Several Huskers Pursue NFL Dreams Despite Going Undrafted
No Huskers heard their names called during the three-day NFL draft that wrapped up Saturday, but four will get their chances after signing with teams as undrafted free agents. The Denver Broncos signed a pair of Husker defensive backs, safety Omar Brown and cornerback Quinton Newsome. Brown, who is from Minneapolis, played two seasons at Nebraska after transferring from Northern Iowa, where he earned FCS All-America honors. In 2023, he started eight games for the Huskers and was an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection. Newsome, from Georgia, was a three-year starter for the Huskers and earn...