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5 Former Nebraska Cornhuskers Poised To Break Out This NFL Season

By Oliver Vandervoort

Nov 22, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah (21) carries the ball during the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah (21) carries the ball during the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 16, 2014; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins tight end Niles Paul (84) is tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Crezdon Butler (26) during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2014; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins tight end Niles Paul (84) is tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Crezdon Butler (26) during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Niles Paul

When Niles Paul was a Nebraska Cornhusker, he was a wide receiver. When he got to the NFL he decided it was time for a position change and put on some pounds. These days, Paul is considered a tight end or an H-Back.

2014 was his introduction to the league and 2016 could be his breakout year. After catching 39 passes for over 500 yards and a touchdown two years ago, he suffered a season ending injury in the preseason. While this former Nebraska Cornhusker receiver isn’t slated to be the starting tight end, he wasn’t in 2014 either.

2016 could be the year that he explodes onto the scene. He’s big, he’s pretty fast for a tight end and he’s got great hands. He could become a star if he can stay healthy.

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