Huskers after tall CB from Texas Premium Story

NEBRASKA RECRUITING
By Bryan Munson
BigRedReport.com
Date: May 31, 2007

The theory goes that if you add height, you lose speed. And maybe not straight line speed, but quickness through the hips. It's becoming increasingly important to have closer to 6-foot cornerbacks than not to defend 6-foot-3+ wide receivers. While athleticism makes up some difference, it's key to have that size to bump and run effectively.

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