Nebraska Football: Can Huskers land elite Henry Gray replacement?
Nebraska football is still recruiting at a high level.
Nebraska football has one scholarship remaining for the 2020 class, and it remains to be seen how it will be filled. However, the picture may be coming clearer for the program.
After losing Henry Gray on Friday, the Nebraska football program has shifted its focus to Nadab Joseph.
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A native of Miami, he has been playing at Independence Community College the last two seasons and has three years to play three seasons in Lincoln.
Joseph is a highly rated player. He is the third player in his class nationally and is the top cornerback in his class per the 247Sports Junior College Rankings.
He is a highly sought-after prospect. In addition to Nebraska, Alabama, Georgia, Baylor, Colorado, Kentucky, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M have all extended offers his way. Currently the 247Sports Crystal Ball is not very clear (ironically) at the moment. Alabama has a chance to get him at 50%, while the rest of the votes are also undecided.
Joseph would not be a bad replacement for Henry Gray at all. He is a playmaker in every sense of the word. When I watch his highlight film, I see a player that has impressive tracking skills. As soon as the ball is thrown, he uses his quickness and ability to get to the spot where his receiver is. He is a cover corner in every sense of the word.
Joseph is also not afraid to come up and make a play when needed. Measuring in at six-foot-two, 193 pounds, he certainly has the perfect build for an outside corner. He would immediately boost the Nebraska football secondary, and the fact that he can play three seasons and could come in this year is also a bonus.
Currently, Nebraska football has a lot of veteran leadership at the position. For starters, DiCaprio Boodle figures to be a big part of the secondary as does Cam Taylor Britt. Boodle is a senior this year.
With the success that Nebraska football has in producing decent corners, Joseph would certainly be a big get for the program. I would love to see Nebraska land him, and I am glad that they are setting their sights on him. He certainly has the potential to be a weapon for them in the secondary.
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When I say weapon in terms of a corerback, I mean a player that the quarterback is afraid to throw at. Joseph would fit the mold in that regard. Hopefully, Nebraska can land him as that would give the secondary a big boost not only right now, but for the future as well.