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Scottsbluff's Nelson becomes latest in-state success story from Friday Night Lights

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It is one of those times in life you actually wish to be pulled to the side for a talk.

For Garrett Nelson, this happened just the other day, after a session of one-on-one drills at Nebraska's Friday Night Lights camp. He'd come to Lincoln from Scottsbluff with his father for this. That's a six-hour drive and a hotel room that needs booked.

No matter. Garrett came to get some reps and to learn a little more about the Husker defensive end and outside linebacker positions in Bob Diaco's scheme.

"Just make a name for myself.