Nebraska edge rusher Garrett Nelson is declaring for the NFL draft instead of returning for a fifth season with the Cornhuskers under new coach Matt Rhule. The Scottsbluff High standout made the announcement on Twitter.
He’s the most productive defensive player on the 2022 team to leave since Rhule was named coach a month ago.
Nelson told KNEB Radio’s Chris Cottrell on his decision to declare for the draft, “Seeing that DC hire and the scheme and asking where I fit and where you see me…learning new things in a new environment with new people again, just kind of thought it was the best decision.”
Nelson finished the season with 65 tackles. He also had 5 1/2 sacks and nine tackles for loss. He was voted to The Associated Press All-Big Ten second team.