Nebraska released their depth chart on Monday for the Michigan game and there were no changes. It’s a little surprising since several players either didn’t play or performed well enough to get some attention.
Number two running back Mehki Nelson never saw the field, the number three running back Isiah Mozee only played at slot, and the number four running back, Kwinten Ives was the leading rusher with 85 yards and 1 TD. Yet, the depth chart order remains the same.
HC Matt Rhule didn’t say Nelson was in the doghouse, but he did comment, “Mekhi’s a wonderful young man, but we have some standards. I had him available. I didn’t pull him out. He would have played if needed.”
Malcolm Hartzog and Javin Wright both sat the HCU game out due to injuries. Rhule expects both to be available and ready to play against Michigan.
It’s also worth noting that redshirt freshman Rex Guthrie is tied with DeShon Singleton as the leading tackler with 12 total. Both players play the Rover position. The top five tacklers after three games are all defensive backs, Rex Guthrie, DeShon Singleton, Andrew Marshall, Donavan Jones, and Marcus Buford Jr.
What can be taken from Nebraska’s top five tacklers, all being DB’s and the Blackshirts only giving up a total of 66 yards passing per game? It’s something to be aware of going into the Michigan game.
After three games the Blackshirts only have 5 sacks, 1 interception, 4 fumble recoveries, and 24 TFLs. Considering two of those games were against far less talented teams, the defense will need to prove they can hold up against Michigan.
No additional Blackshirts were announced. As of now eleven players have been named as recipients.
BLACKSHIRTS
Javin Wright (Sr. Linebacker)
Ceyair Wright (Sr. Cornerback)
Marques Buford Jr. (Sr. Safety)
Malcolm Hartzog Jr. (Sr. Safety)
DeShon Singleton (Sr. Rover)
Andrew Marshall (Jr. Cornerback)
Cameron Lenhardt (Jr. Defensive Line)
Desan McCullough (Sr. Jack Linebacker)
Elijah Jeudy (Sr. Defensive Tackle)
Marques Watson-Trent (Sr. Linebacker)
Donavan Jones (RFr. Cornerback)
The ‘OR’s’ still appear at tight end, defensive end, and linebacker. The Nebraska depth chart for the Michigan game is as follows:
OFFENSE
Left Tackle
(77) Gunnar Gottula 6’6” | 305 | (So)
(69) Turner Corcoran 6’6” | 310 | (Sr)
(57) Elijah Pritchett 6’6” | 325 | (Jr)
Left Guard
57) Henry Lutovsky 6’6” | 320 | (Sr)
(76) Jason Maciejczak 6’3” | 310 | (So)
Center
(51) Justin Evans 6’3” | 315 | (Jr)
(62) Sam Sledge 6’4” | 300 | (So)
(58) Jake Peters 6’3” | 30 | (Fr)
Right Guard
(50) Rocco Spindler 6’5” | 315 | (Sr)
(66) Grant Brix 6’6” | 315 | (RFr)
Right Tackle
(65) Teddy Prochazka 6’10” | 320 | (Sr)
(75) Tyler Knack 6’6” | 325 | (Jr)
Tight End
44) Luke Lindenmeyer 6’3” | 250 | (Jr)
