Tag: John Bullock

Linebacker John Bullock named to Burlsworth Trophy Watch List

John Bullock has been nominated for a postseason accolade.

Nebraska football linebacker John Bullock was named to the Burlsworth Trophy Watch List this week, per a press release from the team.

Bullock has recorded 49 tackles, three sacks, and an interception on the season. He has been an integral part of the Huskers’ defense, as he is second on the team in tackles for loss and third in tackles and pass breakups.

The Burlsworth Trophy is given to “college football’s most outstanding player who began his career as a walk-on,” per the award’s official website.

Bullock has recorded 105 combined tackles, 4.5 sacks, and five pass deflections in four years with the program. His best game of the 2024 season came against Northern Iowa in September. He recorded nine tackles, a sack, and a pass deflection on the evening.

Bullock’s career with the Huskers has been productive and impressive. Now, he will look to continue being an integral part of the defense as they seek to make a bowl game.

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Tony White shares story of John Bullock’s development

John Bullock has become a key piece of the Nebraska football defense

Nebraska football defensive coordinator Tony White shared a story about linebacker John Bullock and his initial role when the coaching staff arrived. Matt Rhule saw the potential in Bullock and moved him to a more prominent spot at the linebacker position.

It’s safe to say that the move worked. Bullock has become an integral part of the Husker’s defense over the last two seasons. He broke out in the 2023 campaign and tallied 50 tackles and 1.5 sacks.

He has picked up where he left off this year, as he has 29 tackles, two sacks, and a forced fumble. His lone interception on the season was a pick-six on Saturday against Purdue.

He’s a local guy, he’s a Nebraska guy, right? He comes over here, he walks on. I still remember the day where he is the fourth safety when we get here, he’s the fourth safety or so, fourth or fifth safety, and literally Coach Rhule standing back there and he was like ‘Hey, you see that guy right there? Let’s move him to linebacker.'”

The move to linebacker appears to have paid dividends for both parties involved. Bullock is on his way to another stellar season, while the Nebraska football defense is again finding its footing.

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Linebacker John Bullock given recognition from Pro Football Focus

John Bullock’s play continues to get noticed.

Nebraska football linebacker John Bullock is continuing to get positive reviews for his play on Saturday against Purdue. He was Pro Football Focus’s highest-rated Big Ten defender for Week 5, with a 92.5 overall rating.

Bullock’s high grade translated onto the field as well. He totaled four tackles and an interception on the day. He returned the interception 29 yards for a touchdown. The interception extended Nebraska’s lead in the second half, putting the game out of reach for Purdue.

Bullock has been having a stellar season overall, recording 29 tackles, two sacks, a forced fumble, and an interception.

Bullock’s play has been vital to the defense’s success over the last few games. With his ball-hawking and playmaking skills, he has firmly established himself as a central component of the defensive unit.

Next, Nebraska will take on an undefeated Rutgers team on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 3:00 p.m. CST.

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WATCH: John Bullock secures pick-six interception vs. Purdue

John Bullock was able to secure a momentum-shifting interception for Nebraska.

Nebraska football beat Purdue on Saturday by a 28-10 margin. One of the primary keys of the game was the productivity in the second half on both sides of the football. This included making plays on the defensive end. Linebacker John Bullock increased Nebraska’s lead to 28-10 following a pick-six interception.

Bullock had four tackles on the afternoon, in addition to the interception. He has had a productive start to the 2024 season, recording 25 tackles and two sacks. He has been known to fly around the football, and the interception was proof of that.

The Huskers were able to make strong second-half adjustments as they picked up the victory on the road. It wasn’t the prettiest win, but it was ceundoubtedlyritty. Bullock’s play was a microcosm of a well-balanced second half, which is needed with Rutgers on the schedule next Saturday.

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Nebraska Football Countdown to Kickoff: No. 5 LB John Bullock

The countdown until August 31 is down to five days.

The 2024 college football season for the Nebraska Cornhuskers is into the home stretch. Just five days remain until toe meets leather at Memorial Stadium on Saturday morning and the Nebraska Cornhuskers kickoff their 2024 season against the University of Texas El Paso Miners.

With five days to go, Huskers senior linebacker John Bullock is in today’s player spotlight.

Bullock enters the 2024 season with 34 career games played including 10 starts. All 10 of those starts came last season as he appeared in all 12 games for the Huskers, recording 50 tackles including 27 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. He also had two pass deflections and one forced fumble on the season.

This fall, Bullock will be the Huskers starting WILL linebacker, starting alongside Mikai Gbayor and Princewill Umanmielen.

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Nebraska linebacker John Bullock announces return for 2024

The Nebraska Cornhuskers received a big boost for their 2024 season on Friday.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers football program continues to build towards 2024 and on Friday they received a major boost on the defensive side of the ball. Huskers linebacker John Bullock has announced via Instagram that he will be returning to the Huskers for a sixth season in 2024. The former walk-on was put on scholarship by Matt Rhule last offseason.

Bullock’s Instagram post had the location of “I’m Back” and the caption “Unfinished business,” to accompany a slideshow of pictures including one of him towering over Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer following a sack.

The Omaha, Nebraska native just finished his fifth season with the program, starting 10 of the Huskers’ 12 games, recording 50 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and two passes defended.

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For his career, bullock has played in 34 games for the Huskers with 56 career tackles which includes his 2.5 tackles for a loss and 1.5 sacks from this season.

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