Nebraska Football: Predicting the preseason depth chart at running back

EVANSTON, IL - OCTOBER 13: Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Maurice Washington (28) rushes into the end zone for a touchdown in the 4th quarter during a college football game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Northwestern Wildcats on October 13, 2018, at Ryan Field in Evanston, IL. Northwestern won 34-31 in overtime. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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CHAMPAIGN, IL – SEPTEMBER 29: General view of a Nebraska Cornhuskers helmet is seen before the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium on September 29, 2017 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

Wandale Robinson

He has been perhaps the most talked-about recruit in the 2019 class. Wandale Robinson has been turning heads, something he has done throughout his entire football career. Now, he will look to bring those talents to Lincoln and help Nebraska football become instant contenders in the Big Ten Conference.

Robinson had a great year for Western Hills High School, carrying the ball 206 times for 1,973 yards and 30 touchdowns. Averaging 9.6 yards per carry, he also had 10 rushes for 100 yards or more. Robinson averaged 179.4 yards per game, and an 87-yard dash was his longest of the season. There is no doubt that he has big-play capability. He also proved to be an effective target out of the backfield as a receiver. He caught 31 passes for 725 yards and 11 touchdowns.

He can truly be a dual-threat weapon for Nebraska football. He is the type of recruit that can really be the cornerstone of a class. There is some talk already that he should be the starter at the position. The only reason I’m not ready to give it to him now is because of seniority. The next person on this list proved last year that he also has big-play potential.

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