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Nebraska Football: Lamar Jackson playing to the very end

By Danny Jaillet

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - NOVEMBER 02: Nebraska Cornhuskers cornerback Lamar Jackson (21) lines up on defense during the college football game between the Purdue Boilermakers and Nebraska Cornhuskers on November 2, 2019, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - NOVEMBER 02: Nebraska Cornhuskers cornerback Lamar Jackson (21) lines up on defense during the college football game between the Purdue Boilermakers and Nebraska Cornhuskers on November 2, 2019, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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Lamar Jackson is making every last snap count for Nebraska Football.

Let’s be honest, the Nebraska Football defense has not been that great this season. From the line to the secondary, it seems like they have regressed a bit. However, they have been some individual efforts that have been impressive.

One player who was really stood out this season is Lamar Jackson. Jackson has seemed to play at a consistent level and has been one of the better cover corners in the secondary. There is certainly something to be said for that, especially with some of the wide receivers Nebraska Football has had to face. As we enter into the final couple of weeks, it’s worth noting how well Jackson has done this season.

On the year, Jackson has recorded 35 tackles, a sack, and three interceptions. In addition, he has deflected 12 passes. The 35 tackles are his most since the 2017 season. That year, he had 38. He is definitely going to break that number if all goes well in the next couple of weeks.

As a senior, his departure from the program next year will definitely be felt. Nebraska football has some great players coming up in the secondary. However, there is no easy way to replace Jackson’s leadership. Especially given all that he went through last year, it has been nice to see the turnaround. Lately, the coaches have seen the turnaround as well. As noted in report by Mike Schaefer of 247Sports,  Coach Fisher has noticed Jackson’s improvement, especially over the past couple of weeks. It’s great to hear that Jackson is giving it his all, especially in the middle of what has been a tumultuous season.

"One player Fisher said has been practicing very well as of late is Lamar Jackson. He singled out Jackson’s tackling against Wisconsin and said the defender has really shown more aggression at the point of attack in practice and in recent contests."

Jackson has really played well this season, and he has been a key the leader of the defense. I’ll be interested to see how he plays over the next couple of weeks. With his college football career coming to an end, my bet is that he will go all-out. He has worked hard to become the player Nebraska thought he would, and his play has certainly been a bright spot. Hopefully, he will get picked up in the National Football League, as I would love to see his football career continue.

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