Lincoln Journal-Star · Oct 3, 2018
Sophomore receiver Lindsey leaving Huskers, granted scholarship release
NU wide reciever Tyjon Lindsey (1) during a Huskers football camp practice at Hawks Championship Center Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018.Michigan's Ambry Thomas (1) recovers a fumble by Nebraska Tyjon Lindsey on a punt return Saturday in Ann Arbor, Michigan.Sophomore wide receiver Tyjon Lindsey asked for and was granted a release from his scholarship on Tuesday, a Nebraska football spokesman confirmed Tuesday night.
Lindsey, a heralded recruit who had played in all 16 games of his college career to date but never seemed to hit full stride, started the year No. 2 on the depth chart in the slot behind JD Spielman but saw playing time dwindle further last week against Purdue.