Hoffken
David Hoffken has all the physical tools to succeed at Nebraska. His early days of training camp are just about slowing things down.
Hoffken is from Kiel, Germany and played football in his home country before coming to NU, committing after a camp in June. The 22-year-old has gone through the typical newcomer growing pains. He still has to get familiar with the playbook. Defensive line coach Terrance Knighton said Hoffken was surprised by the speed of the game when camp began.
What Hoffken has done, even in the early days of camp, is stand out physically. Listed at 6-foot-7, 255 pounds and possessing a 6-11 wingspan, he looked the part of a Big Ten lineman before arriving on campus.
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“He comes in, you see him here at 6 a.m. in the morning, he’s stretching,” Knighton said. “He can do, like, headstand pushups and stuff. He’s a freak of nature. So right now it’s just the speed of the game, learning the playbook, having his eyes in the right place, how to defeat blocks. The fundamentals that any other freshman or newcomer would have.”
Photos: ‘Big Red Preview’ gives glimpse into 2024 Nebraska football team — Aug. 3
Fans watch Nebraska’s Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola makes a throw during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola talks with the team during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola talks with the team during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola makes a throw during Big Red Preview on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
The Nebraska football team enters the stadium during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola (15) and Bryce Benhart (54) enter the stadium during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
The Nebraska football team enters the stadium during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
The Nebraska football team enters the stadium during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska’s Isaiah Neyor catches a pass during Big Red Preview on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska’s Nate Boerkircher (left) and Thomas Fidone practice blocking during the Big Red Preview on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska running backs coach E.J. Barthel gives feedback during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska’s Rahmir Johnson runs with the ball during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson runs with the ball during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska’s Brian Buschini punts the ball during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska’s special team runs drills during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska’s special team runs drills during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield coaches tight ends during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Fans watch Nebraska’s Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska’s Heinrich Haarberg makes a throw during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule (left) talks with wide receivers coach Garret McGuire during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Fans watch Nebraska’s Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska’s Carter Nelson runs with the ball during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
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