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Jimari Butler to enter transfer portal

Another Nebraska defender has entered the transfer portal

On Monday, the parade of players into the transfer portal included Cornhuskers junior defensive lineman Jimari Butler. The Mobile, Alabama native joins Huskers defenders Mikai Gbayor, Stefon Thompson, and Vincent Jackson as Blackshirts to hit the portal.

Butler finished his fifth regular season with the program this fall after arriving in Lincoln prior to the 2020 COVID season.

After playing in just two games in 2021 as a redshirt freshman, Butler became a key part of the Husker’s defense starting in 2022. He would play in 34 games over the course of the 2022-2024 seasons. In his 37 career games played, Butler totaled 65 tackles, including 17 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks.

Butler was a consensus three-star prospect in the 2020 recruiting cycle. After originally being committed to the Tennessee Volunteers, Butler committed to Nebraska during the early signing period.

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Husker linebacker Stefon Thompson enters transfer portal

The Husker linebacker appeared in 11 games in the 2024 regular season, recording 27 tackles, two pass breakups and one fumble recovery.

With the regular season ending and the postseason lingering, some Nebraska players already plan to enter the transfer portal. Linebacker Stefon Thompson joined the group Monday.

Thompson arrived at Nebraska after transferring from the Syracuse Orange last year. He appeared in 11 games in the 2024 regular season, recording 27 tackles, two pass breakups and one fumble recovery.

Prior to Nebraska, he played three seasons with the Orange and missed most of the 2022 season. He averaged over 55 tackles across those three seasons. Thompson now enters the portal along with a few other Nebraska players, including defensive lineman Vincent Jackson.

This comes after it was announced that Nebraska’s defensive coordinator, Tony White, left Nebraska to become the defensive coordinator of the Florida State Seminoles. There is no word on whether or not this affected Thompson’s decision.

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Nebraska linebacker Mikai Gbayor plans to enter transfer portal

Another Nebraska linebacker has entered the transfer portal.

Another Blackshirt is planning to enter the transfer portal. Mikai Gbayor is now the third Blackshirt planning to enter the portal, joining Stefon Thompson and Vincent Jackson.

Gbayor arrived in Nebraska in 2021 but didn’t step on the field until 2023. Across his two years of play, he delivered 73 tackles, three pass breakups and 1.5 sacks.

He played in the entire 2024 regular season for Nebraska and had 49 tackles, a sack, three pass breakups, and two fumble recoveries.

Gbayor was the top ten recruits in the state of New Jersey. He chose Nebraska over the Kentucky Wildcats, the Michigan State Spartans, the Ole Miss Rebels, and the West Virginia Mountaineers. He has two more years of eligibility left.

Monday was a busy day for the Cornhuskers, with multiple players entering the transfer portal and changes to the coaching staff. Defensive coordinator Tony White has taken the same position with the Florida State Seminoles, and offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen signed a two-year contract.

More players are expected to enter the transfer portal in the next several days as early signing day and the 105 player roster limit are expected to play a significant role in those decisions.

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USC cornerback Ceyair Wright transfers to Nebraska

Former USC cornerback Ceyair Wright officially transferred to the Huskers on Friday afternoon.

The Nebraska football team added another transfer to their roster. Former USC cornerback Ceyair Wright officially transferred to the Huskers on Friday afternoon.

Wright spent three seasons with the Trojans. He entered the transfer portal in late May after being benched during the 2023 season. Prior to the season, he started 11 games in 2022 and over 30 games in his career at USC, delivering 40 tackles and one interception.

A Top 100 recruit in the 2021 class, Wright played football at Loyola High School before heading to USC. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound junior will have two years of eligibility remaining when he arrives at Nebraska.

He will join a deep defensive back room containing D’Andre Barnes, Mario Buford, and Jeremiah Charles.

Wright is also an actor, a fourth-year junior. He has appeared in movies such as “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” in which he plays one of LeBron James’ sons, and the series “Grown-ish,” in which he has a recurring role as Zeke Bracey.

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In-state kicker John Hohl transfers to Nebraska

Former Lincoln Southwest kicker John Hohl announced on Friday that he is transferring to Nebraska for the 2024 season.

The Nebraska football team made another offseason addition to its roster, this time in the kicking department. Former Lincoln Southwest kicker John Hohl announced on Friday that he is transferring to Nebraska for the 2024 season.

Hohl previously attended Iowa Western Community College and redshirted his freshman year in 2023. He arrives at Nebraska with four years of eligibility remaining. Hohl garnered attention from his performance at a Kohl’s Kicking showcase in late May.

