Husker defensive back transfers to Pittsburgh

A former Nebraska defensive back has announced his transfer destination.

A former Nebraska defensive back has announced his transfer destination. Sophomore Tamon Lynum has transferred to Pittsburgh.

In 23 games with the Cornhuskers, he recorded 14 tackles with one sack and two forced fumbles. Lynum was a three-star prospect in the class of 2020.

He originally committed to Nebraska over offers from Kansas, Mayland, and Illinois. The Orlando, Florida native finished his fourth season, although he will have two years of eligibility remaining following his transfer.

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Huskers DB Tamon Lynum enters transfer portal

Husker defensive back Tamon Lynum has entered the transfer portal

Nebraska sophomore defensive back Tamon Lynum has entered the transfer portal, according to multiple reports.

A native of Orlando, Florida, Lynum finished up his fourth season with the Huskers program this season, though he was just a sophomore when it comes to eligibility.

Through his four seasons, Lynum has played in 23 games, recording 14 tackles, including one tackle for loss, one sack, and two forced fumbles. This season, he played in all 12 games for the Huskers, recording a majority of those career stats with 12 total tackles.

Lynum was a three-star prospect in the 2020 recruiting class, committing to the Huskers at the time over notable offers from Kansas, Maryland, Illinois, Coastal Carolina, USF, and Liberty.

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