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Nebraska’s camp schedule has been set. On Thursday, junior college recruiting coordinator and running backs coach Ryan Held sent out a tweet encouraging prospects to sign up for one of Nebraska’s camps.
Hey there! Come to one of our camps! Show us what you can do. We have a team camp now. Bring your team. Sign up today! https://t.co/4mE2J9ieoX
— Ryan Held (@CoachRHeld) January 9, 2019
Here is the camp schedule Nebraska has set now (which is still subject to change).
- April 6: Coaches Clinic
- June 2: Team Camp
- June 6: Football 101
- June 8: Youth Camp
- June 9: 7-on-7 Camp
- June 11: Women’s Clinic
- June 12: Football 202
- June 14: Friday Night Lights
The Friday Night Lights camp has garnered quite a bit of attention since the event started under former coach Mike Riley. Last year, several Nebraska commits attended the event (though not all competed on the field). In addition, several 2020 targets attended last year’s event, including offensive lineman Turner Corcoran, and in-state wide receivers Zavier Betts and Xavier Watts.
Recruit Watch
>> Nebraska 2019 outside linebacker target Steven Parker picked up so more honors after a stellar senior season.
Shout out to Steven Parker of South Oak Cliff for making First Team All Area after being named Defensive Player of the Year for the state Texas! #SOCNATION pic.twitter.com/xMXT6N5Y8H
— Coach Traylor (@coach_traylor) January 10, 2019
>> Mississippi State commit and defensive back DJ James tweeted his visit plans to Lincoln this weekend.
Nebraska official this weekend!!🔴 #GBR 🌽🌽
— DJ James (@Djames12x) January 10, 2019
>> Gabriel Rubio is a 2021 defender to keep in the back of your mind. The Missouri native will get a shot to compete at Nike’s The Opening.
I’m excited to throw down at The Opening! @lhscougarfb pic.twitter.com/PcrXu29CcD
— Gabriel Rubio (@GabeRubio68) January 10, 2019
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Greg is the Recruiting Analyst for Hail Varsity and has covered Husker athletics since 2013. He has always had a passion for sports while growing up in the Chicago area. As he got older and had to hang up his cleats and sneakers, he realized his passion for sports went beyond just watching and attending games. He has covered many events from the Rose Bowl to championship boxing matches. If he’s not talking sports, he’s hovering over his grill. He is married to an amazing woman, Kim, and they have a dog that barks when Greg yells at the TV during games.
