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College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 9

Two Huskers Make PFF's National, Big Ten Teams of the Week

With a Nebraska win comes recognition for the players who helped make it possible. This week, linebacker Javin Wright earned a spot on Pro Football Focus's Big Ten Team of the Week, while offensive lineman Gunnar Gottula was honored on both the Big Ten and National Teams of the Week.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Hurrdat Sports / August 11

‘Old Head’ Javin Wright Heading into Seventh Season With Nebraska Football

After facing heart complications before the start of fall camp in 2024, Javin Wright is ready to get back on the field for his seventh year as a Husker.

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 9

Under the Radar: Most Underrated Cornhusker Heading into the 2025 Season

For years, Javin Wright has been Nebraska’s quiet enigma, a gifted hybrid defender with tantalizing upside, yet a career defined by setbacks and shifting roles.

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Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 9

'It's Just Like a Burning Passion Inside of Me': Javin Wright Talks Year Seven with Nebraska

After arriving in Lincoln in 2019 - yes, you read that right, 2019 - seventh-year senior linebacker Javin Wright has been through just about everything college football can throw at a player.

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / July 29

2025 Nebraska Football Unit Preview: The Linebackers

Following a look at the 2025 defensive line, Nebraska’s linebacker room stands out as arguably the most experienced and productive unit on the entire roster.

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / July 26

Dave Feit's Greatest Huskers by the Numbers: 33 - Forrest Behm

Dave Feit is counting down the days until the start of the 2025 season by naming the best Husker to wear each uniform number, as well as one of his personal favorites at that number.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 9
Javin Wright Returning for Seventh Season with Nebraska

Javin Wright Returning for Seventh Season with Nebraska

An experienced Blackshirt is coming back for Nebraska football. According to Sean Callahan of Husker Online, linebacker Javin Wright will return for a seventh season.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 4, 2024

Nebraska Football 'Chasing 3' Documentary Showcases Javin Wright's Rehab, Return

Nebraska football linebacker Javin Wright has not had the senior season he was expecting. The sixth-year linebacker received harsh news in mid-August, as he had been ruled out indefinitely with "health condition" that coach Matt Rhule shared with media during a press conference on Aug.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 18, 2024
Nebraska Linebacker Javin Wright Out Indefinitely with Medical Condition

Nebraska Linebacker Javin Wright Out Indefinitely with Medical Condition

The Nebraska football team now has another spot to fill coming after Saturday's press conference. Sixth-year inside linebacker Javin Wright has been ruled out indefinitely, according to coach Matt Rhule.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Husker Big Red / August 17, 2024

Nebraska football starting linebacker is out ‘indefinitely’

Depth is always important and the Nebraska football team got another reminder of that recently as projected starting linebacker Javin Wright is out indefinitely due to a “health issue” according to head coach Matt Rhule.

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