(10) Heinrich Haarberg 6’5” | 230 | (Sr) or
(29) Carter Nelson 6’5” | 240 | (So)
Wide Receiver-X
(6) Dane Key 6’3” | 210 | (Sr)
(86) Cortez Mills 6’0” | 185 | (Fr)
(80) Jeremiah Jones 6’4” | 225 | (Fr)
Wide Receiver-Z
(13) Nyziah Hunter 6’1” | 205 | (So)
(89) Quinn Clark 6’5” | 210 | (RFr)
Wide Receiver-Slot
(2) Jacory Barney Jr 6’0” | 170 | (So)
(85) Keelan Smith 6’3” | 205 | (Fr)
Quarterback
(15) Dylan Raiola 6’3” | 230 | (So)
(14) TJ Lateef 6’1” | 200 | (Fr)
(12) Jalyn Gramstad 6’0” | 200 | (Sr)
Running Back
(21) Emmett Johnson 5’11” | 200 | (Jr)
(35) Mekhi Nelson 6’0” | 195 | (RFr)
(22) Isaiah Mozee 6’0” | 210 | (Fr)
(28) Kwinten Ives 6’3” | 215 | (So)
DEFENSE
Defensive End
(96) Willimas Nwaneri 6’7” | 265 | (RFr) or
(11) Cameron Lenhardt 6’3” | 270 | (Jr)
(93) Kade Pietrzak 6’5” | 265 | (Fr)
Nose Guard
(16) Elijah Jeudy 6’3” | 300 | (Sr)
(5) Riley Van Poppel 6’5” | 295 | (So)
(95) Gabe Moore 6’5” | 290 | (So)
Defensive Tackle
(97) Keona Davis 6’5” | 275 | (So)
(90) Jaylen George 6’3” | 285 | (Jr)
(92) Sua Lefotu 6’3” | 300 | (So)
Jack Linebacker
(22) Desan McCullough 6’5” | 235 | (Sr)
(94) Jordan Ochoa 6’4” | 240 | (RFr)
(17) Willis McGahee IV 6’1” | 240 | (So)
(52) Dylan Rogers 6’3” | 240 | (So)
Linebacker
(26) Marques Trent-Watson 5’11” | 225 | (Sr) or
(9) Vincent Shaver Jr. 6’1” | 225 | (So)
Linebacker
(0) Javin Wright 6’5” | 230 | (Sr)
(54) Jacob Bower 6’1” | 220 | (So)
(51) Dawson Merritt 6’3” | 225 | (Fr)
Rover
(8) DeShon Singleton 6’3” | 210 | (Sr)
(21) Rex Guthrie 6’0” | 200 | (RFr)
(24) Derek Branch 5’11” | 195 | (Sr)
Cornerback
(10) Andrew Marshall 6’0” | 190 | (Jr)
(37) Donavan Jones 6’1” | 200 | (RFr)
Safety
(3) Marques Buford Jr 5’11” | 190 | (Sr)
(28) Caleb Benning 5’11” | 190 | (RFr)
Nickel
(7) Malcolm Hartzog 5’9” | 185 | (Sr)
(13) Jamir Conn 5’11” | 180 | (Jr)
Cornerback
(15) Ceyair Wright 6’0” | 190 | (Sr)
(25) Jeremiah Charles 6’0” | 175 | (So)
(14) Amare Sanders 6’1” | 190 | (RFr)
SPECIAL TEAMS
Place-Kicker
(91) Kyle Cunanan 5’10” | 180 | (So)
(90) John Hohl 6’0” | 195 | (So)
(30) Tristan Alvano 6’1” | 210 | (So)
Holder
(37) Kamdyn Koch 6’2” | 200 | (RFr)
(12) Jaylen Gramstad 6’0” | 200 | (Sr)
Punter
(83) Archie Wilson 6’2” | 215 | (Fr)
(37) Kamdyn Koch 6’2” | 200 | (RFr)
Long Snapper
(46) Kevin Gallic 5’11” | 240 | (Sr)
(94) Aidan Fledge 6’2” | 225 | (Sr)
Kick Returner
(84) Isaiah Mozee 6’0” | 210 | (Fr) or
(25) Kenneth Willimas 5’9” | 195 | (So) or
(35) Mekhi Nelson 6’0” | 195 | (Fr)
Punt Returner
(2) Jacory Barney Jr 6’0” | 170 | (So)
(10) Andrew Marshall 6’0” | 190 | (Jr)
The Michigan game is the beginning of Big Ten play, when things get real and the playmakers must show up. My bet is the next depth chart won’t stay the same.
Go Big Red!
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