Nebraska’s Elijah Jeudy (16) is shown before the Minnesota game on Aug. 31, 2023, in Minneapolis.
Elijah Jeudy’s talent has never been in question. Once a heavily recruited high school prospect, Jeudy has the size and quickness to be an every-down defensive lineman. In his first season with Nebraska after transferring from Texas A&M, he was a rotational piece in the trenches, contributing 12 tackles, one for a loss, and a blocked field goal that turned into a Quinton Newsome touchdown return.
Now he’s primed for a leap. Defensive line coach Terrance Knighton told him he had to get better for Nebraska to improve the way it wants to as a unit. Knighton has also seen Jeudy’s mind develop away from the field. He’s in a better headspace than he was in 2023.
Jeudy became a father over the offseason, and his different outlook has shown up on the practice field.
“A lot of times when these kids are going through things you have no idea what’s going on in their personal lives with things that show up on Saturdays, but his life is together,” Knighton said. “He has a beautiful family, and you can tell that he’s enjoying football right now and enjoying life, and it’s showing up in practice.”
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Photos: Nebraska football spring practice, March 28
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule speaks during a news conference after practice on Thursday at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska Offensive Line coach Donovan Raiola runs players through drills during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Nebraska’s Jacob Bower is tackled by Gage Stenger during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Nebraska’s Bryce Benhart (center) wears a Guardian Cap during practice on Thursday at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska Defensive Coordinator Tony White instructs players during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Nebraska’s Cayden Echternach is seen during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Nebraska’s Ismael Smith Flores makes a catch during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Nebraska’s Jack Woche throws a pass during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Nebraska’s Jahmal Banks loses control of catch during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Nebraska’s Keelan Smith makes a catch during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Nebraska football players wear Guardian Caps during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Nebraska’s Ian Flynt makes a catch during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Injured players run through drills during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Nebraska’s Thomas Fidone runs after making a catch during practice on Thursday at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Marcus Satterfield gives instruction during practice Thursday at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola throws a pass during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Nebraska’s Heinrich Haarberg throws a pass during practice on Thursday at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska’s Luke Longval throws a pass during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola throws a pass during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Nebraska’s Malachi Coleman makes a catch during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Nebraska’s Isaiah Neyor makes a catch during practice on Thursday at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska Defensive Coordinator Tony White gives instructions during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Nebraska Defensive lineman run through drills during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday in Lincoln.
Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule is shown during a spring practice last week at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska’s Conor Connealy runs a drill during a football practice on Thursday at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska’s Daniel Kaelin throws a pass during practice on Thursday at the Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola throws a pass during a practice on Thursday at the Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska’s Heinrich Haarberg throws a pass during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
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