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Huskers defense gets one last boost as Ben Stille announces he’s returning for 2021 | Football








Nebraska defensive lineman Ben Stille (95) pressures Purdue quarterback Jack Plummer during the second quarter Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind.



MICHAEL CONROY, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


Ben Stille’s work at Nebraska isn’t done just yet.

The senior defensive lineman announced Friday morning that he plans to return in 2021 and play a sixth year for the Huskers.

The Ashland native turned in his best season so far in 2020 and was an anchor up front for NU. Now he’ll be back working again with defensive line coach Tony Tuioti and defensive coordinator Erik Chinander.

Stille’s return marks the end of a big week of announcements for the Blackshirts. NU also has senior outside linebacker JoJo Domann, inside linebacker Will Honas and safeties Deontai Williams and Marquel Dismuke back in the fold for the 2021 season along with junior defensive back Cam Taylor-Britt. 

In fact, the Huskers now have nine of 11 starters from the 2020 season in line to return. When Honas announced his intention to play a sixth season on Thursday, that gave NU its top eight tacklers back. 

Chinander said last month that he was hoping Stille, the 6-foot-5, 295-pounder would decide to come back.

“He’s done a really good job of developing his body and developing his skill set,” Chinander said. “I really, truly believe that his best football has been played in the last few games and he’s going to continue to get better. Like I said, I hope we get him back for another year because I think he’s on the verge of having a big-time breakout here.”





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