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'Hungry' Sullivan Making Most Of Opportunity

To be sure, Eli Sullivan takes pride in his craft.

When he joined the Nebraska football team as a walk-on, Sullivan took pride serving on the defensive scout team, helping give the starting offense the best possible looks in practice from that week's opponent.

He also took pride excelling on special teams, knowing how essential that is in catching the eyes of coaches and earning bigger opportunities.

"It's doing the gritty work that maybe not everybody necessarily wants to do," Sullivan said, "and giving your all, no matter if you're right or wrong, trying to make a difference here and there.