Nebraska offers former Texas A&M DL

Nebraska extended an offer to a former Texas A&M defensive lineman

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have extended an offer to JUCO defensive tackle Derick Hunter Jr.

Hunter spent three seasons at Texas A&M, where he played on both the defensive line and offensive line. In 2020, he had four total tackles and a tackle for a loss.

In 2022, he transferred to Hinds Community College. In eight games, he has recorded 21 total tackles, eight tackles for loss, and four sacks.

Hunter has drawn a lot of interest. He has received offers from Arizona, Arkansas, Jackson State, Mississippi State, North Texas, Purdue, Tennessee, Texas, and Western Kentucky.

Out of high school, Hunter was rated as a four-star recruit by 247 Sports. He attended Dunbar High School in Fort Myers, FL.