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game and was the offensive MVP. On the hardwood, Tasa helped his team win the 2006 Class D-1 state title. He was the captain of the Columbus Telegram and Norfolk SullivanTony 84 Daily News all-area basketball teams and was an all-state pick as well. Tasas earned second-team all-state honors as a junior in basketball and was an honorable-mention Sullivan pick as a sophomore. Personal Defensive End • SR. • 6-3 • 240 The son of Barry and Radell Tasa, Ben was born on June 8, 1987. He has not Wahoo, Neb. (Bishop Neumann) declared a major and has assisted with NU’s hospital visits. 0 1 » Three-Time Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Academic Honor Roll (2003, 2004, 2006) TeafaHunter tiller89 » Two-Time Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Academic Honor Roll (2004, 2005) » 2006 Nebraska Defensive Scout Team Most Valuable Player Teafatiller 2007 Outlook 0 2 Senior Tony Sullivan has provided depth at defensive end each of the past three Tight End • JR. • 6-3 • 230 seasons and hopes to make a push for playing time this fall. He will enter camp listed Kingsburg, Calif. (San Joaquin as a reserve at the open end position. Sullivan’s effort in practice is outstanding and Memorial) • 2 Letters last year he was honored as Nebraska’s Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year. A walk-on, Sullivan made his first appearance in a game last fall against Colorado. He did not see action in 2004 or 2005, following a redshirt season in 2003. Sullivan 2007 Outlook 0 3 is a five-time Big 12 Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll selection and is on track Junior tight end Hunter Teafatiller emerged as a big-play threat in the Nebraska to earn his degree in business administration this December. offense as a sophomore in 2006, giving the Huskers an added dimension. Teafatiller Career hauled in four of the 10 touchdown passes caught by Nebraska tight ends on the season and will again play a prominent role in 2007. Sullivan played against Colorado in 2006, but did not have a tackle. He provided Along with fifth-year seniors Josh Mueller and J.B. Phillips, Teafatiller is one of depth at defensive end, but did not play in a game in 2004 or 2005. A walk-on, Sullivan

three tight ends with extensive playing experience. In addition to his receiving skills, 0 4 redshirted in his first season in the program. Teafatiller also has the ability to assist with blocking for the Husker running game. Before Nebraska (Bishop Neumann HS) The 6-3, 230-pound Teafatiller continued to assist Nebraska on special teams last Sullivan was a standout two-way lineman for Class C-1 powerhouse Bishop fall, after seeing action in that role in the final seven games of 2005. The Kingsburg, Neumann High School in Wahoo. A team captain as a senior, Sullivan was voted Calif., native Teafatiller joined NU as a walk-on during 2005 fall camp. the most outstanding lineman on both sides of the ball as a senior in 2002. His 2006 (Sophomore) performance for Coach Tim Turman helped Neumann to an impressive record during 0 5 Sullivan's years at the school. Neumann won the C-1 state title in his senior season, Teafatiller played in all 14 games with starts against Texas and Missouri, when after reaching the semifinals in 2001 and posting a runner-up finish in 2000. Sullivan NU lined up with three tight ends. He caught just five passes for 78 yards, but four earned honorable-mention all-state honors from both the Lincoln Journal Star and of those receptions resulted in touchdowns. He also continued to play a key role on the Omaha World-Herald for his efforts. A three-year letterman in track, Sullivan was the Huskers’ special teams units. 127 also a member of Neumann's chapter of the National Honor Society. He opened the season with his first career catch for a score on a 29-yard reception

against Louisiana Tech. Following a five-game stretch without a catch, Teafatiller 0 4 Personal scored the Huskers’ first touchdown against Kansas State on a 17-yard pass from The son of Mike and Sandy Sullivan, Tony was born on July 12, 1985. Sullivan place-kicker Jake Wesch on a fake field-goal attempt. He found the end zone once carries a 3.229 cumulative grade-point average in business administration. He has again two weeks later against Missouri with another 17-yard reception. been active in community outreach efforts, assisting with the Lincoln Action Program He caught his fourth pass of the year against Colorado, then accounted for and local hospital visits. Nebraska’s lone score in the Big 12 title game against Oklahoma. He pulled in a

14-yard catch from quarterback Zac Taylor after sneaking downfield on a third-and-1 0 3 play-action call. TasaBen 46 2005 (Freshman) One of a school-record 13 true freshmen to see action, Teafatiller played in each Tasa of the final seven games on the Huskers’ punt return unit after sitting out the first half

