Interesting Facts: Grixby is also a standout on the basketball court. He is his fourth year on the varsity and has led Central to the state tournament each of the past two seasons. This winter the Eagles are poised for a third straight state tournament berth with an 11-2 record (Feb. 2) and a No. 2 ranking in Class A by the World-Herald. Grixby averages about 10 points and four assists per game and hopes to walk on to the Husker basketball team. He is also a member of Central's track team and part of the Eagles' 4 x 100 meter relay team that finished second in the state last year. He was on Central High's student council as a junior.

*Look out folks. Cort has a younger brother in 8th grade, who is regarded as the best athlete in the family, and for good reason. He can already dunk a basketball, and may start at FB next year for Central.

Interesting Facts: Huff was chosen as Ralston High's Lifter of the Year each of the past three years. Huff has lettered in track in each of his first three years of high school and lettered in basketball as a junior.

Interesting Facts: Jackson has been a standout for Horn Lake's track team each of the past three years. Jackson has a best time of 10.6 seconds in the 100 meters and narrowly missed qualifying for the state meet last year. He was part of three state qualifying relay teams (4x100, 4x200 and 4x400) each of the past two years. Horn Lake's 4x400 team finished second at the Class 5A state meet last season.

Interesting Facts: Keenan has also earned three letters in track, running sprints and competing in the high jump for Oak Park.

Interesting Facts: Murtha is also one of the state's top shot putters. In his first year of track competition in 2003, Murtha finished third at the state meet with a throw of 57-6. He also throws the discus. Off the athletic fields, Murtha has been an Honor Roll member the past two years and is a youth leader at his church.

Interesting Facts: Muy played guard and tackle for Lincoln High and Coach David Wilson, but is expected to line up at center at Nebraska. Muy's play helped Lincoln High to a 9-3 record and a trip to the second round of the Class 4A state playoffs in 2003. He graded out at 82 percent and recorded 19 "decleaters" as a senior, despite missing the first four games of the regular season because of a sprained knee.

Interesting Facts: Also a standout on the track, Nunn has outstanding speed, with a 10.6 100-meter dash time. He has lettered in track each of the past three years at Cypress Falls. Nunn is also a member of the 4x100 and 4x400 meter relay teams

Callahan's words: "He has legitimate track speed. We can feature Terrence in a lot of different ways. Hopefully, we can plug him in early."

"Their system down there (Houston HS) is very similar to what we're trying to employ here," Callahan said of Nunn. "I think you'll see some real positive signs and traits in his play. He'll have to be developed and hopefully, he can make a contribution in his freshman year."(NU receivers coach) Turner Gill is really, really excited about Terrence," Callahan said. "We can feature Terrence in a lot of different ways.

"He has tremendous ball skills."

Interesting Facts: Panico won the 2003 Chris Zorich Award, given to the Chicago area prep player with the top achievement on and off the field. He also works with mentally impaired children as part of the "Best Buddies" program and gives motivational speeches to local area elementary schools.

Prediction: Needs more size, and will most likely redshirt first season. Has best chance to contribute at safety or even outside linebacker. He's the type of kid that has the persistence and motivation that coaches wish every player had. Bottom line: He'll find a place to contribute on the team, and do it very effectively. Whether it's on special teams for 2-3 years, and evolves into the role of Safety or LB, he will persist until he gets the job done.

Interesting Facts: Sievers starred at outside linebacker, defensive end and tight end this past season. Sievers finished his senior year with about 70 tackles, including seven sacks for the Elkhorn defense, while playing fullback on offense, where he served primarily as a lead blocker.

Prediction: Most likely redshirt, put on 15 pounds and compete for starting TE spot in '05. Will be a 3 year letterman and a very formidable replacement for the soon to be All-American Matt Herian.

Interesting Facts: Steinkuhler excelled on both sides of the ball as a senior for Southwest and Coach Mark King. The Journal Star named him a first-team Super State selection as a linebacker. The World-Herald honored his offensive play, naming him a first-team All-Nebraska pick as an offensive lineman, but listed him as a first-team Class A all-state pick at linebacker. Steinkuhler totaled 163 tackles, including 98 unassisted tackles, with an interception and a fumble recovery as a senior. He also played on the offensive line and helped Southwest make one of the state's biggest improvements with a 5-5 record and the school's first-ever trip to the state playoffs.

Prediction: First thought would be to redshirt him, but due to the fact that we are kleenex thin on the D-line, and that Ty has put on 10 pounds in the past couple months, he may get an opp to see the field without the redshirt. Regardless, he will be a key contributor for 4 solid years as a Husker. Has the motor of a Kelsay.

Interesting Facts: Swift has also participated in basketball and track for Hutchinson High. He is a three-year starter in basketball and was an honorable-mention all-conference pick last season. This year, he averages about 10 points per game. He ran track as a freshman and sophomore and earned all-conference honors each year.

Prediction: This kid could be a real player. It will depend on how well he does compared to Nunn. One of the two will redshirt. After a year in the S&C program and he bulks up to 210, he will pose serious matchup problems for opposing corners. When you combine his natural speed with his height and soon to be strength, that is a lethal combo. Potential All-Big 12 player and 3-4 year letterman.

Interesting Facts: Thomas didn't even play football in highschool. Started every game at offensive tackle this past season, helping the CC of San Francisco to a perfect 12-0 record and California JUCO state championship.

Prediction: Should compete immediately, and only get better. Most of his skills are raw talent, since he has only played organized football for 2 years! He will compete with Nick Povendo for the starting Left Tackle spot, and Thomas is already bigger, stronger and more athletic. Could materialize into an All Big 12 tackle and more if he continues to work hard. His potential is nearly unlimited.