Mekhi Nelson
Buzz vs Tape
Country hotter than the fans
The wider college football conversation reads him warmer than his own fans do — a gap of 27.6 points in belief.
Mekhi Nelson
This is his second year in the same backfield at Nebraska. The receipt: 88 rush yds, 48 rec yds against Utah — Bowl, 2025.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- seasons on the roster
- game log
Career Arc
2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Matt Rhule
Career stats
Signature game
SIGNATURE GAME · Week 9 · 2025
W 28–21
vs Northwestern
1 rec · 6 yds
A wire-to-wire battle — won by 7 at home.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Nebraska
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Running back · Nebraska
Returning around him
- 59% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 1 Nebraska player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -2 net (17 in / 19 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Nebraska · Last season: 7-6 (AP #25) · Talent rank #20 · 2026 recruiting class #88
Development
Development Trajectory · rushing yards
2024–2025+7250%
Up 7250% from first season to most-recent.