Nebraska Football: Physical receiver would fit well in offense
Nebraska football is said to have several visitors over the weekend.
Nebraska football is set to host 15 prospects in what is going to be a huge recruiting weekend. In looking at the list, one of the names I am intrigued by is four-star wide receiver Quenton Barnes.
Barnes is the 39th overall wide receiver in his class and the seventh overall player from the state of Tennessee per the 247Sports Composite Rankings.
He has a plethora of offers at his disposal, but Nebraska has yet to give him one. Florida, Kentucky, Louisville, Mississippi State, Missouri, Purdue, South Carolina, and Tennessee are just some of the names on that list.
His most recent recruiting activity was on May 5, 2019. He was offered by the Kentucky Wildcats. His most recent visit according to his 247Sports profile came on November 17, when he visited Tennessee.
What can he bring to the table? At 6-foot-2, 175 pounds, he’s a great height for an outside receiver. He is tremendously quick with his moves off the line of scrimmage, and he uses those in order to fake out his defender and gain separation. In watching some of his highlights, he would be great for Nebraska in terms of being a physical route runner. They could certainly use him in that role.
Barnes also has tremendous vision. He does a nice job of looking the pass into his hands, and taking the ball into his body for possession. He would be immediate asset to Nebraska, and he would add another explosive weapon to their passing game. This offense is one that relies on consistent playmakers that can stretch the field and make a catch when necessary. Barnes would certainly fill that role.
He’s a prospect whose name I will be looking out for over the weekend. It seems like Nebraska wants to continue to improve the passing game, and it makes a whole lot of sense. With the quarterbacks that they have at their disposal, trying to make the passing game as crisp as possible should be a priority. Nebraska has made it clear that they want to make the passing game a priority, and that’s a great thing.
In what is becoming a passing sport, Nebraska is looking to keep pace with the rest of the Big Ten. They have done a good job so far in recruiting the past couple classes. Now, it’s about continuing to churn out good classes consistently and keeping the momentum going.