The Four Greatest Special Teams Players in Nebraska Football History

The Mount Rushmore series continues, and this time the Common Fans tackle a category that doesn't always get the attention it deserves—but perhaps it should. Nebraska football’s best teams had excellent special teams units. The program has produced legendary return men, clutch kickers, and game-changing punters. It’s no exaggeration to say excelling in special teams was part of the formula that made the best Husker teams so successful.

The challenge? Figuring out which four game changing players belong on the mountain.

A Surprisingly Deep Pool of Candidates

At first glance, special teams might seem like one of the easier Rushmore categories. But when you start building a list, the names just keep coming.