We’ve discussed before how Nebraska was all-in on the transfer portal in the 2022 off-season. The Huskers brought in 15 new players for the upcoming season, and no position was given as much time and attention as edge rushers. The Cornhuskers were one of the worst pass-rushing teams in the country last year, finishing with just 20 sacks in 12 games for a national ranking of 98th overall. Nebraska only finished ahead of Indiana and Northwestern for sacks in the Big Ten in 2021. Regarding tackles for loss, Nebraska finished 72nd overall with 66 TTFL on the season.
It was clear that for the defense to improve in 2022, the Huskers would have to get more aggressive off the edge and create more pressure on quarterbacks. On3 compiled a list of the “ten most impactful edge transfers of 2022.” Nebraska finished at the top of the list but scroll down below to find out why early projections show that Nebraska may have their next star on the defensive line.
10
Lonnie Phelps, Kansas
Transfer from Miami (Ohio)
On3 says,
Phelps (6 feet 3, 242 pounds) was third in the MAC with 9.5 sacks and was a second-team all-league selection. Phelps also was sixth in the league with 13.5 tackles for loss and had six quarterback hurries.
Syndication: The Enquirer
9
Khris Bogle, Michigan State
Transfer from Florida
On3 says,
a former national top-60 recruit in the 2019 signing class, started seven games in his three seasons at Florida and had 6.5 sacks and 11 tackles for loss in his Gators career.
Syndication: Detroit Free Press
8
Jonah Laulu, Oklahoma
Transfer from Hawaii
On3 says,
an honorable mention All-Mountain West Conference selection last season, when he had four sacks and eight tackles for loss, before entering the transfer portal.
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