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Huskers OL cites multiple concussions as reason for leaving the team
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A Nebraska offensive lineman has decided to leave the football team, citing multiple concussions for his decision.
Wednesday, Evan Bland of the Omaha World-Herald reported that Jalin Barnett was leaving the Huskers because of multiple concussions. Offensive line coach Greg Austin confirmed that Barnett made the decision to step away.
Nebraska O-line coach Greg Austin confirms OL Jalin Barnett has decided to leave the team. Multiple concussions led Barnett to make the decision last week.
— Evan Bland (@EvanBlandOWH) August 22, 2018
Barnett, a 6-foot-4, 330-pound offensive lineman, played in 11 career games at Nebraska, all of which came in 2016. Though he was a member of the team last season, he didn’t see any playing time.
He was entering the 2018 season as a redshirt junior.
Nebraska’s first game comes on Sept. 1 when it hosts Akron.
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