Nebraska Spring Review: The Defensive Line

Within the spring of 2017, I stupidly volunteered to preview a good finish group whose solely stat was ¹⁄₂ a sort out for which one in all them had been credited on a kickoff. I joked anybody catching a go that season can be making their first profession reception. I referenced the “Who’re these f*ckin’ guys??” scene in Main League.

In actuality, it performed out decently for the group. Tyler Hoppes stepped as much as make 34 receptions, Jack Stoll noticed some motion early in his strong profession and Austin Allen arrived on campus to start out including to his 6’8” 210 lb body.

At the moment, the defensive position room aside from Ty Robinson has numbers and expertise eerily much like these 2017 tight ends.:

2021 Stats

Ty Robinson – 13 Solo Tackles 14 Assists 4 Tackles for Loss and a pair of Sacks

Remainder of the returning defensive lineman on roster – 2 Assists

That ought to cowl the stats.

With the switch of Casey Rogers, the youth and inexperience of the expertise remaining, and one other cycle of recruiting the switch portal nonetheless to play out, I received’t start to take a position who past Robinson will likely be incomes the begins and the enjoying time. For the needs of this record, I solely went with gamers listed as Defensive Linemen on the present Nebraska roster although we’ll seemingly see guys like OLB Garrett Nelson lining up on the tip very often.

Regardless of the shortage of expertise amongst these not named Ty Robinson, these younger males don’t seem brief on measurement or power. Most of them vary in weight from 290-325 and, if pressed into service, don’t resemble a bunch simply pushed round. That being stated, search for Frost to attempt to add 2-3 guys with expertise over the subsequent few months.

Let’s go down the record:

TOP DOG

Ty Robinson – Soph – Robinson got here to the Huskers as a 4-star Rivals High 100 prospect. After restricted motion redshirting as a real freshman, he has performed frequently in all 20 video games since with 11 begins. Final season, Ty began to flash among the early promise of his recruiting hype. He’ll transition from youthful member of the group to its anchor and chief.

YEP, EVERYONE ELSE

Even when Nebraska picks up a pair extra linemen within the portal, a couple of on this group are going to build up extra enjoying time. Since that’s been restricted up to now, right here’s a couple of enjoyable details together with their Rivals star score.

Nash Huntmacher – Soph – *** Rivals Star Score – In South Dakota, Nash went undefeated in his HS wrestling profession and truly started training with the varsity as a sixth grader. He went 33-0 his senior yr with 32 pins and a forfeit. Is likely to be some respectable power and stability there, eh?

Jailen Weaver – R Fr – *** – At 6’8 320, Weaver was a three-sport athlete competing in soccer, basketball and observe which included working a 100m leg on the dash medley relay crew.

Ru’Quan Buckley – R Fr – *** – After beginning each recreation for 4 years, he grew to become the primary participant from Godwin Heights HS in Michigan to signal with a Large 10 crew.

Mosai Newsom – Soph – *** – When being recruited, Mosai was ranked by Rivals as one of many High 5 gamers in Iowa and was Tutorial All Large 10 in 2020. By no means hurts getting one out the Iowegian again yard.

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Colton Feist – Jr – NR – Feist, a walk-on from Yutan, has been an absolute rock star within the classroom as a 3-time Tutorial All Large 10 member and a 2-time Large 10 Distinguished Scholar.

Marquis Black – R Fr – *** – Marquis comes from Eagles Touchdown Christian Academy in Georgia the place he was a 3-year starter and 4-time state champion.

Brodie Tagaloa – Incoming Fr – *** – Brodie involves the Huskers from California powerhouse De La Salle HS and was chosen to play within the 2022 Polynesian Bowl.