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Future Husker with Will Nixon: WR played early in 6A Texas high school football

City profile: Waco, Texas, has a population of about 138,000 and is about 10 hours from Lincoln. Midway plays in the largest class in Texas.

This week: Midway is 0-2 going into Friday’s game against Killeen. Last week Nixon rushed for 252 yards and three touchdowns in Midway's 42-33 loss to Lake Ridge. Nixon also caught seven passes for 32 yards.

Rankings: Rivals.com ranks Nixon as a three-star prospect as a wide receiver and the 92nd overall player in Texas. He committed to Nebraska on July 8.

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