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HuskerMania257460

Redshirt
Oct 7, 2012
388
0
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Huge. Shavers, McGahee, McCullough, Watson-Trent is a hell of a group.

If we can just get one more proven DT, I think our D next year is going to be very salty.
 
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Huskers123456

Redshirt
Feb 5, 2023
6,195
2
0
Really good pickup. Very productive player who should be motivated to prove he is a P4 player. Even better that White and FSU wanted him. Sounds like he is somewhat limited in coverage, but we have Shavers and the OU transfer for that.
 
HBK4life_rivals100467

HBK4life_rivals100467

Heisman
Jan 24, 2004
57,326
18,990
113
The Huskers beat out former defensive coordinator Tony White and Florida State for the veteran defender, who visited the Seminoles on Jan. 1 before arriving in Lincoln for a two-day visit on Jan. 2. Watson-Trent also held offers from the likes of Memphis and West Virginia, while programs like Kansas State, Texas A&M and more were monitoring.

Watson-Trent is the 13th addition through the transfer portal for Nebraska this cycle and the second linebacker, joining Oklahoma transfer Dasan McCullough. Watson-Trent projects to play inside linebacker at Nebraska and should compete for a starting spot this spring as the HUskers look to replace John Bullock and Mikai Gbayor, while waiting on a potential seventh year of eligibility for Javin Wright as well.

Analysis: What Nebraska is getting in Watson-Trent​

A stout linebacker at 5-foot-11, 225 pounds, Watson-Trent might be considered below-average in size for the person, but doesn’t lack in physicality, body strength and play speed. Flies around from his inside linebacker spot, plays with an unrelenting motor. Motor flashes especially when blitzing, never stops driving his feet and pursuing. Shows good eyes both as a run defender and in coverage. Sure, fundamental tackler, who consistently looks to play the ball and create turnovers. Shows good lateral movement, shuffling between gaps quickly before triggering down on the ball carrier. Explosive in the short area, accelerates into contact. Has impressive body strength for his size, has legit pushback power against offensive lineman and can drive back ball-carriers. Consistently around the ball, especially in the run game.
Might be limited at the Power Four level in who he’s able to cover as long speed and 1-on-1 coverage ability remains a question. Best as a run defender and occasional pass rusher, can hold his own in zone coverage because of his eye discipline and instincts. Similar build and traits to Nebraska freshman linebacker VIncent Shavers, with advanced knowledge of the game as a result of his relative experience thus far.
 
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mgbreeze

mgbreeze

All-Conference
Dec 16, 2004
10,293
3,918
113
Nice pickup!! No reason to poop on this news with a “but.” We all know what we need.
 
HBK4life_rivals100467

HBK4life_rivals100467

Heisman
Jan 24, 2004
57,326
18,990
113
mgbreis said:
Nice pickup!! No reason to poop on this news with a “but.” We all know what we need.
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steinek11

All-Conference
Apr 18, 2004
13,901
1,717
113
Coach em up Butler. Lets Go!!!!

For the guys who say he’s too short, he’s built, just like Ivan Pace jr. of the Vikings, who is 510 231 and a freaking monster. It’s all about production.
 
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dinglefritz

Heisman
Jan 14, 2011
52,738
14,294
78
HBK4life said:
The Huskers beat out former defensive coordinator Tony White and Florida State for the veteran defender, who visited the Seminoles on Jan. 1 before arriving in Lincoln for a two-day visit on Jan. 2. Watson-Trent also held offers from the likes of Memphis and West Virginia, while programs like Kansas State, Texas A&M and more were monitoring.

Watson-Trent is the 13th addition through the transfer portal for Nebraska this cycle and the second linebacker, joining Oklahoma transfer Dasan McCullough. Watson-Trent projects to play inside linebacker at Nebraska and should compete for a starting spot this spring as the HUskers look to replace John Bullock and Mikai Gbayor, while waiting on a potential seventh year of eligibility for Javin Wright as well.

Analysis: What Nebraska is getting in Watson-Trent​

A stout linebacker at 5-foot-11, 225 pounds, Watson-Trent might be considered below-average in size for the person, but doesn’t lack in physicality, body strength and play speed. Flies around from his inside linebacker spot, plays with an unrelenting motor. Motor flashes especially when blitzing, never stops driving his feet and pursuing. Shows good eyes both as a run defender and in coverage. Sure, fundamental tackler, who consistently looks to play the ball and create turnovers. Shows good lateral movement, shuffling between gaps quickly before triggering down on the ball carrier. Explosive in the short area, accelerates into contact. Has impressive body strength for his size, has legit pushback power against offensive lineman and can drive back ball-carriers. Consistently around the ball, especially in the run game.
Might be limited at the Power Four level in who he’s able to cover as long speed and 1-on-1 coverage ability remains a question. Best as a run defender and occasional pass rusher, can hold his own in zone coverage because of his eye discipline and instincts. Similar build and traits to Nebraska freshman linebacker VIncent Shavers, with advanced knowledge of the game as a result of his relative experience thus far.
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Ability to cover is my concern with this guy but he'll give us an option.
 
Red Express

Red Express

All-American
Aug 11, 2018
3,806
5,029
113
Put this guy at Rover/Nickle. He has the speed and is very good at stopping the run and in coverage.
 
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