Mike Dawson, Nebraska DL coach, reveals pledge Ochaun Mathis gave him for 2022

Mike Dawson has a strong group to work with this season as the defensive line/Edge coach for Nebraska.

Included in Dawson’s group is newcomer Ochaun Mathis. After a strong career at TCU, Mathis entered the transfer portal and eventually landed on the Huskers as the destination for his final collegiate season.

On Tuesday, Dawson previewed his unit and what he’s seen throughout fall camp. He continues to praise Mathis as a humble leader who’s pushing the rest of the Edge group throughout camp.

In particular, Dawson revealed Mathis told him he’s the one new guy “who’s not going to let you down.”

Good stuff from DL coach Mike Dawson on what Ochaun Mathis has told him this fall:

“I’m the new guy who’s not going to let you down.” #Huskers pic.twitter.com/mNbra9VoZN

— Steve Marik (@Steve_Marik) August 16, 2022

Mike Dawson says Ochaun Mathis has earned trust as a new player coming in, also says he’s humble for a guy at his level, he’s pushing the other edge rushers who’ve been here a few years and have already established their reputation #Huskers pic.twitter.com/2Txjmmafws

— Joe Nugent (@joenuge) August 16, 2022

Dawson also added that Nebraska is treating the Week 0 trip to Dublin as an away game while facing Northwestern. He indicated the Huskers are heading into the game expecting a run-heavy approach from the Wildcats.

#Huskers Defensive Line/Edge Mike Dawson says the program is treating their trip to Ireland as an away game. Says the team is prepared for Northwestern to run the ball a lot pic.twitter.com/rkFc81iQc6

— Philip M. Catalfamo (@PhilipCatalfamo) August 16, 2022

Paul Harvey

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