The Nebraska soccer staff has added one other offensive weapon from the switch portal, and Casey Thompson is aware of this one very effectively.
Former Texas vast receiver Marcus Washington introduced his dedication to the Huskers on Tuesday. He is a former four-star recruit who visited Nebraska over the weekend.
Washington has two years of eligibility remaining, in addition to an choice to redshirt. In Austin, he was teammates with Thompson, the quarterback who transferred to Nebraska in January and is projected to start out below middle when NU opens the season towards Northwestern in Eire on Aug. 27.
A 6-foot-2, 190-pounder, Washington caught 25 passes for 366 yards and two touchdowns in three seasons with Texas. In 12 video games final fall, together with seven begins, he had 18 receptions for 277 yards.
Washington is the fifteenth switch to hitch the Huskers because the finish of the 2021 season and the third vast receiver, becoming a member of LSU’s Trey Palmer and New Mexico State’s Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda.
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The Huskers started on the lookout for reinforcements at wideout following the commencement of Samori Toure, who was picked by the Inexperienced Bay Packers within the NFL Draft. Wideout grew to become a good greater precedence after Zavier Betts left this system this spring.
Washington has the ability set to fill the position held by Touri, who averaged almost 20 yards a catch for Nebraska, and he has comparable pace to Betts. Washington can line up on the skin, however he additionally performed a number of snaps on the slot place with the Longhorns, averaging almost 15 yards a catch.
His greatest recreation got here final season towards Kansas, when the St. Louis native caught 5 passes for 100 yards and two scores.
“(Washington) has picked up sort of the place he left off from final yr,” Texas coach Steve Sarkisian advised reporters within the spring. “He was sort of a special-teams blocker within the first half of the season, sort of grew into a task as a regular-down receiver for us and has come again this spring, I believe sort of simply constructing on the place he was, which is a constructive.”
Washington, who additionally was taking a look at Purdue and Utah, joins a large receivers room led by Mickey Joseph that features Omar Manning, Oliver Martin and Alante Brown, and incoming freshmen DeColdest Crawford and Janiran Bonner.
Washington’s dedication comes after the Huskers bolstered their protection with Alabama transfers Stephon Wynn (defensive lineman) and Kaine Williams (security) in a latest eight-day span.
Nebraska is now three over the NCAA’s 85-scholarship restrict for 2022. Of NU’s 11 scholarship vast receivers, six have been added through the offseason.
Ranked the No. 145 recruit nationally by Rivals, Washington had gives from Alabama, Notre Dame and Ohio State out of highschool. He additionally had a suggestion from Nebraska and made an official go to to Lincoln earlier than in the end choosing the Longhorns.
Now he’ll be carrying Husker crimson, and reunited with Thompson.
Nebraska’s 2022 switch additions
Hunter Anthony, OL, Oklahoma State
Timmy Bleekrode, Okay, Furman
Omar Brown, CB, Northern Iowa
Brian Buschini, P, Montana
Devin Drew, DT, Texas Tech
Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda, WR, New Mexico State
Tommi Hill, CB, Arizona State
Chubba Purdy, QB, Florida State
Casey Thompson, QB, Texas
Marcus Washington, WR, Texas
Kaine Williams, S, Alabama
Kevin Williams, OL, Northern Colorado
Stephon Wynn, DL, Alabama
Maintaining with the switch portal. Here is who the Huskers have coming to Lincoln
Casey Thompson, QB
Earlier faculty: Texas
Remaining eligibility: Two years
Of notice: Thompson is essentially the most notable switch Nebraska has added thus far due to the place he performs. He began 10 video games for the Longhorns final yr and led the Massive 12 in landing passes with 24. He’ll be thought of the favourite to win NU’s beginning quarterback job below new offensive coordinator Mark Whipple. He’ll be on campus for this semester.
Chubba Purdy, QB
Earlier faculty: Florida State
Remaining eligibility: 4 years
Of notice:
Purdy began one recreation in 2020 and appeared in three general, finishing 27-of-53 passes for 219 yards, a pair of touchdowns and an interception. He appeared simply as soon as in 2021 — Purdy accomplished all 5 of his passes for 98 yards and two scores.
