Nebraska Football recruits

In reviewing "Rivals" recruiting DVD, it is obvious that Nebraska recruited some top notch players in 2006. See the "Rivals" link in my LINKS area for more information. This writer will attempt to predict the top five recruits that will have the most imediate impact for the Cornhuskers this fall.
1. Kenny Wilson
A Juco player out of Kansas and a Liberal, Kansas native this guy is a physical speciman. He looks strong, fast and quick. As soon as he learns the plays and the Nebraska system he will be playing. He looks like a linebacker but is really fast. I think he will begin playing major time by mid-season. If he knew the system well, he would be a starter. I am high on Glenn, Lucky, Brandon Jackson and Leon Jackson. These guys are great and it will be a challenge to get them on the field as much as possible. I would guess that Lucky and Leon Jackson will line up as receivers during the year. Kenny Wilson looks like he belongs in the NFL now.

2. Menelik Holt
Coming from St Augustine High School in San Diego, this kid could be in the rotation soon. He is very fast and can catch the ball from all routes. He will be used on the goal line with Todd Peterson and "Mo" will catch some TD's this year. He can jump and aoutwork the defender. Look for him to be a factor in Nebraska's success this fall.

3. Maurice Purify
Another Juco player out of San Fransisco, California, Maurice Purify will make the rotation as a receiver in 2006. He scored 26 TD'slast year. He is tall and can catch a lot of passes over shorter defensive backs. He also is fast. He is another player NU will use at the goal line because of his height. Look to Purify to play in the NFL in a couple of years.

4. Mike McNiel
This tight end from Missouri will be a true freshman this fall. He is tall and fast. He looks like Matt Herian when he first started at NU. He will add a dimension to the tight end position and will be more than a blocker. He can catch the call and run with it. He will play this fall and the staff will find a way to stretch out the defenses by using him. He may be comparable to Coffman and Rucker of the University of Missouri who Nebraska tried to recruit two years ago. He may at time line up as a receiver due to his ability.

5. Anthony West
West will safety for NU this fall and will challenge Ricky Thenarse and Titus Brothers as one of the backups. The San Diego product may be the fastest kid on the football team. He could return punts also as he has a lot of quickness also. Because of his speed and the lack of depth at safety, I see Anthony West playing a lot this fall.