Five Nebraska Football Players Poised to Break Out in 2025

As the Nebraska football team begins spring practice, the Common Fans look at five players (plus a few honorable mentions) who are poised for breakout seasons in 2025.    Emmett Johnson – finished 2024 on a major high note and set to be THE GUY at running back in 2025.  Cortez Mills – the true freshman wide receiver most likely to make an immediate impact.  Keona Davis/Riley Van Poppel – two young D linemen who will need to take the next step if the Nebraska defense is to avoid a dropoff.  Vincent Shavers Jr. – was all over the field as a true freshman and poised for a starting role in 2025.  Heinrich Haarberg – new season, new position, same great athlete.  Honorable mentions: Grant Brix Willis McGahee IV Cam Lenhardt Hardley Gilmore IV This and so much more on the latest episode of the Common Fan Podcast! Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@commonfanGBR    Check out our website: www.commonfan.co   Our Partners:  You can now find all Common Fan videos and articles on www.huskermax.com as well as www.si.com/college/college-football/team/nebraska-cornhuskers.    For more Husker coverage, check out Carriker Chronicles: https://carrikerchronicles.com/   For more college football coverage, check out The College Huddle: https://thecollegehuddle.com/   GBR for LIFE! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy