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An intriguing trio — led by an in-stater — highlights a common trait in Nebraska’s 2022 class | Recruiting



Nebraska defensive coordinator Erik Chinander last week on National Signing Day had strong praise for in-state 2022 signee Gage Stenger.

Not only did he call the Millard South standout maybe the best player in the state this fall, but recounted what impressed him in recruiting Stenger and seeing him play this fall.

“You watch that guy’s film and he’s playing safety, he’s playing kind of box safety/linebacker, he’s making plays, he’s tackling the football,” Chinander said. “Then at quarterback, he’s throwing the ball, he’s running the ball. But to me, I think we all knew he was a really good football player, but when I went to watch him live in the playoff game, he was hurt. But the leadership that he showed on the sideline, he knew I was there. He said hi to me, but other than that, he was locked in, he was coaching guys, he was encouraging guys, he was staying ready on the sideline.

“I just think that guy’s a winner. I really don’t care where he plays, I just want him to play for us.”

Stenger (6-foot-2 and 200 pounds) is listed as an athlete to begin his NU career, but he’s likely ticketed for the defensive side of the ball. If the Huskers don’t find a transfer quarterback — or even if they do — he could at least get a look under center, too.



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