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Huskers in the NFL
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Courtesy: NU Media Relations
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Release: 05/18/2010
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Buccaneers' linebacker Barrett Ruud
Nebraska's NFL Tradition
Nebraska owns one of the most glorious histories of any school represented by players in the National Football League. Nearly 300 former Huskers have represented Nebraska in the NFL. Since the 1990 NFL Draft, Nebraska has averaged over five players chosen in each NFL Draft. The Huskers have also led the Big 12 in draft picks, with 65 overall picks since the 1997.
The 2010 NFL Draft marked the 41st consecutive year the Huskers have had at least three players chosen in the draft. Since 2000, the Huskers have had 40 players chosen on draft day.
Since 1990, Nebraska has had 23 defensive backs, 21 linebackers, 18 defensive linemen, 16 offensive linemen, 11 running backs, eight wide receivers, five quarterbacks and three kicker/punters chosen in the NFL Draft. Twenty-two Husker receivers have signed free agent contracts in that span. Nebraska leads the nation with three former kickers (two place-kickers, one punter) who will be on NFL rosters for the 2010 season.
Since 1962 NU has had 278 players drafted, an average of nearly six selections per year, including an amazing 49 Husker offensive linemen.
Bob Brown became Nebraska’s third inductee in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August of 2004, joining Guy Chamberlin and William (Roy) Lyman. Will Shields, an 11-time Pro Bowl lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs, was named the NFL Man of the Year in 2003.
A total of 50 former Huskers have made 64 appearances in the Super Bowl. At least one Husker has appeared in 31 of the 44 Super Bowls in history.
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A total of 42 former Nebraska players are on National Football League rosters as of May 18, 2010.
| Active Players |
Team |
Pos. |
| Adams, Titus |
Cleveland Browns |
DT |
| Asante Larry |
Cleveland Browns |
SS |
| Bingham, Ryon |
San Diego Chargers |
DT |
| Bowman, Zackary |
Chicago Bears |
CB |
| Bradley, Stewart |
Philadelphia Eagles |
LB |
| Brooks, Chris |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
WR |
| Brown, Josh |
St. Louis Rams |
PK |
| Brown, Kris |
Houston Texans |
PK |
| Brown, Mike |
Kanas City Chiefs |
FS |
| Brown, Ralph |
Arizona Cardinals |
CB |
| Buckhalter, Correll |
Denver Broncos |
RB |
| Bullocks, Daniel |
Detroit Lions |
S |
| Bullocks, Josh |
Chicago Bears |
S |
| Carriker, Adam |
Washington Redskins |
DE |
| Dillard, Phillip |
New York Giants |
LB |
| Glenn, Cody |
Indianapolis Colts |
LB |
| Green, Ahman |
Green Bay Packers |
RB |
| Hochstein, Russ |
Denver Broncos |
OL |
| Incognito, Richie |
Miami Dolphins |
OL |
| Jackson, Brandon |
Green Bay Packers |
RB |
| Kelsay, Chris |
Buffalo Bills |
DE |
| Koch, Sam |
Balitmore Ravens |
P |
| Moore, Jay |
Tennessee Titans |
LB |
| Murtha, Lydon |
Miami Dolphins |
OL |
| Nicks, Carl |
New Orleans Saints |
OL |
| Nunn, Terrence |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
WR |
| Octavien, Steve |
Dallas Cowboys |
LB |
| O'Hanlon, Matt |
Carolina Panthers |
S |
| Patrick, Chris |
San Francisco 49ers |
OL |
| Potter, Zach |
Jacksonville Jaguars |
TE |
| Purify, Maurice |
Cincinnati Bengals |
WR |
| Raiola, Dominic |
Detroit Lions |
C |
| Ruud, Barrett |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
LB |
| Shanle, Scott |
New Orleans Saints |
LB |
| Slauson, Matt |
New York Jets |
OL |
| Smith, Le Kevin |
Denver Broncos |
DT |
| Steinkuhler, Ty |
New York Jets |
DT |
| Suh, Ndamukong |
Detroit Lions |
DT |
| Turner, Barry |
Chicago Bears |
DE |
| Vanden Bosch, Kyle |
Detroit Lions |
DE |
| Washington, Fabian |
Baltimore Ravens |
CB |
| Williams, Demorrio |
Kansas City Chiefs |
LB |
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Titans' defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch
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Eagles' linebacker Stewart Bradley
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Packers' running back Brandon Jackson
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Saints' linebacker Scott Shanle
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Lions' center Dominic Raiola
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Bills' defensive end Chris Kelsay
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Current Bid: No Bids
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Huskers.com Auction
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Current Bid: $2500
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Golf Outing
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Dreu Young
#49
Position: Tight End
Height: 6-4
Weight: 255
Class: Senior
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Red Out Oct. 16
Worldwide Event Designed to Connect Big Red Fans
Nebraska will honor 1970 team that won first national title.
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Worth the Wait
Big Ten Commissioner Had Eye on Nebraska 21 Years
Huskers become 12th member in nation's oldest conference.
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Husker Power
Larson and Metcalf Help USA to Pan-Am Medal
U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team beats Cuba.
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National Leader
Nebraska Expands Academic Tradition in 2009-10
Huskers have nation-leading total of 277 Academic All-Americans.
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The Year In Review
Huskers Rise in the National All-Sport Standings
Nebraska finishes 17th in final NACDA Directors Cup standings.
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A Wonderful World
Bus Whitehead Leaves a Legacy of Love in Lincoln
All-Star played on NU's last league basketball champion.
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Third Time a Charm?
For Nebraska Volleyball, China Step 1 in Journey
Huskers won national titles in 2000 and 2006 trips there.
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Historic Pledge
Suhhhh-nami of Support Leaves Seismic Waves
Ndamukong’s $2.6 million gift sets the standard for others.
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A Legend's Influence
Wooden's Faith Helped Guide Osborne as Coach
Nebraska's AD remembers visit to Los Angeles last January.
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Historic Vote
Lincoln Voters Create a Watershed Event for City
Husker basketball can chart a new course for the future.
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A Supreme Fan
Supreme Court Justice Thomas Inspires Leaders
Converted Husker fan uses football as metaphor for life.
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Olympic Gold
Walk-on Tomasevicz Wins Olympic Gold in Bobsled
Nation's spotlight focuses on Shelby native and NU letterman.
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Historic Showcase
Videos, Trophies Designed to Influence Recruiting
Pelini, coaching staff provide input for Traditions Lobby.
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Historic Team
Record-breaking Huskers Leave an Impression
Awards roll in for Coach Yori, Griffin after 32-2 season.
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Olympic Silver
Ex-Husker Brown Wins Olympic Silver in Bobsled
All-America hurdler represents her native Canada.
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