Trey Palmer, WR/Returner
Earlier faculty: LSU
Remaining eligibility: Two years plus a redshirt Of notice: Palmer was a blue-chip recruit out of highschool and noticed his position steadily develop over his three years in Baton Rouge. Now, he’ll rejoin Mickey Joseph in Lincoln. Palmer can actually run — he was timed at 10.42 within the 100 meters and 21.11 seconds within the 200 — and he’s additionally a harmful return man. He profiles effectively within the spot vacated by Samori Toure and can be on campus this semester.
Hunter Anthony, OL
Earlier faculty: Oklahoma State Remaining eligibility: Two years
Of notice: The Oklahoma native entered 2020 as OSU’s beginning proper deal with, however an damage price him a lot of the season. Then he served as a backup this fall. In Lincoln, the 6-foot-6, 330-pounder can be a candidate each at proper deal with and at both guard spot. He’s on campus this semester.
Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda, WR
Earlier faculty: New Mexico State
Remaining eligibility: Two years plus a redshirt
Of notice: Garcia-Castaneda had a productive season at NMSU, catching 37 passes for 578 yards and 4 touchdowns. He was coveted as quickly as he hit the switch portal, however NU visited him in California and received him on campus for a go to in December. At 6-foot and 190 kilos, Garcia-Castaneda is a candidate for any spot within the Husker receiver rotation below Mickey Joseph.
Brian Buschini, P
Earlier faculty: Montana
Remaining eligibility: Three years Of notice: Buschini was named the FCS punter of the yr after averaging higher than 47 yards per punt and greater than 44 internet yards per try. He was thought of maybe the very best punter obtainable on the switch market this winter and can be counted on immediately in Lincoln. He’s on campus this semester.
Timmy Bleekrode, Okay
Earlier faculty: Furman Remaining eligibility: Three years
Of notice: Bleekrode instantly turns into the favourite to deal with place-kicking duties after he was recruited from Furman by new particular groups coordinator Invoice Busch. The Atlanta native made 15-of-18 area objectives in 2021 with an extended of 51 yards and is 21-of-25 over the previous two seasons.
Omar Brown, CB
Earlier faculty: Northern Iowa
Remaining eligibility: Three years
Of notice: Brown, a Minneapolis native, was named the FCS freshman of the yr and a first-team All-American by Phil Steele and Hero Sports activities after logging 77 tackles and 6 interceptions in 2019.
Kevin Williams, OL
Earlier faculty: Northern Colorado
Remaining eligibility: Two years
Of notice: Williams, an Omaha North graduate, is a multi-year starter on the FCS degree and commenced the 2021 season because the Bears’ beginning left deal with. He’s received positional versatility and might be a candidate at deal with or guard for the Huskers in 2022. In a younger room general, he provides a veteran presence.
Tommy Hill, DB
Earlier faculty: Arizona State
Remaining eligibility: Three years plus a redshirt
Of notice: Nebraska cherished Hill out of highschool in Orlando within the 2021 class, however he ended up at ASU and earned enjoying time immediately. The Huskers jumped on him as quickly as he entered the portal, and now he’ll compete for taking part in time in a secondary that should exchange three starters. He’s on campus this semester.
Ochaun Mathis, DL
Earlier faculty: TCU
Remaining eligibility: Two years
Of notice: The 6-foot-5, 260-pounder began a complete of 34 video games for TCU. He recorded 45 tackles, together with seven for loss and 4 sacks this previous season. That adopted a breakout marketing campaign in 2020, when he led the staff with 9 sacks and ranked second with 14 tackles for loss.
Devin Drew, DT
Earlier faculty: Texas Tech
Remaining eligibility: One yr Of notice: A local of Raytown, Missouri, Drew, a 6-foot-2, 280-pounder, made 34 tackles in 13 video games this previous fall and had 55 stops in all in two seasons at Texas Tech.
Kaine Williams, S
Earlier faculty: Alabama Remaining eligibility: 4 years
Of notice: Williams performed in a single recreation final season for Alabama, showing on particular groups within the SEC championship recreation towards Georgia.
Stephon Wynn, DL
Earlier faculty: Alabama
Remaining eligibility: Two years
Of notice: Wynn appeared in seven video games final season for the Crimson Tide.
Marcus Washington, WR
Earlier faculty: Texas
Remaining eligibility: Two years
Of notice: A 6-foot-2, 190-pounder, Washington caught 25 passes for 366 yards and two touchdowns in three seasons with Texas. In 12 video games final fall, together with seven begins, he had 18 receptions for 277 yards.
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