February recruiting thread

[MtnHusker]

Owen Carter 2024 Wide Receiver Rice

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and just like that it appears that when coaches actually try to build relationships with former players who are high school coaches that we see talented recruits being recommended to the Huskers by their coach. Novel Concept.

 

[vailhusker]

and just like that it appears that when coaches actually try to build relationships with former players who are high school coaches that we see talented recruits being recommended to the Huskers by their coach. Novel Concept.

Totally untapped resource. There are people with Nebraska connections in various roles all across the country that could help the team and they have barely been utilized over the years. Perfect example The Warren Acadamy is in your back yard, and this is the first time someone has reached out?

Still waiting on the Foley trip to IWCC, I'm sure it is coming though.

 

[Lionsfan93]

Totally untapped resource. There are people with Nebraska connections in various roles all across the country that could help the team and they have barely been utilized over the years. Perfect example The Warren Acadamy is in your back yard, and this is the first time someone has reached out?

Still waiting on the Foley trip to IWCC, I'm sure it is coming though.

At this point, with 3 staffs already unable to gat any sort of traction with IWCC, if Rhule & co. are unable to, it has to be an issue on IWCC and that they don't want to work with Nebraska.

 

[vailhusker]

 

[Juro]

 

[Huskerforlife]

Elkhorn South lineman Ashton Murphy had whirlwind January, received Nebraska offer and others​

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Elkhorn South lineman Ashton Murphy (Photo: Casey Fritton Photography)

Elkhorn South lineman Ashton Murphy was getting “pretty worried” that he hadn’t received an offer to play football at the next level. The 6-foot-5, 240-pound offensive tackle, who can play on both sides of the line, is entering his senior season for the Storm.

Murphy said it’s normal for players to be worried until they get their first offer.

His didn’t come until Jan. 16 and it was from Northern Cockeye.

“I was really excited because it kind of opened up a new path and new colleges and just kind of getting noticed more by everyone else,” Murphy told HuskerOnline at its In State Tour in Omaha.

Colorado and Nebraska followed suit. The Buffaloes and new Head Coach Deion Sanders extended an offer to Murphy on Jan. 29. Wyoming offered on Feb. 6.

Then on Jan. 31, Nebraska’s new Head Coach Matt Rhule reached out to Elkhorn South Head Coach Guy Rosenberg during Murphy’s lunch period. Rosenberg asked Murphy to come to his office where Rhule extended him an offer at Nebraska.

“It was pretty exciting because I didn’t expect it to be in the middle of a school day,” Murphy said.

Rhule has made a good first few impressions on Murphy.

“He’s been reaching out every once in a while just saying, Hi,” Murphy said. “It’s been really nice, seeing that they care a lot about it.”

Working on his craft​

When Nebraska’s staff watched Murphy’s film for the first time, they were really impressed, they told the 2024 lineman. They were specifically impressed with his explosiveness and speed. Murphy told HuskerOnline that his 40-yard dash time is a 4.85.

The Huskers see him on the defensive side of the ball.

As a junior, Murphy had 37 tackles, five tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks for a loss of 17 yards in 11 games. The lineman had forced two fumbles and recovered one. On offense, he helped the Storm average 8.5 rushing yards per carry and 261 rushing yards per game. Elkhorn South was fifth in the nation, according to MaxPreps, with 10 games with over 100 rushing yards.

Murphy, who stands at 6-foot-5, 240-pounds, has a frame that could easily be built upon.

“Definitely my feet and hands because you can always get better at that and then weight in the weight room,” he said are areas he wants to improve.

The lineman went out for Elkhorn South’s track team for the first time as a sophomore. He placed seventh at state with a personal record of 55′ 7 in shot put.

Nebraska has gone after several track stars in the 2023 class. Those track athletes were all runners however, there are also benefits to throwing shot put and discus.

“I think tracks helped a lot because shot put shows that you’re explosive and can throw the ball far,” Murphy said.

Throwing has also helped Murphy with his footwork. Although it’s different than his footwork as a lineman, it’s still good to be moving his feet quicking and technically.

Murphy hopes to have his improvement show during his senior season on the football field.

“I’d say definitely get my get some more sacks I did last year and then improve with my overall tackles,” he said.

 

[vailhusker]

 

[Fargo Husker]

This kid has deceptive speed

 

[Jim14510]

This kid has deceptive speed

Coaches kid? He seems like a smart player.

 

[BorWhiskey]

I didn’t watch any of his film but he reminds me of Wes Welker.

 

[vailhusker]

 

[Jim14510]

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[nja13]

If memory serves, this is the kid who has been tweeting Raiola about them going to Nebraska together. He was going to visit Lincoln right before the dead period but had a 7 on7 tournament that conflicted. I have to think if we do get Raiola, this kid follows in short order.

 

[Huskerforlife]

Good QB for the staff to check (Roncalli is C1)

 

[djw004]

This kid has deceptive speed

I've heard he's an incredibly hard worker. Scrappy, gritty, high motor kid. High Football IQ kinda guy, great fundamentals. And as good as he is as a WR, he's an even better person.

 

[djw004]

Absolute DAWGG. Twitchy athlete. Can make the first guy miss with ease. Beast.

 

[MtnHusker]

Good QB for the staff to check (Roncalli is C1)
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I think $Dean is gonna be all over this kids Jock. He'll be pumping him on his site.

 

[nja13]

I think $Dean is gonna be all over this kids Jock. He'll be pumping him on his site.

IDK. Roncalli seems like a natural rival of Gross. He might be smearing this kid's rep.

 

[Huskerforlife]

(Offered as a walk-on for 2023)

 

[Tsakoi]

(Offered as a walk-on for 2023)
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His middle name is Jamitin.