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.

Nebraska remains in pursuit of two-sport star Ahmad Hudson, though he is committed to LSU.

Unlike a year ago, the Huskers are stocking up on young talent along the defensive front.

Recruiting

New assistant coaches Geep Wade and Lonnie Teasley have made an immediate impact on the recruiting trail, landing multiple four-star prospects.

Wide receiver Khalil Taylor with Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule.

Recruiting

The quest to land premium ball-catchers for blue-chip quarterback Trae Taylor has had its ups and downs, and the work isn't done just yet.

Amir Brown mingles with members of the Nebraska football staff at the 2026 spring game.

Recruiting

The North Carolina native had a number of high-profile suitors after his decommitment from the Tar Heels.

Trae Taylor in-front of a statue showcasing a national championship.

Recruiting

Jeremy Pernell’s position-by-position series begins with a potentially transformative signal-caller.

Emmett Johnson picks up four yards during Nebraska's 2025 season opener against Cincinnati.

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Linebacker Owen Chambliss, who followed new defensive coordinator Rob Aurich to Nebraska from San Diego State, runs through drills during practice on March 10.

Football

Jeremy Pernell sizes up the defense's second level, which had its struggles in 2025. There's added size and proven production in the Huskers' new 4-2-5 structure.

Rob Aurich during the Huskers' second practice of spring.

Football

He brings a successful blueprint to Lincoln and has the assistants to help him implement it. Jeremy Pernell notes that good things have happened quickly at Aurich’s previous coaching stops.

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.

Football

The Huskers chose not to tap the portal after All-American Emmett Johnson left for the NFL. With so little experience returning at running back, Nebraska is rolling the dice with its offense in 2026, Jeremy Pernell writes.

Nebraska center Justin Evans prepares to snap the ball against Iowa last season.

Football

First came the new coaches, then the new players. The Huskers' front five is getting a new look in 2026, and Jeremy Pernell has a breakdown of each position battle. But first he explains why Matt Rhule was wise to bring in the coaching tandem of Geep Wade

Mike Ekeler is gone after engineering a remarkable turnaround during his single season as Nebraska's special team coordinator.

Football

The exit of miracle worker Mike Ekeler perhaps could've been avoided, but the bigger head-scratcher might be the succession plan that came next.

Anthony Colandrea comes to Lincoln with 31 starts under his belt at UNLV and Virginia. The starting job at Nebraska in 2026 appears to be his to lose.

Recruiting

Jeremy Pernell looks at how the position group shakes out after the comings and goings that began with the decision by two-year starter Dylan Raiola to move on.

Jeremy Pernell

Joined: May 19, 2021

Keeping the Commits and Angling for Flips: Nebraska’s Work on the 2027 Recruiting Class Isn’t Done

Nebraska Football’s 2027 Commits: A Blue Chip and More at Safety

Nebraska Football’s 2027 Commits: A Pair of Corners from the Coasts

Nebraska Football’s 2027 Commits: A Letdown at Linebacker?

Nebraska Football’s 2027 Commits: Defensive Linemen and Edges

Recruiting

Nebraska Football’s 2027 Commits: Loading Up with Offensive Linemen

Recruiting

Nebraska Football’s 2027 Commits: Wideouts and Tight Ends

Recruiting

Nebraska Football’s 2027 Commits: Running Back Amir Brown

Recruiting

Nebraska Football’s 2027 Commits: Cream of the Crop at Quarterback

Scouting Report: Emmett Johnson, Running Back, Nebraska

Football

Nebraska Retools at Linebacker With a Smart Portal Strategy

Football

Under New Coordinator Rob Aurich, the Blackshirts Appear Primed for a Turnaround

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