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Nebraska’s secondary is still searching for its breakout star, as coach Addison Williams patiently watches players compete for starting roles—prioritizing consistency, physicality, and play-making, especially in taking the ball away. With last year’s 13 turnovers in mind, the defense aims to improve while building on their top-3 national ranking in passing yards allowed. Williams’ track record of developing DBs shines, and his focus on left/right positioning helps align with the coordinator’s faster, more decisive game plan. Standouts like speedy transfer Victor Evans and five-star recruit Danny Odem are already making waves—with Odem showing mental growth and Evans impressing with his smoothness. The staff is also aggressively recruiting through both high school and the transfer portal, seeking athletes with elite skills, size, and that intangible “X-factor” mindset. Their first scrimmage since spring was a competitive glimpse into the rising competition for those coveted spots.

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