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Is Tommi Hill playing on Saturday? Injury updates for the Husker cornerback

Nebraska cornerback Tommi Hill is dealing with a foot injury. Here are the latest updates.

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule has confirmed that defensive back Tommi Hill will be out for the remainder of the regular season. The cornerback has been dealing with a foot injury for most of the 2024 season. In seven games this season, he’s recorded 21 tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, one pass breakup, and one interception (returned for a touchdown). The coaches and media named him Honorable Mention All-Big Ten for the 2023 seasons. Hill entered 2024 with draft expectations and was invited to the upcoming Senior Bowl. Matt Rhule made the official announcement on Thursday afternoon.

Tommi Hill injury update

Matt Rhule said the following on Thursday

“Tommi will be out for the next two games. He’s tried to play. It’s obviously tough. He’s dealing with a lot. So I just shut him down. He’s been invited to the Senior Bowl and maybe he’ll be ready for bowl practice. He’s out there playing at half and three-quarter speed that led to first touchdown against USC and the first touchdown against Indiana and the first touchdown in the Illinois game. I feel for him, he came in with high expectations.”

How long will Tommi Hill be out?

On Thursday, Rhule announced that the senior cornerback would be out for the season’s final two games as he continues to rehab from his injury and prepare for the Senior Bowl.

The Huskers will face the Badgers this Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT and can be seen on Big Ten Network.

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Nebraska rules out starting cornerback for game vs. Wisconsin Badgers

Nebraska rules out starting cornerback for game vs. Wisconsin Badgers

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule announced on Thursday that starting cornerback Tommi Hill will miss the final two games of the 2024 regular season.

The first of those two games is Saturday, Nov. 23 against the Wisconsin Badgers.

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Hill has been battling a foot injury for the majority of the 2024 season. He played through it for an extended period, including during Nebraska’s last two games against UCLA and USC, respectively.

“Everything’s a collaboration, but I can’t put him out there anymore,” Rhule said during his press conference on Thursday. “[Tommy Hill] cares about his teammates and wants to be out there, but he’s only hurting himself and giving up touchdowns.”

Hill has recorded 21 tackles, one interception and one pass deflection through seven appearances in 2024. Those numbers are all a big drop from his production as Nebraska’s top cornerback in 2023 — 26 tackles, four interceptions and nine pass deflections.

As Rhule noted, the veteran cornerback has struggled at times this season while battling through the lingering foot injury. Rhule noted that he expects younger players to contribute in Hill’s absence both on Saturday against Wisconsin and in Week 14 against Iowa.

The veteran cornerback will now look to get healthy before the 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl and NFL draft process.

Nebraska enters Saturday’s matchup allowing 210.9 passing yards per game, including 259 to USC and new quarterback Jayden Maiava in the Cornhuskers’ Week 12 loss.

Wisconsin, meanwhile, needs an offensive boost after scoring just 36 total points over the team’s last three games — losses to Penn State, Iowa and Oregon, respectively. The Badgers fired offensive coordinator Phil Longo after the latest loss.

Hill’s injury may not completely change Saturday’s game, but it is a variable to consider when QB Braedyn Locke and the Badgers passing offense looks for its best performance in a month.

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Nebraska’s Tommi Hill headed to Reese’s Senior Bowl

Nebraska defensive back Tommi Hill is headed to Mobile this draft season

Nebraska cornerback Tommi Hill is one step closer to achieving his NFL dream.

On Thursday, it was announced that the senior defensive back has accepted his invitation to the 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama.

A former Arizona State Sun Devil, Hill is in his fourth season with the Huskers. After entering the season as a potential first-round draft pick, the Florida native’s stock has dropped quite a bit, but he remains an NFL hopeful.

This fall, in seven games, Hill has recorded 21 tackles, including one tackle for loss, one interception, and an additional pass deflection. One season ago, Hill recorded 26 tackles, four interceptions, and nine pass deflections in 12 games.

The Senior Bowl kicks off the NFL Draft season every year, as prospects from around the country flock to Mobile, Alabama, for three days of practices before the game.

Historically, a late January event, this year’s Senior Bowl game will be on February 1.

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Four Huskers receive East-West Shrine Bowl invites

Four Nebraska football players were selected to the East-West Shrine Bowl.

Four members of the Nebraska football program were invited to the East-West Shrine Bowl on Wednesday evening.

Defensive linemen Ty Robinson and Nash Hutmacher as well as wide receiver Isaiah Neyor, and defensive back Tommi Hill were invited to the game.

Robinson and Hutmacher have been key pieces for the defensive line this year. Robinson has recorded 23 tackles and five sacks on the season. Hutmacher has been able to produce as well. He has tallied 18 tackles and two sacks on the year.

Hill has emerged as a key piece of the secondary despite battling plantar fasciitis throughout the entire year. He has 19 tackles on the year and recorded a pick-six against the Colorado Buffaloes back in September.

Neyor has proven to be a veteran playmaker in a young Huskers offense. The Texas Longhorns transfer has 25 catches for 48 yards and five touchdowns. He is coming off a stellar game against the UCLA Bruins that saw him record four catches for 89 yards and a touchdown.

The Huskers have undoubtedly had strong play from seniors this year. Their legacy could continue to grow this season alone, especially if the Huskers make the elusive bowl game.

