Bray’s Influence on Linebackers Traces to His Roots

Sophomore Dedrick Young ll (5) has been Nebraska's most consistent linebacker in defending both the run and the pass.Randy York’s N-Sider

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The most transformative position from Mike Riley's first year at Nebraska to his second year is linebacker, and the man leading that high-octane transition from a serious shortage to a sizeable surplus is an over-achieving coach who played linebacker at Oregon State like his hair was on fire every Saturday.

Meet Trent Bray, in his fifth season on Riley’s staff after making 337 career tackles at Oregon State while earning Pac-10 all-conference honors at linebacker in 2004 and 2005. Bray’s influence on Husker linebacker depth can…