Recruiting never stops and it's easy to miss the top stories day-to-day. We’re recapping all things Nebraska recruiting news, analysis and more so you never miss a thing.
Earlier Sunday, the Nebraska football team participated in the 6th Annual Nebraska Football Road Race. Hundreds of fans particpated as well, with 100% of the funds raised going directly to the University of Nebraska Medical Center for pediatric brain cancer research. It’s honestly one of the best events of year.
And in the midst of all of it, the new Huskers on the team also debuted their jersey numbers. Derek Peterson did his best to note those he saw (while also running the 5k himself), but it’s not everyone (yet). There are 49 players without assigned numbers on the Huskers’ roster page. We have 13 though, and that includes some of the bigger names from the 2019 recruiting class.
In the spirit of their recruiting pasts and college futures, let’s look at the numbers these players wore in high school versus their new numbers at Nebraska. In many cases, it doesn’t mean much. A reason why? Someone already has the number the incoming player previously wore (Mohamed Barry, for example, is wearing the number Jamin Graham wore in high school). In others, the player was able to retain the number that may or may not have meant a lot to them personally (or modify them to be similar enough).
So, without further ado:
RB Rahmir Johnson
Previously: No. 6
Now: No. 6
LB Jackson Hannah
Previously: No. 34
Now: No. 10
WR Darien Chase
Previously: No. 3
Now: No. 13
RB Ronald Thompkins
Previously: No. 5
Now: No. 25
LB Jamin Graham
Previously: No. 7
Now: No. 89
OL Matthew Anderson
Previously: No. 72
Now: No. 72
WR Demariyon Houston
Previously: No. 7
Now: No. 9
DB Noa Pola-Gates
Previously: No. 3
Now: No. 26
DB Quinton Newsome
Previously: No. 1
Now: No. 12
DB Javin Wright
Previously: No. 3
Now: No. 33
DL Mosai Newsom
Previously: No. 52
Now: No. 52
DL Ty Robinson
Previously: No. 87
Now: No. 99
OL Bryce Benhart
Previously: No. 68
Now: No. 54
Speaking of Benhart, he didn’t just debut his new number today. He also turned 19.
https://twitter.com/GBJr43/status/1150404653965881344
Recruit Watch
>> After an unofficial visit in March, 4-star (HV Rating: 93.1) quarterback Dematrius Davis still has Nebraska on the brain. He shared a video on Sunday from his previous visit. A good sign?
https://twitter.com/Dematrius09/status/1150241038835036162
>> Nebraska made the top 15 list for 2021 defensive end Dylan Brooks.
https://twitter.com/_dylanbrooks/status/1150110321937399811
>> The Huskers also made the top 4 list for 2020 cornerback Christopher Townsel.
https://twitter.com/christownsel_/status/1150122082380001287
ICYMI
>> What has quarterback Adrian Martinez been working on this summer? Derek Peterson has the answer.
>> Miss anything from Isaiah Roby and James Palmer Jr.’s time in the NBA Summer League? Jacob Padilla has the recap.
>> Nebraska is going to face some tough players in 2019. Here are five to keep an eye on.
>> Let’s take stock of Nebraska’s offensive line on the recruiting trail, shall we? (Premium)
Erin is the Deputy Editor and Digital Marketing Strategist for Hail Varsity. She has covered Nebraska athletics since 2012, which has included stops at Bleacher Report, Cox Media Group’s Land of 10, and even Hail Varsity (previously from 2012-2017). She has also been featured on the Big Ten Network, NET’s Big Red Wrap-Up, and a varsity of radio shows nationwide. When not covering the Huskers, Erin is probably at Chipotle.
