Husker Football: Top 5 Breakout Seasons That Add Wins In ’14

4. LT Alex Lewis

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The transfer from Boulder, CO had a successful spring as well, much to the delight of offensive line coach John Garrison, no doubt.

Lewis obviously had the look of a tackle that could come in and dominate the left side, but the coaches knew they’d immediately find out just how good he was.

Randy Gregory keeps earning his scholarship, you see.

Throughout the spring, the two jawed, shoved and irritated each other, but the bottom line is that Lewis held his own against someone who is likely a future NFL first round draft pick.

A breakout year increases Nebraska’s chances to win because: The Huskers need someone to protect that newbie signal-caller’s blind side and aid in the run.

Lewis offers the potential to do both. Not only that, but he provides competition for those behind him on the depth chart on offense and across the line of scrimmage.

Going up against Lewis could very well pay dividends for…