Offensive Line Departures: Hunter Anthony, Broc Bando, Brant Banks, Trent Hixson, Kevin Williams Jr.
Defensive Line Departures: Devin Drew, Colton Feist, Mosai Newsom
Key Offensive Line Returnees for 2023: Bryce Benhart, Turner Corcoran, Ethan Piper, Nouredin Nouili, Teddy Prochazka
Key Defensive Line Returnees for 2023: Nash Hutmacher, Ty Robinson, Stephon Wynn Jr.
Offensive Line Additions: Ben Scott (Arizona State transfer), Jacob Hood (Georgia transfer), Gunnar Gottula (early enrollee), Sam Sledge, Brock Knutson, Mason Goldman
Defensive Line Additions: Elijah Jeudy (Texas A&M transfer), Kai Wallin (junior college transfer), Maverick Noonan (early enrollee), Princewill Umanmielen (early enrollee), Riley Van Poppel, Vincent Carroll-Jackson, Sua Lefotu, Cameron Lenhardt, Jason Maciejczak
It's been suggested that Raiola didn't get a fair shake under his former boss, and fortunately, he has an immediate opportunity to prove skeptics wrong. Ben Scott gives him an anchor at center along with providing an interior swing player in case of emergency. Nouredin Nouili and Ethan Piper both offer experience on either side of Scott while Teddy Prochazka has shown he has what it takes to be a starting Big Ten offensive tackle.
The biggest challenge for Raiola is finding another proper tackle opposite Prochazka. With an excellent showing, early enrollee Gunnar Gottula can make a statement the role should be his, while Brock Knutson and Mason Goldman show up in the fall to make cases of their own. That said, Nebraska taking a peek at a post-spring transfer portal roster for an experienced starter shouldn't be ruled out. Sam Sledge also signs up once fall camp kicks off to offer an alternative to Nouili and Piper, if necessary.
Defensive line coach and eight-year NFL veteran Terrance Knighton inherits Nash Hutmacher and Stephon Wynn Jr. to go along with the savage Ty Robinson. In addition, he's the beneficiary of an immediately eligible 2023 class crown jewel in Princewill Umanmielen. The four-star prospect joins Husker legacy Maverick Noonan in getting familiar with their new coach's teaching style early.
Vincent Carroll-Jackson, Sua Lefotu, and Cameron Lenhardt will arrive on campus later this year with hopes to fill any cracks in the depth chart. Be sure to keep an eye on Jason Maciejczak come August, an athlete with the skill to play either side and one sure to cause a tug-of-war between Raiola and Knighton.
— Written by Brandon Cavanaugh, part of the Athlon Contributor
Defensive Line Departures: Devin Drew, Colton Feist, Mosai Newsom
Key Offensive Line Returnees for 2023: Bryce Benhart, Turner Corcoran, Ethan Piper, Nouredin Nouili, Teddy Prochazka
Key Defensive Line Returnees for 2023: Nash Hutmacher, Ty Robinson, Stephon Wynn Jr.
Offensive Line Additions: Ben Scott (Arizona State transfer), Jacob Hood (Georgia transfer), Gunnar Gottula (early enrollee), Sam Sledge, Brock Knutson, Mason Goldman
Defensive Line Additions: Elijah Jeudy (Texas A&M transfer), Kai Wallin (junior college transfer), Maverick Noonan (early enrollee), Princewill Umanmielen (early enrollee), Riley Van Poppel, Vincent Carroll-Jackson, Sua Lefotu, Cameron Lenhardt, Jason Maciejczak
It's been suggested that Raiola didn't get a fair shake under his former boss, and fortunately, he has an immediate opportunity to prove skeptics wrong. Ben Scott gives him an anchor at center along with providing an interior swing player in case of emergency. Nouredin Nouili and Ethan Piper both offer experience on either side of Scott while Teddy Prochazka has shown he has what it takes to be a starting Big Ten offensive tackle.
The biggest challenge for Raiola is finding another proper tackle opposite Prochazka. With an excellent showing, early enrollee Gunnar Gottula can make a statement the role should be his, while Brock Knutson and Mason Goldman show up in the fall to make cases of their own. That said, Nebraska taking a peek at a post-spring transfer portal roster for an experienced starter shouldn't be ruled out. Sam Sledge also signs up once fall camp kicks off to offer an alternative to Nouili and Piper, if necessary.
Defensive line coach and eight-year NFL veteran Terrance Knighton inherits Nash Hutmacher and Stephon Wynn Jr. to go along with the savage Ty Robinson. In addition, he's the beneficiary of an immediately eligible 2023 class crown jewel in Princewill Umanmielen. The four-star prospect joins Husker legacy Maverick Noonan in getting familiar with their new coach's teaching style early.
Vincent Carroll-Jackson, Sua Lefotu, and Cameron Lenhardt will arrive on campus later this year with hopes to fill any cracks in the depth chart. Be sure to keep an eye on Jason Maciejczak come August, an athlete with the skill to play either side and one sure to cause a tug-of-war between Raiola and Knighton.
— Written by Brandon Cavanaugh, part of the Athlon Contributor
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