Nebraska Freshman Draws NFL Executive’s Attention as Matt Rhule Makes Big Announcement Nebraska’s fast start spotlights a rising defender as HC Rhule hints at bigger roles—why Lincoln’s defense is tur

Nebraska’s start under Matt Rhule has been efficient and emphatic. Rhule opened 3-0 with a gritty 20-17 win over Cincinnati, followed by blowouts of Akron and Houston Christian by a combined 127-7 that showcased both depth and defensive bite. The Huskers rolled up 728 yards against Akron in their first shutout since 2009 and then cruised 59-7 while resting starters after halftime against HCU. Amid the hot start, one under-the-radar storyline jumped lines. An NFL executive visited Lincoln and had a very specific question about a certain No. 21 on defense, a redshirt freshman who has quickly forced his way into the conversation.

That No. 21 is safety Rex Guthrie , a redshirt freshman from Littleton, Colorado, who was a consensus top-10 in-state prospect and the No. 4 player in Colorado