Brad Simpson

Senior linebacker Brad Simpson will look to continue in a key special teams role in 2016, while contending for additional playing time at linebacker. The 6-0, 230-pound Simpson has been one of Nebraska’s top coverage men and special teams tacklers the past two seasons. He has the versatility to play multiple linebacker spots, a position group that returns intact for 2016 season. Simpson originally joined the program as a walk-on from Ralston High School. He is a communication studies major and is on track to earn his degree in December.

Senior linebacker Brad Simpson was one of three walk-ons who were put on scholarship Saturday by head coach Mike Riley. After Saturday’s practice, Simpson was proud of the accomplishment, but admitted that it nearly didn’t happen. Like most walk-ons, Simpson said he thought about transferring early in his Husker career, but was glad that he stuck it out.

Each week this season, Husker Extra will catch up with a walk-on player about his journey as a Husker. This week: linebacker Brad Simpson.

Simpson was recruited from Ralston (Omaha, NE) class of 2012.

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