of the year. He also saw action on NU’s kickoff return unit. 0 2 Tight End • RFR. • 6-4 • 230 Humphrey, Neb. (St. Francis HS) Before Nebraska (San Joaquin Memorial HS) Teafatiller played primarily tight end and defensive end for Coach Anthony Ghoston at San Joaquin Memorial. He helped his team to the 2004 Valley championship. In the process, Teafatiller earned NYL Defensive Player-of-the-Year honors, and was 2007 Outlook also a first-team NYL selection at tight end and defensive end. 0 1 Redshirt freshman tight end Ben Tasa is part of a large group of young tight ends hopeful of making a push for playing time in 2007. Tasa will enter fall camp listed as Personal a reserve behind seniors J.B. Phillips and Josh Mueller and junior Hunter Teafatiller, The son of Guy and Jill Teafatiller, Hunter was born on Oct. 30, 1986. He is a who all played significant roles last season. Tasa redshirted in his first season in the communication studies major and has assisted with NU’s hospital visits. program and worked with the scout team. The 6-4, 230-pound Tasa walked on after a standout prep career at Humphrey St. Francis High School. Teafatiller’s Career Statistics Receiving 2006 (Redshirt) Year G/S No. Yds. Y/R Y/G Long TDs Tasa sat out the season as a redshirt. 2005 7/0 0 0 0.0 0.0 None 0 N 2006 14/2 5 78 15.6 5.6 29 yards vs. La. Tech 4 Before Nebraska (Humphrey St. Francis HS) Totals 21/2 5 78 15.6 3.7 29 yards vs. La. Tech 4 Tasa was a three-year letterwinner in both football and basketball at Humphrey St. Francis High School. As a senior, Tasa was an all-state tight end, after earning honorable-mention honors as a junior. Tasa played in the Sertoma All-Star football

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ThenarseRickey 3 TiDantchener97 Thenarse Titchener

Safety • So. • 6-0 • 190 Punter • Jr. • 6-0 • 200 Los Angeles, Calif. (Jordan) • 1 Letter Cheyenne, Wyo. (East) • 1 Letter

1 0 » 2006 Nebraska Special Teams Most Valuable Player » 2006 First-Team Academic All-Big 12 » Two-Time Brook Berringer Citizenship Team (2006, 2007) 2007 Outlook » Three-Time Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Academic Honor Roll (2004, 2005, 2006) Sophomore Rickey Thenarse returns for his sophomore season after making an » Three-Time Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll (2005, 2006, 2007) immediate impact in 2006. Thenarse was the only true freshman to see action in all 14 games, and used his speed and athleticism to excel both in the secondary and most 2007 Outlook

2 0 notably on special teams. His outstanding work on coverage units earned Thenarse Dan Titchener had a steady debut season as Nebraska’s starting punter in 2006, NU’s Special Teams Most Valuable Player award. and is likely to continue in that role this fall. Titchener helped NU rank 24th nationally This fall, Thenarse will look for an expanded role in the secondary, and his ability in net punting, continuing the Huskers’ standard of excellence in that area. He entered to play both cornerback and safety should give him ample opportunity to earn playing 2006 in the difficult spot of replacing former Husker and current Baltimore Raven Sam time. He began his career at safety, before moving to cornerback to provide depth in Koch, who set the school record for punting average in 2005. Titchener responded by 2006. Thenarse moved back to safety this spring and will battle for a starting job along pinning the opposition inside the 20-yard line 26 times during the 2006 campaign. 3 0 with seniors Tierre Green and Bryan Wilson and sophomore Larry Asante. Often one A walk-on, Titchener served as a backup behind Koch in 2005, but did not see game of the first Huskers downfield on both kickoff and punt coverage, Thenarse should be action. He redshirted in his first season in the program. Titchener is a candidate for a special teams leader for Nebraska in 2007. Academic All-America honors this fall. A first-team academic All-Big 12 pick, Titchener carries a 3.566 grade-point average in accounting. He is also active in the community 2006 (Freshman) and has been named to the Brook Berringer Citizenship Team the past two years. Thenarse had nine tackles while playing in every game, primarily on special teams.

4 0 He made stops in six games, including a career-high four against Colorado, including 2006 (Sophomore) three solo tackles. His game against the Buffs marked his finest performance, and also Titchener handled all but two of NU’s 68 punts, and compiled a 39.3-yard per kick included a forced fumble. Thenarse added tackles against Nicholls State, Troy, Kansas, average. Five of his punts sailed more than 50 yards, including a career-long 58-yard Oklahoma State and Oklahoma. He grabbed his first career interception and returned boot against Oklahoma State. He posted a single-game best average of 42.3 yards it 25 yards against Kansas State, and he recorded a pass breakup at Iowa State. during the season-opening win over Louisiana Tech, and averaged at least 40 yards per punt eight times in 2006. Titchener pinned opponents inside their own 20-yard line

5 0 Before Nebraska (Jordan HS) 26 times and forced 28 fair catches. In the Big 12 title game against Oklahoma, he set Thenarse was a standout running back and defensive back for Jordan High School a conference title-game record with six punts inside the 20. He placed at least three 128 in Los Angeles. As a senior, Thenarse carried the ball 112 times for 1,344 yards and kicks inside the 20 on three other occassions—Kansas (3), Kansas State (4) and Texas 10 touchdowns, while catching 19 passes for 628 yards and five touchdowns. He (4). He allowed just 18 of his punts to be returned for a total of 73 yards. also returned 11 punts for 231 yards and a touchdown and returned 14 kickoffs for 2005 (Redshirt Freshman) 300 yards in earning first-team all-city and all-state honors. Defensively, Thenarse Titchener served as a backup, but did not play in a game. 4 0 had 153 tackles and one interception as a senior. Thenarse earned Eastern League MVP honors and was rated as the No. 94 overall prospect in the nation on the ESPN 2004 (Redshirt) 150. He received a four-star rating from Rivals.com and was ranked as the nation’s A walk-on, Titchener redshirted and backed up Sam Koch at punter. 15th-best athlete prospect. As a junior playing for Coach Elijah Asante, Thenarse ran for 1,234 yards on 130 Before Nebraska (Cheyenne East HS) carries, scoring 12 touchdowns and earning first-team all-league honors. Thenarse also Titchener attended Cheyenne East High School, where he played for Coach John 3 0 had 15 catches for 307 yards and four touchdowns, and added 20 tackles, three sacks Schroff. He played tight end, defensive end and punter for his high school. He was and three interceptions on the defensive side of the ball. Thenarse chose Nebraska rewarded for his efforts on defense and special teams, earning honorable-mention All- over USC, UCLA, California, Colorado, Fresno State, Oregon and Washington. America honors from USA Today as a senior. He was an all-state selection as a punter in both his junior and senior seasons. He added all-state recognition as a defensive Personal lineman as a senior in 2003, when he helped Cheyenne East to the conference title. He Rickey, the son of Kathy Thenarse and Ricky Thenarse Sr., was born on Aug. 2, was also involved in the National Honor Society and served as an Eagle Scout. 2 0 1988. He has not declared a major, but has assisted with NU’s hospital visits. Personal Thenarse’s Career Statistics The son of Mark and Jaci Titchener, Dan was born on Jan. 24, 1986, in Scottsdale, Defense ( ------Tackles------) Fum. QB Ariz. Titchener is majoring in accounting and has been named to the Big 12 Year G/S UT AT TT TFL Sacks C-R BK PBU PI Hry. Commissioner’s Honor Roll each of his six semesters. Titchener has earned his selection 2006 14/0 5 4 9 0-0 0-0 1-0 0 1 1 0 to the Brook Berringer Citizenship Team by volunteering with local hospital visits, the Dads of Kids with Disabilities program, and at the Village Manor Retirement Center. 1 0 Titchener’s Career Statistics Punting Year G/S No. Yds. Avg. I20 Long 2004 Redshirt 2005 0/0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2006 14/14 66 2,592 39.3 26 58 vs. Oklahoma State N Totals 14/14 66 2,592 39.3 26 58 vs. Oklahoma State Single-Game Bests: Punts–8 vs. Kansas State, 2006; Punting Yards–305 vs. Kansas State, 2006 Punting Average (min. 2 punts)–42.3 vs. Louisiana Tech, 2006 Long Punt–58 vs. Oklahoma State, 2006 Number of Career Punts of 50-Plus Yards–5, all in 2006 Most Punts Downed Inside 20-Yard Line–6 vs. Oklahoma, 2006

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TurnerBarry 99 WatsonAdam 42 Turner Watson

Defensive End • Jr. • 6-3 • 250 Defensive Back • RFr. • 6-0 • 185 Antioch, Tenn. (Brentwood Lincoln, Neb. (Niwot, Colo. HS) Academy) • 2 Letters 0 1

» Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week (11/24/06) 2007 Outlook » 2005 First-Team Freshman All-American (Football Writers, ESPN.com, Rivals.com) Redshirt freshman Adam Watson is hopeful of earning playing time in the Nebraska 2007 Outlook secondary in his second season in the program. The 6-0, 185-pound Watson is Junior Barry Turner is expected to be a key performer for the Nebraska Blackshirt expected to line up at safety where he will provide depth behind seniors Tierre Green defense in 2007 after establishing himself as a play-maker during his first two seasons. and Bryan Wilson and sophomores Rickey Thenarse and Larry Asante. Watson joined 0 2 Turner missed spring ball after off-season shoulder surgery, but is expected to be at the Nebraska program as a walk-on, and is the son of Husker offensive coordinator full strength for the fall. He will battle fellow junior Clayton Sievers for the starting job Shawn Watson. The younger Watson attended Niwot (Colo.) High School while his at the open end spot, replacing three-year starter Jay Moore. father was an assistant with the Buffs. The 6-3, 250-pound Turner has an excellent combination of size and speed that allows him to pressure opposing quarterbacks. He played in all 14 games last season 2006 (Redshirt) as a reserve end, and as an impact athlete on special teams. A Nashville native, Turner Watson sat out the season as a redshirt and helped the Husker scout team. 0 3 made his mark as a true freshman in 2006, notching a Husker freshman record six Before Nebraska (Niwot HS) sacks and earning first-team freshman All-America honors. Watson graduated from Niwot High School in Colorado, before moving to Lincoln 2006 (Sophomore) following graduation. The younger Watson played safety, tight end and fullback for Turner was featured primarily in pass-rush situations. He finished with 18 tackles, Head Coach Ron Tesone and earned all-conference honors. Watson was part of three state playoff teams, including a team that reached the state semifinals as a junior.

