Lincoln Journal-Star · Oct 26, 2018
Huskers prioritize speed and 'playing radius' in recruiting hunt for pass-rushers
Purdue quarterback David Blough (11) is sacked by Nebraska defensive back Deontai Williams (41) and defensive lineman Ben Stille earlier this season.Nebraska's Luke Gifford tackles Troy quarterback Kaleb Barker earlier this season at Memorial Stadium. Grifford leads the Huskers with 4.5 sacks.As Nebraska continues to build its 2019 recruiting class — the group stands at 18 verbal prospects with the Thursday addition of athlete/receiver Darien Chase (Vancouver, Washington) — the puzzle is steadily coming further into focus.
It will undoubtedly be a big group, think 25-plus scholarship players when it’s all said and done, but some positions have crystallized.