Tyler Knaak
Senior offensive lineman on Nebraska's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′6″ · 325 lb · Cottonwood Heights, UT · Brighton HS / Utah
Recruiting
OT recruit
No. 1221 nationally · Signed with Utah
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
4 offensive lineman on Nebraska's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Utah in 2022.
- Transferred from Utah to Nebraska in 2023.
Tyler Knaak
Tyler Knaak arrived at Nebraska from Utah.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
His career
2022
- Signed with Utah3-star out of Brighton
2023
- Entered the portal
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Matt Rhule
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Nebraska -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Nebraska has produced 1 All-Conference offensive lineman. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Cameron Jurgens went on to the NFL out of this room (2022).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Nebraska
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Nebraska
Returning around him
- 46% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- 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 #22 · 2026 recruiting class #88