including 11 solo stops, four tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. He registered multiple stops 0 4 in six games and ranked among the team leaders in quarterback hurries with six, while Personal he also claimed his first career pass breakup and his third career blocked kick. Adam is the son of Shawn and Anita Watson and was born on April 2, 1988. He Turner played a key role in NU’s Big 12 North-clinching win at Texas A&M. He had has not declared a major. three tackles and was in on a pair of sacks from his end position. Turner also blocked an Aggie field goal with less than two minutes remaining that kept NU alive and set up

the Huskers’ winning drive in a 28-27 victory. Two weeks later, Turner was in on another 0 5 big play as he scored his first career touchdown on a pass from backup quarterback WeschJake 37 Joe Ganz during a fake field-goal attempt. The reception marked Turner’s first career catch and helped him earn Big 12 Special Teams Player-of-the-Week honors. Wesch 2005 (Freshman) 129 Turner played in every game and made a huge impact as a pass rush specialist, Place-Kicker • Jr. • 6-1 • 200 earning him first-team freshman All-America honors. A key factor in NU ranking first North Bend, neb. • 2 Letters 0 4 nationally in both sacks and tackles for loss, Turner tied for the national lead among freshmen and set a Husker freshman record with six sacks. His six sacks tied for third on the team, and he made 14 total tackles, with six hurries and two blocked field goals. » Three-Time Brook Berringer Citizenship Team (2005, 2006, 2007) Turner’s best statistical performance came at Baylor, as he set career highs in » 2004 Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Academic Honor Roll tackles (four), tackles for loss (three) and sacks (two). He had blocked field goals against Oklahoma and Kansas State, while also playing on NU’s kickoff return unit. 2007 Outlook 0 3 Jake Wesch has been an important special teams contributor for Nebraska each of Before Nebraska (Brentwood Academy) the past two years and his role could grow in 2007. Wesch has handled a large portion of Turner was a standout defensive end for Coach Carlton Flatt at Brentwood Academy. the Huskers’ kickoff duties the past two years and was the No. 1 holder for place-kicking A USA Today second-team All-American, Turner made more than 90 tackles, including duties in 2006. This fall he will contend for the open starting place-kicker job. 10 sacks as a senior. He also had 25 quarterback hurries, helping Brentwood to a 9-4 Wesch helped Nebraska rank among the nation’s best units in kickoff coverage,

record and a trip to the state finals for the second straight year. Turner also played tight particularly with his performance in the latter half of the season. Wesch earned the 0 2 end and had 20 catches for 290 yards and three scores. He earned AP all-state honors starting nod as NU’s kickoff specialist midway through the 2005 season. He played and was a finalist for Tennessee Mr. Football honors. He was also a finalist for the Division in nine of the final 10 games and helped the Huskers rank among the Big 12 leaders II Class AAA Lineman of the Year. Turner had 105 tackles and 15 sacks as a junior. He in kickoff coverage. Wesch has also served as the backup place-kicker on field goals was ranked as the No. 5 defensive end in the country by Tom Lemming. and extra points the past two years, but has not had a place-kicking attempt. Turner also helped Brentwood’s basketball team to three consecutive Division II state The North Bend, Neb., native has also distinguished himself in the community, titles. He averaged 16 points and nine rebounds as a junior, then helped Brentwood to a being named to the Brook Berringer Citizenship Team three times for his extensive 0 1 29-3 record as a senior. Turner earned all-region and all-district honors on the hardwood. outreach work. He chose Nebraska over Tennessee and Vanderbilt. 2006 (Sophomore) Personal Wesch handled the majority of kickoffs beginning with the Texas game and played Turner is the son of Betty Tate, and was born on Jan. 7, 1987. He is majoring in in 11 contests overall. He helped Nebraska rank 16th nationally in kickoff coverage, finance and has volunteered with NU’s local hospital visits. allowing just 17.9 yards per attempt, as opponents started on average just past their Turner’s Career Statistics own 28-yard line. Wesch also had three tackles, with a pair of stops against Missouri Defense ( ------Tackles------) Fum. QB and a tackle at Oklahoma State. Year G/S UT AT TT TFL Sacks C-R BK PBU PI Hry. The biggest play of Wesch’s career came from his arm, not his leg, against Kansas N 2005 12/0 13 1 14 8-41 6-46 1-0 2 0 0 6 State. From his holder position, Wesch helped pull off a perfectly executed fake field- 2006 14/0 11 7 18 4-12 1.5-11 0-1 1 2 0 6 goal attempt with a 17-yard touchdown strike to tight end Hunter Teafatiller, giving Totals 26/0 24 8 32 12-53 7.5-57 1-1 3 2 0 12 Single-Game Highs NU a 7-0 first-quarter lead. Tackles–4 vs. Baylor, 2005; Solo Tackles–4 vs. Baylor, 2005 Tackles for Loss–3 vs. Baylor, 2005; Sacks–2-15 vs. Baylor, 2005

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2005 (Redshirt Freshman) Wesch played in nine of the final 10 games and helped NU rank among the Big 12 leaders in kickoff coverage. He also served as the backup place-kicker. WilliamsKeith 68 2004 (Redshirt) Wesch redshirted and provided depth at kicker. Williams Before Nebraska (North Bend Central HS) Offensive Line • RFr. • 6-5 • 310 An outstanding all-around athlete, Wesch played multiple positions in high school Florissant, Mo. (McClure North) at North Bend, including punter, free safety and quarterback. He excelled as a punter by averaging 41.6 yards per punt during his senior year. As a quarterback, he rushed

1 0 for more than 500 yards and passed for another 500 during his team's 5-4 season. Wesch was an all-state kicker during his sophomore and junior years and an all-state » 2007 Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Academic Honor Roll punter during his senior year. 2007 Outlook Personal Redshirt freshman Keith Williams has impressed Nebraska coaches and practice The son of Jim Wesch, Jake was born on Oct. 1, 1985. He is majoring in observers since he arrived on campus last summer. The 6-5, 310-pound Williams communication studies and was named to the 2004 Big 12 Commissioner's Fall has all the physical tools needed to be a dominant lineman and has also proven 2 0 Academic Honor Roll. Wesch has done extensive outreach work while at Nebraska, himself as a smart player. Williams is expected to contend for playing time this fall including volunteering with “School is Cool” Week, Dads of Kids with Disabilities, at offensive guard, where NU returns veteran juniors Andy Christensen, Mike Huff Charlie Brown’s Good Grief Support network, the Fall Break Tour of Excellence and and Matt Slauson. several local hospital visits. Williams saw extensive action with the top offensive unit in the spring, while Huff and Christensen were injured. A native of the St. Louis area, Williams redshirted last season, along with fellow freshman offensive linemen Cruz Barrett and D.J. Jones. 3 0 WestAnthony 22 2006 (Redshirt) Williams redshirted and was part of an impressive scout team offensive line. West Before Nebraska (McClure North HS) Williams recorded 24 tackles, including one sack and one fumble recovery and Defensive Back • RFr. • 6-0 • 195 earned first-team Class 5A All-State honors. He helped lead Coach Jim Schottmueller’s 4 0 San Diego, Calif. (Point Loma) McClure North squad to back-to-back Missouri Class 5A championship game appearances. As a junior, Williams recorded 51 total tackles, including five tackles for losses and one sack in earning first-team all-conference honors on defense, and 2007 Outlook first-team all-metro and all-state honors as an offensive lineman. Redshirt freshman Anthony West was part of an impressive group of first-year Williams was ranked as the No. 55 offensive tackle prospect in the nation according to Rivals.com, which listed him as the No. 13 player in Missouri. PrepStar placed

5 0 secondary performers in 2006. While freshmen Rickey Thenarse, Major Culbert and Corey Young hit the field, West sat out the season as a redshirt. The 6-0, 195-pound Williams on its All-Midlands region team. Williams also received offers from Illinois, West has excellent versatility and has shown in his short time at Nebraska that he is Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan State and Missouri. 130 capable of playing either safety or cornerback. The speedy West spent the majority Personal of his time in spring practice at cornerback and will make a bid for playing time behind Keith is the son of Marnetta Jackson and Keith Williams, Sr., and was born on April 8, veteran senior corners Cortney Grixby, Andre Jones and Zackary Bowman. 1988. He has not declared a major, but was named to the 2007 Big 12 Commissioner’s 4 0 2006 (Redshirt) Spring Honor Roll. Williams has volunteered with hospital visits. With injuries in the secondary, West was prepared to play, but redshirted. Before Nebraska (Point Loma HS) Bryan 9 West was one of seven Californians in the 2006 class and came to NU from Point Wilson Loma High School in San Diego. As a senior, West rushed for 1,320 yards and 14

3 0 touchdowns on 174 carries, and had 17 receptions for 341 yards and four touchdowns. Wilson He also tallied 36 tackles on defense in helping Coach Mike Hastings’ Point Loma squad finish as runner-up in the 2005 CIF Division III championship to St. Augustine High Safety • Sr. • 6-1 • 205 School and fellow Nebraska recruit Menelik Holt. As a junior, West rushed for 449 yards Granada Hills, Calif. (Granada on 67 carries, scoring seven touchdowns. He added 13 tackles on defense. Hills HS/Pierce College) • 1 Letter West received a three-star rating from Rivals.com, and PrepStar placed West on

2 0 its All-West region team. West also received recruiting interest from UCLA, Texas Tech, San Diego State and Utah. 2007 Outlook Senior Bryan Wilson emerged as a productive member of the Nebraska secondary Personal during the 2006 season, and enters fall camp hoping to make a bid for a starting The son of Robert and Marguerite West, Anthony was born on March 29, 1988. He job and a Blackshirt. Wilson and fellow senior Tierre Green are Nebraska’s most is a business administration major and has volunteered with NU’s hospital visits. experienced safeties entering the season, and Wilson spent much of spring practice

1 0 working with the top defensive unit at safety. Wilson shifted to safety from cornerback during fall camp and backed up senior free safety Andrew Shanle. Wilson saw extensive playing time as a safety in Nebraska’s nickel defense, allowing Green to serve as the third corner. Wilson was a reserve corner in 2005, and played in the opener against Maine. He joined the NU program after two seasons at Pierce College in his homestate of California. Wilson is majoring N in sociology and is one of 23 Huskers on track to graduate this December. 2006 (Junior) Wilson appeared in all 14 games and was also on Nebraska’s kickoff return, kickoff coverage and punt teams. He finished the year with four tackles, including one for loss, and recovered a fumble against Troy. Wilson also registered his first career quarterback hurry against Texas. Wilson posted a career-high two stops, one

for a loss, against Kansas State, and added solo tackles against Nicholls State and game. As a sophomore, Wilson gained 1,292 yards and scored 14 touchdowns Oklahoma State. His special teams work helped NU rank 16th nationally in kickoff on 126 carries in earning NJCAA and JC Gridwire first-team All-America honors. coverage and 24th nationally in net punting. At Liberal (Kan.) High School, Wilson rushed for 1,499 yards and 18 touchdowns on 199 carries as a junior, and gained 1,189 yards and 16 touchdowns on 211 2005 (Sophomore) carries as a senior. Wilson also excelled in track at the 100-meter and 200-meter Wilson played in NU’s season-opening victory over Maine, but did not have a dashes, where he was a state champion in both events and still holds the school tackle. He did not play the remainder of the season. record in the 100 and 200-meter dashes. Wilson was ranked No. 6 overall on the Before Nebraska (Granada Hills HS/Pierce College) SuperPrep JUCO 100, while Rivals.com ranked Wilson as the top junior college Wilson was a standout cornerback who starred in 2004 at Pierce College in Los running back. He chose Nebraska over Florida, Tennessee and Oklahoma State. Angeles. One of eight Californians in NU's 2005 class, Wilson was a key performer for Personal 0 1 Coach Dave Banuelous, posting 39 tackles, nine pass breakups, one sack and one Wilson is the son of Eddie Mae Eatmon, and was born on July 2, 1986. He is majoring fumble recovery. Wilson sat out the 2003 season because of injury at the College of in sociology. Wilson has volunteered his time with Nebraska’s local hospital visits. the Canyons. He chose Nebraska after also visiting Texas Tech and Portland State. Following a standout prep career at Granada Hills High School, Wilson was ranked Wilson’s Career Statistics as one of the nation's top 25 cornerbacks according to Tom Lemming. Wilson finished Rushing his high school career with six interceptions, playing in just two games during his senior Year G/S Att. Gain Loss Net Y/A Y/G Long TDs 0 2 season due to an injury. He also had outstanding numbers on offense in high school, 2006 12/0 75 354 19 335 4.5 27.9 30 vs. Nicholls St. 4 with better than 70 receptions, including six touchdowns. He also ran for 756 yards and Kickoff Returns: 2-42-0, 21.0 average; Receiving: 3-20-0 11 touchdowns as a junior. He was an All-Del Rey League defensive back in 2001, and Single-Game Bests: earned All-West Valley honors as a junior. He originally committed to Oregon State out Rushing Yards–106 vs. Troy, 2006 of high school and received offers from Arizona State and Washington State. Long Rush–30 vs. Nicholls St., 2006

Rushing Touchdowns–2 vs. Troy, 2006 0 3 Personal Wilson is the son of Bryan and Judy Wilson, and was born on May 9, 1984. He will complete his degree in sociology in December. Wilson has been an active participant in the Huskers’ hospital visits. WittPatrick 6

Witt 0 4 Kenny 27 Wilson Quarterback • Fr. • 6-4 • 220 Wilson Wylie, Texas

I-back • Sr. • 6-0 • 220 0 5 Liberal, Kan. (Butler County CC) » 2007 Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Academic Honor Roll 1 Letter 2007 Outlook Freshman quarterback Patrick Witt has made a strong impression during his first 131 2007 Outlook semester in the program. Witt graduated from high school in Wylie, Texas, at mid- I-back Kenny Wilson had a productive first season in the Nebraska program in 2006. year and joined the Huskers for winter conditioning and spring practice. The 6-4, 0 4 The Liberal, Kan., native showed why he was one of the nation’s most sought-after 220-pound Witt has good size and exhibited a strong arm and solid all-around skills running backs in 2006, contributing to a productive Nebraska I-back committee last during spring practice. He will head into the fall looking to continue to impress and fall. Wilson was one of four Husker backs to top 300 rushing yards, and the group as make his mark as a possible future starter for the Huskers. a whole racked up more than 2,400 rushing yards and 26 touchdowns. Witt played his senior year in Texas in 2006 after spending the early portion of The 6-0, 220-pound Wilson likely would have battled for carries with juniors Marlon his high school career in Georgia. Witt, who turned 18 in April, showed his maturity Lucky and Cody Glenn this fall, however he will be sidelined by injury. Wilson missed in the classroom as well, where he posted a perfect 4.0 grade-point average in his the Cotton Bowl with a leg infection, then suffered a broken leg in an off-field accident first semester at Nebraska. 0 3 this spring. He underwent subsequent surgery and will miss the entire 2007 season. Wilson will use his redshirt year and hopes to return to the field in 2008. Before Nebraska (Wylie HS) Wilson joined the Nebraska program last summer after two productive seasons Witt is one of two signal callers in the Huskers' 2007 recruiting class, and one of at Butler County Community College. two high school standouts to enroll in January (also Marcus Mendoza). Witt was one of eight Texans in the class, representing Nebraska's largest recruiting success in

