With Nebraska football's fall camp officially underway, it's time for players to start stepping up and showing they are leaders. While some of those leaders are expected to be longtime players who will take younger players under their wings, there are plenty of openings for younger players to step up themselves, including sophomore wide receiver Jacory Barney.
After Thursday's practice, coaches like offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen and wide receivers coach Dakiel Shorts took to the podium talking about Barney’s growth and potential, the Miami native spoke for himself with a bold claim: "I'm going to lead the nation in punt returns this year.