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Nebraska Safety DeShon Singleton Headed to Mobile for Senior Bowl
The call every senior prospect dreams of has officially arrived for safety DeShon Singleton, but his journey to the prestigious Senior Bowl is far more compelling than a typical collegiate success story.
A year ago, Singleton believed his time in college football was over, only to gain an unexpected final year of eligibility, a gift he has maximized with a vengeance. Now, after leading a surging defense and showcasing a versatile skill set that has NFL scouts buzzing, Singleton heads to Mobile, Alabama, where he will compete against the nation’s elite, turning a fortunate second chance into a legitimate opportunity to solidify himself as a top defensive back.
The opening for Singleton’s extra year was created by an unexpected legal battle that shook the foundation of NCAA eligibility rules. A lawsuit filed by Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia successfully argued that the NCAA’s rule of counting junior-college seasons against a player’s four-year eligibility window violated antitrust laws.
Thank you God!! https://t.co/i2m0TisfeS
— DeShon Singleton (@DeshonSingleton) December 1, 2025
While the situation had complex legal layers, the bottom line was that Pavia’s preliminary injunction win forced the NCAA to issue a blanket waiver, thereby giving all former JUCO players, like Singleton, whose eligibility had expired, the chance to return for one final season if they chose.
Singleton’s 2025 season was a true breakout campaign and the successful payoff of an unexpected “bonus year” in college football. After suffering a season-ending injury in 2023 that prevented him from building momentum for the NFL draft, Singleton capitalized on a unique ruling that granted him an additional year of eligibility.
He finished the season as one of Nebraska’s defensive anchors, showcasing the versatility and physicality that NFL scouts crave.
Singleton’s stellar 2025 season was marked by impressive defensive production and impact plays across the field. He established himself as a dominant force in the secondary, finishing second on the team with 70 tackles, showcasing elite run support from the safety spot.
Crucially, he significantly enhanced his ball skills, registering two interceptions and four pass breakups.
The 6-foot-3, 210-pound defensive back’s versatility and playmaking ability were formally recognized following a phenomenal performance against Michigan State, where his physical play and two interceptions earned him the coveted Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week award, providing a major boost to his national profile.
Leveraging his improved health and an expanded role, Singleton demonstrated his wide-ranging utility by effectively showing he could blitz, cover deep in the passing game, and aggressively stop the run, proving his value as a true multifaceted defensive weapon.
Competing against the nation’s best receivers and tight ends in drills will allow him to display his man-coverage fluidity and deep zone awareness directly in front of all 32 NFL scouting departments. For a player who was previously seen as a late-round or priority free agent type, performing well in Mobile could be the necessary catalyst to move him up to a coveted Day 2 or early Day 3 selection, completing his stunning journey from a forgotten JUCO player to a top NFL prospect.
In essence, his 2025 season served as the full-tape audition he was unable to complete the previous year, solidifying his status as an NFL prospect and directly leading to his invitation to the Senior Bowl on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026.
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Nebraska Game and Parks is offering residents a chance to win prizes simply for getting outside and moving, as part of a challenge honoring America’s 250th birthday.
The Outdoor Nebraska 250-Mile Challenge invites participants to log miles through activities like walking, running, kayaking, horseback riding and more using any fitness app. The goal is to reach 250 miles before the end of the year. Once completed, participants fill out a form on the Nebraska Game and Parks website to become eligible for prizes.
Mike Selman, a regular walker at Zorinsky Lake, said the challenge caught his attention.
“I think it’s great, as long as you put in the time and effort,” Selman said.
Selman said getting outdoors is already a big part of his routine.
“I absolutely love it, I love being outdoors, just the beauty, the nature, the trees, the water,” Selman said.
He said one of his favorite aspects of the challenge is the opportunity to explore Nebraska’s many outdoor spaces.
“Especially here, around Zorinsky, Standing Bear, Flanagan, you got great opportunities and great places to go,” Selman said.
When asked if he planned to submit his miles, Selman did not hesitate.
“I’ll definitely think about it, most definitely,” Selman said.
Between Memorial Day and the end of the year, logging just over 1 mile a day would be enough to reach the 250-mile goal and qualify for prizes.
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We’ll have to wait a bit longer to get into the Cowgirls’ Super Regional.
A rainy night in Lincoln meant the teams only managed to get four outs into the Super between Oklahoma State and Nebraska. The game is tied at 0. The weather delay lasted about two hours before they called it.
The game will resume at 4 p.m. Friday and be televised on ESPN2. They will not play another game Friday, as Game 2 will now take place at 4 p.m. Saturday.
The Nebraska football team added its third 2027 offensive line commitment and addition from the state of Georgia on Wednesday.
Loganville (Ga.) Grayson offensive lineman KD Jones officially announced his commitment to NU this week. The 6-foot-4, 270-pound Jones picked the Huskers over Georgia Tech, Auburn, Kentucky and Virginia Tech. He visited Lincoln on May 6 and is scheduled to take his official visit to Nebraska on June 6.
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The Huskers first offered Jones in April, after offensive line coach Geep Wade had previously been recruiting him at Georgia Tech.
“Coach Wade called me and offered me today,” Jones told HuskerOnline on Apr. 25. “He has been on me for a long time, ever since he was at Tech. So his interest wasn’t anything new to me. He came to watch me train at school and was amazed. He offered the next day.”
Jones joins safety Corey Hadley from the state of Georgia in NU’s 2027 recruiting class.
“I knew nothing about Nebraska before the offer,” Jones said in April. But now that Coach Wade and Coach (Lonnie) Teasley are there, I know I can trust them.”
Jones had planned to take official visits to all the schools recruiting him, but his early commitment to NU appears to have shut down those visits.
He jones Omaha (Neb.) Millard North’s Matt Erickson and fellow Grayson product Jordan Agbanoma are the other offensive linemen in the Huskers’ 2027 recruiting class. He’s now the 10th commitment in Nebraska’s class of 2027.
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