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Freshman receiver led the nation in this category in 2024

Jacory Barney Jr. set the tone in his freshman season.

Nebraska wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. had a fantastic season in 2024, recording 55 catches for 447 yards. He was also able to set some other records in the process; according to new statistics from Pro Football Focus, Barney recorded the most targets without a drop last season with 76.

Barney had a strong impact on the passing game last season, coming on strong in the latter half of the year. His best game came against the Wisconsin Badgers in November, as he recorded nine catches for 85 yards. He became more of a receiving threat upon the arrival of offensive coordinator Dana Holgerson in late November. He was able to set the groundwork for a potentially productive sophomore season.

It will certainly be interesting to see what Barney does in 2025. He has a chance to be a major contributor to the Nebraska offense, and his freshman year was proof of that. His speed and agility make him a receiving threat in the Big Ten.

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Jacory Barney Jr. named Big Ten Freshman of the Week

Jacory Barney Jr. was recognized for his play on Saturday.

Nebraska freshman wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. was named the Big Ten Football Freshman of the Week, per an announcement from the conference.

Barney was a catalyst in the Huskers’ 44-25 win over the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday. In Saturday’s game, he recorded nine catches for 85 yards, bringing his season total to 49 catches for 402 yards. The 49 catches are a program freshman record.

Barney was able to show off his playmaking ability at a high level on Saturday. The nine receptions were the most he’s had this season. The 85 yards were also a season-high. The Florida native averaged 9.4 yards per catch on the day.

Barney will have a chance to build off his big day this coming Friday as Nebraska prepares to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes in the battle for the Heroes Trophy. The freshman is excited about the program’s future and figures to be a large part of it.

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WATCH: Jacory Barney Jr. shows off speed with TD run

Nebraska Football freshman wideout Jacory Barney Jr. continues to impress.

Nebraska football had the offense rolling in the second quarter of Saturday’s game against Northern Iowa. This time, freshman wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. found the end zone for a touchdown.

Barney showed off his speed and, following the extra point, extended the Nebraska football lead to 21-3.

Barney zoomed in for the score as the freshman continued to work his way into the offensive rotation. The Florida native showed off his speed, as he was able to run 18 yards into the end zone for the score. The drive itself took four plays, 80 yards and 2:05 off the clock.

Barney was considered an underrated recruit when Nebraska was able to flip him from the Miami Hurricanes last December. So far, he has shown exactly why, and Saturday’s touchdown was proof of how explosive he can be.

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Freshman Jacory Barney Jr. named to Jet Award Preseason Watch List

Wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. was named to the Jet Award Preseason Watch List.

A true freshman earned himself a spot on a preseason watch list. Nebraska football announced that wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. was named to the Jet Award Preseason Watch List.

Named after Husker alum Johnny Rodgers, the Jet Award is given to the top return specialist in college football. Jacory Barney Jr. joins Nebraska after being a two-way player at Miami Palmetto High School. He primarily played on offense at quarterback, running back, and wide receiver.

The Florida City, Florida native caught 15 passes for 135 yards and one touchdown, passed for 189 yards and three touchdowns, and rushed for 100 yards rushing and a touchdown in his final season.

In his junior season, Barney Jr. hauled in 37 receptions for 559 yards and four touchdowns, threw for 217 yards and four touchdowns, and ran for 184 yards and one touchdown. He helped Palmetto to the state regional finals as a sophomore and the regional semifinals as a junior.

The winner of the Jet Award will be announced at the Jet Award Gala on April 10, 2025.

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Nebraska countdown to kickoff profile: No. 89 Jacory Barney Jr.

The countdown to kickoff for the Nebraska Cornhuskers’ 2024 season is down to 89 days.

The countdown until the beginning of Nebraska’s 2024 season is down to less than 90 days and with that, our countdown to kickoff here at Cornhuskers Wire brings us our first true freshman to profile, wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr.

Entering his first season with the program, Barney signed with the Huskers as part of their 2024 recruiting class out Miami Palmetto High School in Miami, Florida. Barney was ranked as a three-star recruit by three of four recruiting services with Rivals being the only one to rank the Miami native as a four-star prospect.

In his recruitment, Barney picked up over two dozen scholarship offers including notable offers from Arizona, Boston College, Georgia Tech, Indiana, Maryland, Miami (FL), Michigan, Minnesota, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Tennessee, and Texas A&M among others.

In the Huskers’ annual spring game, Barney flashed his potential with three receptions for 66 yards and one touchdown.

When it comes to Barney’s role in 2024, the true freshman is going to have an opportunity to make an impact right away this upcoming fall and will factor into the Huskers’ rotation at wide receiver. While it remains to be seen how big of a role he’ll be, Husker fans should see plenty of the former four-star recruit on the field this fall.

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Husker recruit nominated for postseason award

A Nebraska football commitment has been named a nominee for a prestigious South Florida award.

A Nebraska football commitment has been named a nominee for a prestigious South Florida award. Jacory Barney Jr. has been nominated for the CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy.

Barney is a wide receiver for Palmetto High School out of Miami, Florida. He announced his commitment to the Cornhuskers back in July.

The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy “recognizes the top high school player in any position and any school in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe counties who has positive character, leadership and meets all team standards for academics, sportsmanship, and conduct.”

Andrew Ivins of 247Sports had good things to say after scouting Barney Jr. in person.

A quick-twitched athlete that just makes plays. Not a ton of context from a verified data standpoint, but has thrived under the lights in Miami-Dade and has flashed during multiple in-person evaluations. Might be a bit slender at this stage, but has some growth potential.

He is listed at 6-0, 165 pounds, and isn’t the first Miami Palmetto player to be connected to Nebraska. Defensive backs coach Evan Cooper also attended Miami Palmetto.

The nominating process for the Nat Moore Trophy will close on Nov. 13.

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