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Husker cornerback Tommi Hill expected to play vs. Indiana

Tommi Hill is expected to play on Saturday against Indiana.

Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule indicated that corner Tommi Hill is expected to start on Saturday against Indiana. ESPN’s Pete Thamel first reported this.

Hill has been battling injuries this season. He was ready to play in Nebraska’s last game against Rutgers but ruptured the planter fasciitis as he was running out onto the field. Now, it appears he is in a spot where he can play.

The corner has had a tremendous season so far and has established himself as one of the best corners in the Big Ten. All told he has recorded 14 tackles and an interception on the season so far.

This latest news could give Nebraska the flexibility to have solid depth at the corner position. Hill could start opposite Ceyair Wright, who has emerged as a top-tier Big Ten corner in Hill’s absence. At the very least, this gives the Huskers another weapon defensively as they prepare for a challenging second half of the schedule.

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Matt Rhule updates injury status of two key Huskers

The injury bug has bitten the Nebraska football team.

Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule updated the injury status of two key players as the program prepares to take on Purdue this Saturday. Left tackle Turner Corcoran will miss an extended time due to a hamstring injury. Corner Tommi Hill is considered day-to-day.

The Corcoran injury is significant for the offensive line. He started every game this season for the Huskers but left Friday’s game against Illinois with the injury. Hill left Friday night’s game against Illinois with a foot injury in the first half.

This is certainly worth monitoring, as Hill has been an integral part of the defensive secondary. He has recorded 14 tackles and an interception on the year. ESPN projects him to be taken in the first round of the NFL draft.

Corcoran’s injury could make life difficult for the offensive line, while Hill’s injury may complicate things at corner. Ceyair Wright was able to step up and play the corner spot in Hill’s absence on Friday, while Gunnar Gottula took over for Corcoran.

The Huskers are set to take on Purdue this Saturday at 11:00 a.m. CT.

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Nebraska defensive back Tommi Hill continuing to impress draft scouts

Tommi Hill’s stock continues to rise.

Nebraska defensive back Tommi Hill had a stellar game on Saturday, recording a pick-six for a touchdown. ESPN has already predicted Hill to go in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. NFL draft scout Matt Miller has Hill No.53 on his board.

Hill has seven total tackles on the season, in addition to the interception. He has established himself as a ball hawk over the past two seasons, as he tallied four interceptions in 2023.

Hill has become one of the best corners in the Big Ten and is now beginning to be recognized nationally.

He has become a bona fide star in the secondary after bouncing around on both sides of the football during the first couple of years in college. Now, stronger development has put him in a spot to truly excel. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the season goes, with more formidable opponents ahead.

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PFF releases top Huskers grades for Week 2

It was a successful day for several Nebraska players in their victory over Colorado. .

Nebraska football is still riding high after its 28-10 victory over the Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday night. Pro Football Focus released its overall grades on Monday and picked its top five for Nebraska.

Corner Tommi Hill earned the top grade with an 83.4. Running back Rahmir Johnson had an overall grade of 78.2. Defensive tackle Ty Robinson had a stout game and earned a 72.4. Tight end Nate Boerkircher earned a 70.1 while running back Dante Dowdell earned a 69.6.

Hill had a memorable game for Nebraska, as he recorded a pick-six interception to give the program a 14-0 lead following the extra point. Robinson had four tackles and two sacks on the evening. Johnson was able to help pace the running back room as he carried the ball nine times for 33 yards. He also made a stellar impact in the receiving game, catching eight passes for 49 yards and a touchdown.

Dowdell carried the ball 17 times for 74 yards and two touchdowns in a breakout game for him. Boerkircher caught a pass for 25 yards.

Overall, it was a strong day for Nebraska football. If anything, it’s evident that contributions from everybody were needed for the win.

 

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Nebraska coach Matt Rhule ecstatic with play of CB Tommi Hill

Tommi Hill has emerged as one of the best corners in the Big Ten.

Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule praised corner Tommi Hill, who made a significant play in Saturday’s 28-10 win over the Colorado Buffaloes.

Hill took an interception from the six-yard line in for a touchdown, to give Huskers a 14-0 lead following the extra point. It was Hill’s first interception of the season in what could be a major year for him. He has already been projected to be an NFL draft pick by ESPN and made a big-time play Saturday.

Rhule was ecstatic with his players’ effort following the victory and made sure to give Hill his due, as reported by the Lincoln Journal-Star’s Luke Mullen.

“Everyone kept talking about the other team’s corner; Tommi’s a first-rounder… I think Tommi’s one of the best players in the country.”

It will be interesting to see what Hill can do for the rest of the season as he looks to further establish himself as one of the best corners in the Big Ten. His journey from part-time wide receiver to lockdown corner has been nothing short of impressive.

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WATCH: Tommi Hill scores pick-six touchdown for Huskers

Tommi Hill gave Nebraska a two-touchdown lead.

Nebraska football had a strong start from the defense on Saturday night. Corner Tommi Hill picked off a Shedeur Sanders pass from the six-yard line and took it to the house for a touchdown. The pick-six gave Nebraska a 14-0 lead following the extra point.

It was another strong defensive play for a unit that was able to get pressure on Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders early. It will be interesting to see if the defense can continue this level of play throughout the course of the entire night. Nevertheless, the returns are strong early.

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