Jeremy Pernell

Joined: May 19, 2021

Jeremy Pernell has evaluated prospects for the NFL Draft since 1996. In January of 2002, along with Kyle Knutzen, he co-founded the website N2FL.com. The pair ran the site until June of 2014, when they decided to dissolve it to focus on other professional opportunities. A section of the website was dedicated to fantasy football strategies and projections, which was handled by Knutzen. With Jeremy expanding his scope to include college recruiting, the majority of the site focused on talent evaluation. It consisted of scouting reports, prospect interviews and player rankings. It was one of the earliest independent sites of its kind, and Jeremy gained recognition for his ability to identify and project talent. His content has been featured on numerous websites as well as newspapers. With the reputation and popularity of N2FL.com, Jeremy fostered professional relationships with coaches on all levels. In February of 2013, Jeremy officially joined HuskerMax.com as a columnist. He contributes recruiting updates, game reviews and opinion pieces about the Nebraska football program. You can contact him at jgpernell@comcast.net.

Mekhi Nelson had 249 yards from scrimmage on 35 touches last season as a redshirt freshman. More than half of that production came in the Las Vegas Bowl.

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Jeremy Pernell notes that the “wow” hire Husker fans had hoped for didn’t happen. But he sees coaches Roy Manning and Corey Brown as well-equipped to help new defensive coordinator Rob Aurich shore up Nebraska’s porous run defense.

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It’s no secret that the Huskers have had problems in the trenches. The additions of coaches Geep Wade and Lonnie Teasley should help remedy that, both on the field and on the recruiting trail.

Aidan Chiles ran for a pair of touchdowns against Nebraska in early October. Could he be a Husker in 2025?

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Dylan Raiola's impending exit has created a mix of challenges and opportunities for the Huskers. Jeremy Pernell examines Nebraska's options in navigating the situation.

San Diego State's Owen Chambliss, a first-team all-conference linebacker as a sophomore under defensive coordinator Rob Aurich, sacks Hawaii quarterback Micah Alejado.

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Matt Rhule's pick to fix the Blackshirts has no Power Four experience, but he has a track record of engineering immediate turnarounds.

Nebraska's Kenneth Williams peeks back during his 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against Northwestern.

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Top honors go to Ohio State’s Julian Sayin and Caleb Downs, while two Huskers earn recognition.

Ryan Walters, currently the Washington Huskies' defensive coordinator, did impressive work while running Illinois' defense under head coach Bret Bielema.

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Husker football needs a defensive coordinator. Who's worth pursuing, and will the new guy be given the degree of autonomy he will need to succeed?

Will the Huskers be able to keep both TJ Lateef and Dylan Raiola in the fold in 2026?

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In a little over six weeks, players and teams will begin making their moves. Jeremy Pernell takes a position-by-position look at the possibilities for the Huskers.

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It might boil down to whether Rhule thinks Nebraska has the resources and support needed to consistently be one of nation's top 15 college football programs. He knows that's the case at his alma mater in Happy Valley.

Ceyair Wright and the rest of the defensive secondary have been a bright spot thus far for coach Matt Rhule's Huskers.

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Strengths and weaknesses emerged - some of them not surprising - during the Huskers' first four games. What might be done differently as October and November unfold?

After just a few months on campus last year, Ceyair Wright saw extensive action at cornerback after Tommi Hill's injury.

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The Huskers' secondary is at an interesting mesh point. Several multi-year starters are being pushed by youngsters who are entering their second and third years in the program. It's a large, competitive room that has seen a lot of jostling this offseason.

The arrival of Dasan McCullough from Oklahoma gives the Huskers an extra weapon at the Jack linebacker position.

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Don't be surprised to see a variety of interesting personnel combinations this season on passing downs, some of them involving multiple Jack linebackers.

Nebraska must replace all of its starters from last year's defensive line, including Ty Robinson (9). But there is experience returning, including Cam Lenhardt (11).

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The Huskers are more athletic on the D-line than a year ago, but the unit is one of the team's biggest question marks going into the '25 season. Is there anyone who can consistently command double-teams the way Nash Hutmacher did?

Jeremy Pernell

Joined: May 19, 2021

Strategic Misstep at Running Back Could Hold Back Nebraska’s Offense in 2026

Double-Barreled Infusion Should Put Nebraska's Offensive Line on Better Footing

Jeremy Pernell: Did Matt Rhule Drop the Ball with Nebraska’s Special Teams?

Despite Offseason Drama, Nebraska Might Have a More Functional QB Room Than in 2025

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Fixing the Foundation: A Much-Needed Coaching Shakeup for Nebraska’s Defensive Line

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Jeremy Pernell: A Much-Needed (and Overdue) Upgrade for Nebraska’s Offensive Line

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Quarterback Names to Watch as Nebraska Looks to the Transfer Portal

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Jeremy Pernell: A Deep Dive into New Nebraska Defensive Coordinator Rob Aurich

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Jeremy Pernell’s 2025 All-Big Ten Football Team

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Jeremy Pernell: Matt Rhule Has a Major Hire to Make, and He Can't Afford to Whiff This Time

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A Transfer Portal To-Do List for Nebraska Football

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Would Matt Rhule Bolt for Penn State? Jeremy Pernell Sizes Up the Situation

Jeremy Pernell: What We Learned in the First Month of Nebraska's Season

Jeremy Pernell's 2025 Nebraska Football Preview: The Defensive Secondary

Jeremy Pernell's 2025 Nebraska Football Preview: The Linebackers

Jeremy Pernell's 2025 Nebraska Football Preview: The Defensive Line