2006 (Junior) the state since at least 1973. 0 2 Wilson played in 12 games and ranked fourth on the team by rushing for 335 yards Witt played his senior season at Wylie (Texas) High School after moving from and four touchdowns. He also caught three passes for 20 yards out of the backfield Georgia following his junior season. He threw for 1,846 yards and 17 touchdowns while picking up 42 yards on a pair of kickoff returns. Wilson was particularly effective as a senior, while completing 57 percent of his pass attempts. He also ran for better early in the season, as he rushed for 311 yards in the first five games. His production than 330 yards and four touchdowns for Coach Bill Howard. Wylie fell just one win helped the Huskers average better than 170 rushing yards per game. shy of the state playoffs and Witt was the team's MVP, while being selected as an

Wilson received carries in 10 games, including a pair of career-high 19-carry efforts all-district and all-region selection. 0 1 in back-to-back weeks against USC and Troy. He ran for 47 yards in the opener against Witt completed 63 percent of his passes for more than 1,000 yards and 12 Louisiana Tech, followed by 79 yards and a touchdown on nine carries against Nicholls touchdowns as a junior at Parkview High School in Lilburn, Ga. He also rushed State. Wilson was Nebraska’s leading rusher at No. 4 USC, carrying 19 times for 46 for 250 yards and 15 touchdowns. Rivals.com ranked Witt as the No. 18 pro-style yards. A week later he broke the century mark with 106 rushing yards against Troy and quarterback in the nation and the No. 84 prospect in the state of Texas. Witt was registered two of his four touchdowns against the Trojans. also a first-team academic all-state selection as a senior. He only visited Nebraska, Wilson’s top rushing production in conference play was four carries for 33 yards in but also received strong recruiting interest from Big 12 rivals Texas A&M, Texas Tech an overtime victory over Kansas. and Oklahoma among others. N Before Nebraska (Liberal HS/Butler County CC) Personal Wilson ranked as the eighth-best junior college prospect in the nation Witt is the son of Gene and Kathy Witt, and was born on April 3, 1989. He is according to Rivals.com. As a freshman playing for coaches Troy Morrell and majoring in business administration and was named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Aaron Flores at Butler, Wilson rushed for 967 yards and 13 touchdowns on 147 Spring Honor Roll. carries in helping the school to the 2004 Junior College national championship

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mention Class C1 all-state honors as a senior. Young was a multi-sport standout for WortmanTyler 53 Cozad, also earning honorable-mention all-state honors in basketball. Personal Wortman Dreu is the son of Marcus and Mindy Young, and was born on April 23, 1988. He has not declared a major. Linebacker • Jr. • 6-3 • 230 Grand Island, Neb. (Central Catholic) 2007 Nebraska Football Newcomers Alphabetical Listing: 1 0 » Three-Time Big 12 Commissioner's Spring Academic Honor Roll (2005, 2006, 2007) Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown (High School/JC) » Three-Time Big 12 Commissioner's Fall Academic Honor Roll (2004, 2005, 2006) Prince Amukamara ATH 6-1 180 Glendale, Ariz. (Apollo) Anthony Blue DB 5-10 175 Cedar Hill, Texas (Cedar Hill) 2007 Outlook Jaivorio Burkes OL 6-5 315 Phoenix, Ariz. (Moon Valley) Tyler Wortman enters his junior season hopeful of cracking the playing rotation Quentin Castille RB 6-1 235 La Porte, Texas (La Porte) in the Husker linebacking corps. Wortman has provided depth the past two seasons Jared Crick DE 6-6 260 Cozad, Neb. (Cozad) 2 0 behind a group of veteran linebackers. The 6-3, 230-pound Wortman enters fall camp Kevin Dixon DT 6-3 295 Vero Beach, Fla. listed as a reserve at the WILL linebacker spot, and will add another athletic linebacker (Sebring/Garden City (Kan.) CC) to a group that includes four seniors with starting experience. Curenski Gilleylen WR 6-0 210 Leander, Texas (Leander) Wortman has yet to appear in a game, but has made a significant mark in the Eric Hagg ATH 6-1 195 Peoria, Ariz. (Ironwood) classroom. A six-time Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll selection, Wortman maintains Roy Helu RB 6-0 220 Danville, Calif. (San Ramon Valley) a nearly-perfect 3.987 cumulative grade-point average in mechanical engineering. Ryan Hill TE 6-3 230 Arvada, Colo. (Arvada West) 3 0 2006 (Sophomore) Marcel Jones OL 6-7 300 Phoenix, Ariz. (Trevor Browne) Wortman did not see game action, but was a key scout team performer. Adi Kunalic K 6-0 175 Fort Worth, Texas (North Crowley) Blake Lawrence LB 6-2 200 Shawnee Mission, Kan. 2005 (Redshirt Freshman) (Shawnee Mission West) Wortman was a backup linebacker and scout teamer, but did not play in a game. Terrence Moore DT 6-3 275 New Orleans, La. (McDonogh 35) Niles Paul WR 6-1 210 Omaha, Neb. (Omaha North)

4 0 2004 (Redshirt) Austin Stafford LB 6-2 205 Hayward, Calif. (Hayward) A walk-on athlete, Wortman redshirted in his first season in the program. Shawn Sullivan DB 5-10 190 Brenham, Texas (Brenham) Before Nebraska (Grand Island Central Catholic HS) Joseph Townsend DT 6-3 285 San Jose, Calif. Wortman played both defensive end and tight end at Grand Island Central Catholic, (Valley Christian/Foothill CC) while also excelling in wrestling and track. Wortman earned all-state, all-conference Latravis Washington DB 6-3 210 Bradenton, Fla. (Bayshore) and all-district honors during his prep football career. He was also selected to the William Yancy DE 6-4 230 Glendale, Ariz. (Ironwood) 5 0 All-Heartland Area team. Wortman set school records for season and career sacks, while also establishing the school record in career tackles for loss. The Class Breakdown: 132 On the wrestling mat, Wortman medaled twice at the state meet, and was a Total: 26* conference and district champion. He ended his high school career by winning a Freshmen: 20 pair of gold medals at the state track meet. He was a member of GICC's gold medal Junior College Transfers: 6 4x800 relay, helping his team capture the Class C team title. Wortman also earned By State: 4 0 a third-place medal in the 4x400 relay. Wortman ranked first in his class with a 4.0 Texas (7): Blue (Cedar Hill); Castille (La Porte); Gilleylen (Leander); grade-point average and earned academic all-state honors in all three sports. Kunalic (Fort Worth); Mendoza (Houston); Sullivan (Brenham); Witt (Wylie) Arizona (5): Amukamara (Phoenix); Burkes (Phoenix); Hagg (Peoria); Personal Jones (Phoenix); Yancy (Glendale) The son of David and Janet Wortman, Tyler was born on June 13, 1986. He is majoring California (4): Helu (Danville); Lee (San Francisco); Stafford (Hayward); in mechanical engineering and has been a part of NU’s team hospital visits. Townsend (San Jose) 3 0 Florida (3): Dixon (Vero Beach); Murillo (Tampa); Washington (Bradenton) Nebraska (2): Crick (Cozad); Paul (Omaha) YoungDreu 49 Colorado (1): Hill (Arvada) Kansas (1): Lawrence (Shawnee Mission) Louisiana (1): Moore (New Orleans) Young New Jersey (1): Barfield (Camden) 2 0 Virginia (1): Asante (Alexandria) Tight End • RFr. • 6-4 • 220 Cozad, Neb. By Position (First Position Listed): Offense (10): Burkes (OL); Castille (RB); Gilleylen (WR); Helu (RB); Hill (TE); Jones (OL); Lee (QB); Mendoza (RB); Paul (WR); Witt (QB) Defense (13): Asante (DB); Barfield (DT); Blue (DB); Crick (DE); Dixon (DT);

1 0 2007 Outlook Lawrence (LB); Moore (DT); Murillo (DB); Stafford (LB); Sullivan (DB); Townsend Redshirt freshman Dreu Young enters the 2007 campaign hopeful of pushing for (DT); Washington (DB); Yancy (DE) playing time among a strong contingent of tight ends. The Huskers feature three Athlete (2): Amukamara, Hagg veteran tight ends with significant playing experience, and a group of talented young Kicker (1): Kunalic players at the position, including Young. A walk-on from Cozad, Neb., Young worked *Note: Larry Asante, Shukree Barfield, Zac Lee, Marcus Mendoza, Armando Murillo with the Husker scout team unit last fall. and Patrick Witt were also in the 2007 recruiting class. All six enrolled at semester and N 2006 (Redshirt) took part in spring drills. Their bios are found in the previous pages with Nebraska’s Young sat out the season as a redshirt and worked with the scout team offense. returning players. Before Nebraska (Cozad HS) Young was a key part of two state playoff qualifying teams for Coach Ron Bubak at Cozad High School. Young starred at tight end for the Haymakers, earning honorable-

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