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(Also) From the Athletic today:
Backups: Wyatt Liewer (Soph.), Chris Hickman (RFr.), Alante Brown (Fr.)
A couple of shots in the dark on Falck, the grad transfer from South Dakota, and Hickman, who progressed well late last year and into 2020 after moving from tight end but has not been mentioned often by coaches or teammates this fall.
The ultimate wild card is Omar Manning, the newcomer rated as the No. 2 prospect nationally in junior college last year. Manning, at 6-4 and 225 pounds, fits as the Huskers No. 1 receiving target when he’s healthy and available. But he’s missed practice time recently while dealing with personal issues and an injury situation, according to Frost.
The coach was evasive this week when asked about Manning’s expected availability for the trip to Columbus next week.
“We need him out there (at practice) more consistently if he’s going to help us the way we expect him to,” Frost said.
Warner earned a scholarship this fall and has taken hold of a leadership role among the pass catchers. Robinson and Brown are dynamic playmakers at slot receiver, but they, too, have battled injuries in camp.
Liewer, a 6-3 walk-on, has earned praise from Frost and Martinez. Falck received regular mention in camp. He showed in 2018 when healthy that he could play at this level, recording 11 catches for 140 yards against top Kansas State cornerback Duke Shelley.
Lubick has a load of skill among first- and second-year receivers in Zavier Betts, Marcus Fleming, Jamie Nance and Demariyon Houston. Any of them might emerge. But the shift of Brody Belt from running back to receiver shows that Nebraska is leaving nothing to chance in trying to build depth.
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Wide receiver
Starters: Kade Warner (Jr.), Levi Falck (Sr.), Wan’Dale Robinson (Soph.)Backups: Wyatt Liewer (Soph.), Chris Hickman (RFr.), Alante Brown (Fr.)
A couple of shots in the dark on Falck, the grad transfer from South Dakota, and Hickman, who progressed well late last year and into 2020 after moving from tight end but has not been mentioned often by coaches or teammates this fall.
The ultimate wild card is Omar Manning, the newcomer rated as the No. 2 prospect nationally in junior college last year. Manning, at 6-4 and 225 pounds, fits as the Huskers No. 1 receiving target when he’s healthy and available. But he’s missed practice time recently while dealing with personal issues and an injury situation, according to Frost.
The coach was evasive this week when asked about Manning’s expected availability for the trip to Columbus next week.
“We need him out there (at practice) more consistently if he’s going to help us the way we expect him to,” Frost said.
Warner earned a scholarship this fall and has taken hold of a leadership role among the pass catchers. Robinson and Brown are dynamic playmakers at slot receiver, but they, too, have battled injuries in camp.
Liewer, a 6-3 walk-on, has earned praise from Frost and Martinez. Falck received regular mention in camp. He showed in 2018 when healthy that he could play at this level, recording 11 catches for 140 yards against top Kansas State cornerback Duke Shelley.
Lubick has a load of skill among first- and second-year receivers in Zavier Betts, Marcus Fleming, Jamie Nance and Demariyon Houston. Any of them might emerge. But the shift of Brody Belt from running back to receiver shows that Nebraska is leaving nothing to chance in trying to build depth.
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