Nebraska Lands Five Spots on The Athletic’s Top 100 Transfer List

In a testament to Nebraska's aggressive and effective use of the transfer portal, five players with ties to the Huskers have landed on The Athletic's prestigious Top 100 Transfer List. The selections include four current roster members poised to make an immediate impact in Lincoln, along with one former Husker whose journey continues elsewhere.

As Matt Rhule’s staff continues to reshape the roster with high-upside talent, this recognition underscores Nebraska’s rising profile in the portal-driven landscape of modern college football.

No. 13 WR Dane Key (Kentucky to Nebraska)

Headlining Nebraska's presence on The Athletic's Top 100 Transfer List is former Kentucky wide receiver Dane Key, a top-15 transfer nationally whose blend of route precision and playmaking ability makes him a projected starter from day one. After three productive years at Kentucky, Key arrives with the kind of experience, route precision, and clutch mentality that could redefine the Huskers’ passing game. A native of Lexington, Kentucky, Key racked up 1,870 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns over three seasons, finishing among Kentucky’s top five all-time in career receptions.

No. 46 Edge Williams Nwaneri (Missouri to Nebraska)

Joining Key is former five-star edge rusher Williams Nwaneri, a high-upside defensive weapon from Missouri expected to anchor Nebraska’s pass rush. Nwaneri arrives in Lincoln as one of the most distinguished defensive transfers in the country, and potentially a cornerstone for Nebraska’s defensive resurgence. After a brief freshman stint at Missouri, Nwaneri recorded two tackles and a sack across just 38 defensive snaps.