On a day where the Nebraska Cornhuskers found their replacement quarterback for the departing Adrian Martinez. On Friday former Texas Longhorns quarterback Casey Thompson announced that he would head to Lincoln for the 2022 season. Could he have a former LSU Tiger to throw to?
According to Ashton Pollard and Matt Zenitz of On3, former return specialist Trey Palmer could be following his former wide receivers coach Mickey Joseph to the Big Ten.
Wide receivers coach Mickey Joseph isn’t the only pickup Nebraska appears to be getting from the LSU program for 2022.
According to On3’s Matt Zenitz, former LSU wide receiver Trey Palmer will likely transfer to Nebraska with his former position group coach. Palmer had 30 catches for 344 yards and three touchdowns this season. He started four games for the Tigers in 2021 and entered the transfer portal on Dec. 16.
During his career with LSU, Palmer caught 41 passes for 458 yards and three touchdowns. All three came in the 2021 season where he was elevated to starting receiver. In his first two years with LSU, he was a reserve behind Justin Jefferson, Ja’Marr Chase, and Terrace Marshal Jr. All of which are now in the NFL.
Palmer was known more for his return ability in Baton Rouge having score one touchdown on punt returns and one on kick returns. Having a familiar face in Joseph is likely what drew him to Lincoln and now he could have Thompson throwing him the ball in the new look Cornhuskers offense in 2022.