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Report: Nebraska punter enters NCAA transfer portal
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Nebraska punter Caleb Lightbourn has entered his name in the NCAA transfer portal and will explore opportunities elsewhere, according to a report.
Sam McKewon of the Omaha World-Herald reported Monday night that Lightbourn placed his name in the transfer database and will look for opportunities to complete his career elsewhere. He could still return to Nebraska if that would be his best interest.
Lightbourn was Nebraska’s primary punter in 2016 and 2017 but split time with Isaac Armstrong last fall.
Nebraska punter Caleb Lightbourn confirms he’s put his name in the NCAA transfer portal.
Never forget how Caleb handled being put in the very difficult position of punting in place of Sam Foltz. That was hard, and Lightbourn handled it well. #huskers
— Sam McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) April 15, 2019
Lightbourn averaged 41.58 yards per punt last season while appearing in nine games and punting 24 times for the year. Armstrong had a slightly better average at 43.63 per boot and had 32 punts. Lightbourn was also utilized as a kickoff man in 2018.
In three years with the Huskers, Lightbourn averaged 40.96 yards per punt and totaled 148 punts while in Lincoln. He’s played in 33 career games and will have one year of eligibility remaining.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB