Nebraska football receiver Nyziah Hunter had positive things to say about the program's brand as he met with the media on Thursday afternoon. Hunter is coming over from the California Golden Bears, where he had a solid freshman season. He recorded 40 catches for 578 yards and five touchdowns last season, establishing himself as a playmaking threat. He recorded at least four receptions in six games in 2024 and was a key piece of the Golden Bears' offense.
He will look to serve a similar role with the Huskers. He joins a wide receiver room loaded with talent and figures to be part of the equation. Offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen had positive things to say about entire wide receivers room but believes there's still a lot of room to grow. When talking to the media on Thursday, Holgorsen said that Hunter is a strong and physical football player but also has deceptive speed.
"You could see that on video when we recruited him. He would make contested catches. He would run through, break tackles. He's a physical guy. He's 205 pounds and it plays physical. I've coached 210-pound guys that don't play physical. Nyziah does. He's got above average speed. He got behind a corner on a go route here, which I haven't seen that since I've been here. As a wideout just actually running by somebody and catching it over his shoulder. That was encouraging."
Hunter understands the importance of playing for the Huskers and what the brand means, as transcribed by the Omaha World-Herald’s Sam McKewon.
"Nebraska, the brand, will get you to the league."
Hunter’s playmaking ability and deep threat potential will certainly be fun to watch in the fall. The fact that he knows the importance of playing for the Huskers makes it that much more exciting.
Nebraska WR Nyziah Hunter: "Nebraska, the brand, will get you to the league."
— Sam McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) April 10, 2025
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