Five Nebraska Football Players Poised to Break Out in 2025

As the Nebraska football team begins spring practice, the Common Fans look at five players (plus a few honorable mentions) who are poised for breakout seasons in 2025.   

• Emmett Johnson – finished 2024 on a major high note and set to be THE GUY at running back in 2025. 
• Cortez Mills – the true freshman wide receiver most likely to make an immediate impact. 
• Keona Davis/Riley Van Poppel – two young D linemen who will need to take the next step if the Nebraska defense is to avoid a dropoff. 
• Vincent Shavers Jr. – was all over the field as a true freshman and poised for a starting role in 2025. 
• Heinrich Haarberg – new season, new position, same great athlete. 
• Honorable mentions:
  • Grant Brix
  • Willis McGahee IV
  • Cam Lenhardt
  • Hardley Gilmore IV

This and so much more on the latest episode of the Common Fan Podcast!

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