2018 Husker Camp Countdown

[Mavric]

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#14 - Antonio Reed

6-2, 210 • Senior • Safety

Reed was already one of Nebraska’s most versatile defensive backs before the new coaching staff began cross-training safeties and corners in the spring. Now Reed — who made 42 tackles across 10 games at safety last season — is primed to assume a larger role wherever the Huskers need him. That’s likely at safety, where he and fellow senior Aaron Williams are the only scholarship upperclassmen. This is the last chance for the Tennessee native, whose production has increased every season at Nebraska. Barring any new injuries, Reed should have plenty of chances to prove himself again.

 

OWH

[Mavric]

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#13 - Jerald Foster

6-3, 310 • Senior • OL

Foster was Mr. Reliable last year, whether it was catching a punt on the run to end a fall camp practice early or starting all 12 games at left guard. A 2017 captain, he also became a vocal presence in the locker room and with the media. One of three senior scholarship offensive linemen expected to log heavy minutes this fall, the Lincoln Southeast graduate is a key cog in a line vowing to make sure last year’s 107.5 rushing yards per game — ranked 120th out of 130 Division I teams — doesn’t happen again.

 

OWH

[Warrior10]

4 hours ago, Mavric said:

 

OWH

I'm not sure you could call anyone on our Oline Mr. Reliable....

[dvdcrr]

I mean what are we talkin' about? Practice.  Not a game, practice.  Man we talkin' about PRACTICE.

[NUinID]

On 7/24/2018 at 10:14 AM, brophog said:

Chinander has a tendency to leave his linebackers in even in obvious passing situations, so it's of great benefit to have someone like Dixon that can cover. I still think the biggest question mark to the entire defense is who opposite him can pass rush. How the linebacker spots shape up and how the rotation will work is one of the more interesting questions entering fall camp.

 

I have a real wait and see attitude about the linebacker play for next year.  I think we will see a lot play, I expect to see at least 8 or more in the first 3-4 games getting good snaps.  After that I think it really will depend on what type of offense and down and distance as to who and what you will see on defense.  Against a heavy run offense I would expect to see more Alex Davis, Colin Miller, Gifford,  types on the field.  Dixon will play a lot more in space and against spread type offenses.  

 

You say Gifford has not impressed you, call me unimpressed with Mo Barry so far on the inside.   

[brophog]

4 minutes ago, NUinID said:

You say Gifford has not impressed you, call me unimpressed with Mo Barry so far on the inside.   

 

I'd rather not make a list of linebackers that would fill such a list. I'm hoping they surprise me this fall.

[Mavric]

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#12 - Tanner Farmer

6-4, 305325 • Senior • offensive line

The only thing certain about Farmer’s role on the offensive line this season is that he will have a prominent one. The fifth-year senior manned right guard for eight games last fall before an ankle injury cut short his campaign, and he was in the lineup for 11 games in 2016. He practiced at center in the spring and said at the time he felt confident in his strength and that his ability to make quick in-the-moment football decisions was his next step to take. There isn’t much proven depth in the middle of the line, so Farmer will provide valuable minutes wherever he ends up playing.

 

OWH

[brophog]

A few key comments at media day in regard to Farmer's possible position, even if not directly targeted at him. Foster commented on how much easier the line calls are in this system. As he pointed out, and we all know, confusion on the line was an enormous problem a year ago. Frost noted that Conrad would be at center, but stopped well short of naming him starting center, and quickly pointed out how the 3 interior spots cross train. 

[Ulty]

1 hour ago, Mavric said:

#12 - Tanner Farmer

6-4, 305325 • Senior • offensive line

 

152 tons of fun!

 

[bugeater17]

 

 

2 hours ago, Mavric said:

#12 - Tanner Farmer

6-4, 305325 • Senior • offensive line

The only thing certain about Farmer’s role on the offensive line this season is that he will have a prominent one. The fifth-year senior manned right guard for eight games last fall before an ankle injury cut short his campaign, and he was in the lineup for 11 games in 2016. He practiced at center in the spring and said at the time he felt confident in his strength and that his ability to make quick in-the-moment football decisions was his next step to take. There isn’t much proven depth in the middle of the line, so Farmer will provide valuable minutes wherever he ends up playing.

OWH

37 minutes ago, Ulty said:

 

152 tons of fun!

 

 

If Duval can put that much weight on Farmer and he keeps his mobility, color me as impressed!!

[Mavric]

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#11 - DiCaprio Bootle

5-10, 190 • sophomore • cornerback

Bootle was thrust into extensive duty in the wake of Chris Jones’ injury and played in all 12 games, registering 15 tackles. He started one game (at safety against Ohio State). The Miami native is one of the smallest and fastest athletes on the team, joining corner Lamar Jackson and safety Aaron Williams near the top of the spring performance chart kept by defensive backs coach Travis Fisher. At perhaps the Huskers’ weakest position on paper, can Bootle — who didn’t play in the spring game — be part of the solution?

 

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[Mavric]

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#10 - Carlos Davis

6-2, 325 • Junior • defensive line

Big man on campus! Davis, fresh off a strong outdoor track and field season in which he qualified for the NCAA championships in the discus, is arguably Nebraska’s most talented defensive tackle. The weight he apparently put on in the offseason — some 30 pounds — makes him a legitimate candidate for defensive end or nose tackle, should Nebraska need him there.

 

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#9 - Dedrick Young

6-1, 245 • senior • linebacker

 

One of Nebraska’s most seasoned defenders, Young seems to have caught the eye of inside linebackers coach Barrett Ruud.

 

Young was consistently singled out as the inside linebacker who picked up the defense and mentality the fastest, and he looks set for a starting job again. Young has 201 career tackles — two sacks — and has never been the cleanest tackler, to boot.

 

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[Mavric]

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#8 - JD Spielman

5-9, 185 • sophomore • wide receiver

He makes plays. That’s the best way to describe Spielman, a smart, crafty player who’s rawhide tough and clutch on third down. He just makes plays out of the slot.

 

And though Spielman will have considerably more competition in preseason drills this season, and though he spent some of the spring recovering from an illness, one should expect Spielman to keep making plays.

 

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#7 - Lamar Jackson

6-3, 215 • Junior • Defensive back

To talk to Jackson is to know how much this all means to him. Jackson desperately wants to be good at football — good enough to play in the NFL — and he has the frame and athletic talent to achieve all of his dreams.

 

Under two very different defensive backs coaches — the latter of them was more interested in being a recruiter than a coach — Jackson didn’t get much better as a player. He regressed as a tackler. His effort was questionable in some cases. The good news? He can put all that behind him. He has elite coverage potential, and the new defense will give him the chance to show off those skills.

 

OWH