Husker Walk-on Q-n-A: Isaiah Stalbird

Nebraska redshirted freshman Isaiah Stalbird, a walk-on and graduate of Kearney High School, had an impressive fall camp in which he earned a No. 2 spot at safety, behind Marquel Dismuke, going into the Huskers' first game on Saturday. Stalbird chose to walk on at Nebraska over scholarship offers from Nebraska-Kearney and Wayne State, as well as a preferred walk-on offer from Wyoming. As a senior at Kearney, he made 77 tackles, including 53 solo stops, and recorded four fumble recoveries and two interceptions. Stalbird also had a pair of sacks as a senior. On the offensive side of the ball, Stalbird had 22 catches for 393 yards and six touchdowns as a wide receiver. He also participated in wrestling and soccer at Kearney. Following his prep career, Stalbird represented the South Squad in the 2018 Nebraska Shrine Bowl. He visited with Brian Rosenthal of Huskers.com about his walk-on opportunity and experience.

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