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[Dr.DrakeRamoray]

You're right, because you usually put your fastest dudes in the 100 and 200. But 47.2 in the 400 is smoking, and shows he has great mental toughness and sprint endurance.

That’s .2 off the state record here in Nebraska and faster than the state meet record

 

[westernnehusker]

Published May 19, 2025

Football recruits shine at state track and field meets
Jacey Zembal • TheWolfpackCentral
Writer
@NCStateRivals
Junior running back Jamal Rule had a big weekend on the track, winning the 400-meter dash and was part of the first-place 1,600-meter relay for Charlotte (N.C.) Christian in the NCISAA Division I state track meet at Charlotte Country Day.

Rule clocked 47.22 seconds in the 400, and the relay finished with 3:18.01.

Rule also finished fourth in the 200 (21.92), and he was seventh in the long jump with 20 feet, 8.75 inches.

(In the Nebraska Class A State Championships this performance would have won the 400, been 4th in the 200, and finished 23rd in the LJ)

Long jump is a lot about straight line speed. I wonder if he had issues with getting his mark down.

 

[Carm]

The weird thing about posting his track times: I decided to see what times were available on the internet and spent 30 seconds on the search and posted the results. No one at any of the 3 recruiting services ever mentioned them, yet it is so easy to find them. How do they get their info? They could've asked him, too.

 

[Carm]

Long jump is a lot about straight line speed. I wonder if he had issues with getting his mark down.

you're likely right, as his pr IS 23'1" (ATHLETIC.NET)

 

[Flabio]

For the experts how bueno is he?

 

[Hedley Lamarr]

For the experts how bueno is he?

I will explain this as easily as I can, Imagine you're making love to your wife and she opens the door and invites Mila Kunis in to join you and proactively cheers for your involvement in the 3-way.

 

[Flabio]

I will explain this as easily as I can, Imagine you're making love to your wife and she opens the door and invites Mila Kunis in to join you and proactively cheers for your involvement in the 3-way.

Like sex?

 

[Hedley Lamarr]

Like sex?

 

[2010sarenevercomingback]

Like sex?

Even better... like sex with a GIRL!

 

[betsch]

Damn, that’s moving. Am I wrong to think you don’t see many elite 400 runners in college football? Seems to usually be the 100 or 200 guys.

That's because he's going to score on a lot of LONG runs. He's just prepping.

 

[RedSavage]

Like sex?

 

[Flabio]

So he’s going to get stopped a lot of third and short? I’m not good with metaphors.

 

[Lionsfan93]

For the experts how bueno is he?

Current Profile Overview
Height/Weight: ~6'1", 205 lbs (with frame to add 10–15 lbs)

Class: 2026

Junior season stats (in only 7 games): 1,236 rushing yards, 15 TDs

Recruiting Ranking: 3★ (but climbing); offers from Power Five schools like Michigan State, Virginia Tech, Syracuse

Style: Physical, one-cut downhill runner with long speed, surprising elusiveness, and decent hands out of the backfield

🧩 Projection: High-Impact Potential with Development Curve
He is not just a depth piece. While he may not walk into Lincoln as a day-one RB1, Rule has legitimate upside to become a feature back, potentially a star, if certain things align:

✅ Strengths That Stand Out
Game-breaking ability: Averaging 9+ yards per carry in high-level North Carolina competition is no fluke. He has shown the ability to take over games, especially with performances like his 230-yard playoff outburst.

Physical build: Already has college-ready size. With proper strength and conditioning, he can likely carry a full workload by his sophomore year.

Mentality and motor: Coaches and reporters say he’s disciplined, hungry, and humble — the kind of personality that thrives in Matt Rhule’s development-first culture.

⚠️ Areas to Monitor
Vision and patience: While he’s a north-south runner, he’ll need to refine his decision-making behind Big Ten-caliber offensive lines where holes don’t always open cleanly.

Pass protection: Every-down backs must pick up blitzes, and this area hasn’t been heavily evaluated yet.

Receiving chops: He’s flashed ability as a pass catcher, but it’s unclear how refined his route running or hands are against high-level defenders.

🧠 Comparisons & Style
He projects stylistically somewhere between Devine Ozigbo and Roy Helu Jr. He’s not as shifty as Ameer Abdullah or as physically dominant (yet) as a Rex Burkhead, but he could grow into a bursty, downhill runner with enough versatility to stay on the field in all situations.

📈 Realistic Career Arc at Nebraska
Year Role Projection
2026 (FR) Depth/special teams RB3 or scout team; gains strength and absorbs playbook
2027 (SO) Rotation back Splits carries, especially on early downs
2028 (JR) Feature back Opportunity to be RB1 if development continues
2029 (SR) Team leader Possible 1,000-yard season and team captain potential

🏁 Final Verdict
Jamal Rule has the potential to take over games. He’s not just a depth body. He’s a high-upside, every-down back prospect who could become a centerpiece of Nebraska’s offense by his second or third season. But like most 3-star RBs, he’ll need time to develop, especially in pass protection and vision.

As a Nebraska fan, it’s fair to be cautiously optimistic. Rule’s commitment is another win for Matt Rhule’s culture and long-term plan: recruit tough, smart, physical athletes who want to work—and let development do the rest.

 

[Kinish]

Barthel sucks out loud.

Best we can do is small school RB with no big offers.

What are we even doing

 

[Fargo Husker]

The weird thing about posting his track times: I decided to see what times were available on the internet and spent 30 seconds on the search and posted the results. No one at any of the 3 recruiting services ever mentioned them, yet it is so easy to find them. How do they get their info? They could've asked him, too.

Vast anti-Nebraska conspiracy IMO

 

[djw004]

It's Murdaaaaaaa

 

[Carm]

Vast anti-Nebraska conspiracy IMO

really vast if it includes the local media

 

[Fargo Husker]

really vast if it includes the local media

You don’t wanna know how deep this goes…

 

[Jim14510]

Rule clocked 47.22 seconds

Thats fast for the 400. Not sure how much that translates to football speed but boy has some serious stamina.

 

[Jim14510]

in only 7 games

Do we know why only 7? Just schedule or injury?