His performance earned him the rank of top transfer kicker at the event. Following the event, Hohl also received an offer from Coastal Carolina, temporarily joining the Chanticleers. However, Hohl instead opted to walk on at Nebraska, earning a spot on the roster for the upcoming season.

Hohl is now one of three kickers for the Huskers, joining Tristan Alvano and incoming true freshman Nico Ottomanelli.

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Nebraska football lands NAIA Player of the Year Jalyn Gramstad

The newest addition to the Huskers is the reigning NAIA Player of the Year. 

The Nebraska football team landed another player from the transfer portal Thursday afternoon. The newest addition to the Huskers is the reigning NAIA Player of the Year.

Jalyn Gramstad announced on social media that he will be playing for Nebraska this season. He made the announcement following his participation at the Huskers postgraduate camp earlier this month.

Gramstad previously played four seasons at Northwestern College, taking the backfield at quarterback. Gramstad led the Red Raiders to a 14-1 season, falling in the NAIA Championship. The Lester, Iowa native led the team with by throwing for 3,681 yards, 35 touchdowns and just nine interceptions with an NAIA-leading 67.8% completion percentage. He also rushed for 780 yards and eight touchdowns on 780 rushing yards.

This performance earned Gramstad the title of NAIA Player of the Year to cap off a stellar career at Northwestern College. Through 52 games, he threw 438 completions off 647 attempts for 6,237 passing yards and 60 touchdowns. He also rushed for 1,822 rushing yards and 31 touchdowns off 327 carries.

Gramstad now joins a quarterback room that includes five-star freshman Dylan Raiola, Bellevue West star Danny Kaelin and Heinrich Haarberg.

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Former Nebraska edge rusher transfers to Pittsburgh

Chief Borders will play for the Pittsburgh Panthers next season. 

A former Husker has announced his transfer portal destination. Chief Borders will play for the Pittsburgh Panthers next season.

Borders spent only one season with the Huskers. He spent time with the Florida Gators before coming to Lincoln. In his lone season with the program, Borders recorded nine tackles, including half a tackle for loss and one pass breakup.

Prior to arriving in Gainesville, the four-star recruit played in the 2021 Under Armour All-America Game. He initially chose Florida over Arkansas, Auburn, Michigan State and Stanford.

During his freshman year, he appeared in four games before being redshirted for the remainder of the season. In 2022, he appeared in all 12 games and played a primary role on special teams.

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Husker offensive lineman enters transfer portal

Ru’Quan Buckley officially entered the portal earlier this week.

A Nebraska offensive lineman has entered the transfer portal. Ru’Quan Buckley officially entered the portal earlier this week.

Buckley started his Husker career as a defensive lineman who converted to an interior offensive lineman midway through the 2023 season. He is now Nebraska’s fourth portal entry this week.

Linebacker Chief Borders, linebacker Korver Demman, and walk-on quarterback Jack Woche previously entered the transfer portal. Buckley, a three-star prospect in the class of 2021, came to Lincoln via Wyoming, Michigan.

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Former Nebraska quarterback commits to Arizona State

A former Nebraska quarterback has announced his transfer destination.

A former Nebraska quarterback announced his transfer destination: Jeff Sims will play the 2024 season for the Arizona State Sun Devils.

Sims started the Huskers’ opening game of the 2023 season. He struggled in his only season in Lincoln, throwing for 282 yards and one touchdown with six interceptions.

The quarterback added 189 rushing yards on 42 carries with one touchdown. Sims started the first two games of the season before losing the starting job due to turnovers. He appeared in only three games the rest of the season.

The Sun Devils have three scholarship quarterbacks on their roster. Senior Trenton Bourguet and redshirt freshman Sam Leavitt are the only other two on the roster after quarterback Jade Rashada entered the transfer portal.

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Former Husker safety transfers to Florida A&M

Corey Collier has transferred from the Cornhuskers to Florida A&M. 

A former Nebraska safety has announced his transfer destination. Corey Collier has transferred from the Cornhuskers to Florida A&M.

Collier Jr. joined Nebraska for the 2023 season after spending the 2021 and 2022 seasons with the Florida Gators. In his only season at Nebraska, the safety appeared in five games but did not record any tackles. In his collegiate career, Collier has played in 10 games over three seasons, recording one tackle in the process.

Collier committed to Florida at the time, despite offers from Auburn, Baylor, Boston College, Clemson, Florida State, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, LSU, Maryland, Miami (FL), Michigan, Ole Miss, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Penn State, among others.

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