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Husker Mash: Frosh watch, under-the-radar names, depth chart pondering and what it takes to reach the front
- Freshman corner Danny Odem is processing assignments faster and making more plays on the ball, but Jeremiah Charles and Victor Evans remain the prominent contenders to start opposite Andrew Marshall.
- Freshman tight end Luke Sorensen already possesses unusual strength, speed, hands and route ability at age 18, although technique and positioning still stand between him and a large offensive role.
- Eric Ingwerson has developed to 270 pounds and is positioned for a blocking-heavy role when Nebraska uses heavier offensive personnel.
- Rush end Jordan Ochoa added more than 30 pounds and helped convince Matt Rhule that edge may be Nebraska's deepest defensive position.
- Gunnar Gottula is expected to start at right tackle after a strong camp and missed time for Tree Babalade.
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VIP thoughts on Nebraska's first depth chart
- Nebraska enters Ohio week with Nelson, Mozee and Rule all listed as co-starters at running back, while Kwinten Ives is expected to handle short-yardage work; Matt Rhule said the competition will continue through this week's practices.
- Gunnar Gottula's fall surge has put him in the starting left-tackle competition with Tree Babalade, whose camp was interrupted by an injury; summer arrival Hayden Ainsworth has already climbed to co-No. 2 at the position.
- Luke Lindenmeyer leads a situational tight-end rotation: Janiran Bonner and Carter Nelson project as the stronger receiving options, while Eric Ingwerson is positioned for an in-line blocking role.
- Transfers Owen Stoudmire, Jahsear Whittington and Anthony Jones Jr. won three of Nebraska's four defensive-front starting jobs, but the staff believes it can rotate three deep on the ends and is trying to prepare three tackles at each spot.
- Victor Evans III and Jeremiah Charles remain even at one corner spot after Evans produced one of the team's best camps; Dwayne McDougle and Rex Guthrie are also co-starters at safety, signaling continued secondary rotation against Ohio.
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- Nebraska's projected offensive-line depth chart has Brendan Black starting at right guard, with Tyler Knaak and Sledge discussed as the primary reserve options there.
- Peters is also expected to serve as the backup center, giving Nebraska a cross-trained interior reserve.
- At safety, Caleb Benning and Justin Rhett remained in the backup discussion, though the hosts believed that competition had become clearer over the final several days of camp.
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Rhule on Danny Odem/cornerbacks
- Pick/market: Matt Rhule was asked specifically about true freshman Danny Odem, who received some kudos from Cameron Lenhardt during the BTN broadcast.
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