-time all-american and Lombardi winner is a bit ambitious.

 

yeah, but he wasn't that as a freshman. No, I would never do that, I doubt he ever lives up to being a GW type of player, I just think the measureables compare well. Wistrom had that motor that never quit it is something you can't teach guys. Joey Bosa would be a good comparison in today's game. Though he is a little bigger than GW.