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Best #99 in Husker History

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Defensive Coordinator
Mar 1, 2006
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All-American, #2 Overall NFL Draft Pick, Six-Time Pro Bowler, Two-Time Super Bowl Champion, and 13-year NFL veteran DE Neil Smith. He ran a 4.55 forty-yard dash.

From Wikipedia: "There was a rule created in his name. The "Neil Smith" rule, enacted in 1998, prevents a defensive lineman from flinching to induce a false start penalty on the offense."

DT Terry Connealy deserves a mention ahead of the rest. Two-Time Academic All-American and co-captain of the 1994 National Title team.

Honorable Mention...
- DE Barry Turner. Was reminded of his TD reception in the 2006 Colorado game on a fake FG from Joe Ganz.
- TE Aaron Golliday.
- DT Jason Wiltz. Spent a few years in the NFL.
- MLB Mike Petko.

Futures Consideration...
- DL Ty Robinson.
 
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